Lidded
Basket: 1987
I was still into ribbons and lace (we are
talking 80’s here)
and I was commissioned to make my SIL a lidded basket. I chose a sweet little basket block and lined
and frilled to my heart’s content. Made
in January 1987.
To continue with a theme, I learnt how to
make these topiary trees too! This one
was a gift for my MIL, probably about the same vintage as the basket.
When I look back now, I am amazed at the lack of
variety we had in craft fabrics.
Spotlight and Lincraft were my favourite haunts back then. They still are today for craft and
dressmaking supplies - if there's any time left after quilting!
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| Basket of Frills |
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| Basket Block |
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| It was rather fun to make |
