There are so many varieties of fabric covered corded baskets. One style doesn't always suit the maker. Some like them with the raw edges of the fabric exposed, giving it a 'stringy' and scrappy appearance. Others like the clean look of no raw edges. Then there are others who like to cover the cording with thread alone or a combination of thread and fabric. And then there are the dyed baskets, oh how fun that is....providing you remember to wear gloves😏 But should you forget, a quick hand wash with soap and some bleach will help prevent your fingernails from screaming to all "I just dyed something, do you like the color?" So much for looking ready for the world.
As you can clearly see, the sky is the limit on the number of ways you can create these baskets!
Onto the discussion of what time of cording is best. Again, a variety of opinions reign supreme here as well. Personally, I prefer a poly core braided cotton wrapped cording. Others prefer all cotton. Some prefer pre dyed cording. All cotton cording can be soft and very flexible, which is great for tote bags or purses or even placemats ....not so much baskets.
I like the rigidity of the poly cotton braid wrapped cord. The item holds it shape, even after hand washing! It truly becomes a vessel able to maintain it's shape when full and even full and carried! In researching a source of quality cording, it took me a while to find what I was looking for. WalMart sells it in 100 foot lengths and sometimes the consistency can be off along the length, so I continued to look deeper and finally found I could buy in bulk with continuous rope lengths of 1,500 feet or more. Not cheaper but much better quality and consistency.
So, have you made any of these fun baskets? Share your experience in the comment section!
UPDATE: Since beginning teaching this class locally, I have taught no less than 12 classes over the last year, and that accounted for at least 70 students! It's a very popular class and it's fun to make!
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