I know that I am not the only one addicted to making those fabric wrapped coil bowls. I am trying to find the best place to purchase the clothesline, but having a hard time finding anything worth while. Does anyone here make these things and have a favorite (bulk or not) store?
Thanks! Dannielle
Yes, I am also addicted. I get my cotton clothesline at Ace Hardware, but only because it is the only place I've been able to find it. And, believe me, I have looked.
Trixie
How I hate to measure our lives by 'before and after' Hurricane Katrina but she swushed our Ace Hardware with about 30 feet of sludge. We have to go about 40 miles to the nearest Ace but each trip is a joy. They keep the special formula for our idea of just right almost nearly barely pale yellow for trim paint - and lots of good hardware stuff and real guidance. Yes. Find yourself an Ace Hardware and plan to spend some time looking around. Supporting small business is a good thing. Polly
I'm lucky! Our nearby quilt shop orders it by the boxload and keeps it in stock!!! Better quality than at some of the local stores that actually do sell clothesline. There were several booths at the last Maine Quilt Show that had patterns/books (AND supplies) for making the bowls. Hopefully our local gal will keep the clothesline in stock for a loooong time! ME-Judy
I haven't made one of these but this thread got me curious so I found some instructions on how to make them, with pictures. This is now top of my "must do soon" list!! Just think, quilted table cloths or runners with matching coil baskets for Christmas gifts. The basket would put the whole thing right over the top, don't cha think?
(Thanks all for another potential addiction - basket making is just the thing for this head case to get into.)
Turtle
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