Comments on: Bowled Over!

By: Lynda Thompson

Lynda Thompson — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:55:05 +0000

I make these also but I do not “wrap.” Instead I take strips of at least 1.25″ wide and put the cord inside the strip and sew to the right side of the cord using my cord sewing machine foot. I just add a piece on to the previous strip and continue. I trim the fabric down to outside the seam. It is faster and I believe it takes less fabric. I use variegated thread to stitch the cording down as I make the purse. I use strip scraps.

By: Pam Frederick

Pam Frederick — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:02:09 +0000

Great bowls. I recently found this great project idea and having been making bowls right and left—–7 just this week with matching coasters for some! I have subscribed to your blog and am looking forward to reading it regularly. By the way, CAN I PAY FOR THE BIAS CUTTING INFO AND POWERWRAPPER INSTRUCTIONS WITH PAYPAL? Please let me know. THANKS!

By: Elaine

Elaine — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:45:13 +0000

You mention a Bernina foot to use for sewing the basket. I have a Janome machine, any suggestions for a foot to use?

By: Alice Luchini

Alice Luchini — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:56:26 +0000

The Bernina foot that works beautifully with this technique (according to my dealer) is the #60 C foot. I believe it’s called the double cord foot, but I’m not sure. I use a newer Bernina and do not know if there is a comparable foot for the older machines, but I’m sure a more knowledgeable Bernina user would know. I’m looking forward to trying this when my machine returns home. I’ve looked at the foot and believe the clothesline cords will fit perfectly into the foot’s grooves.

Alice

By: Anne

Anne — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:40:55 +0000

I also would like to know which Bernina foot is best! Thank you.

By: Rita

Rita — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:09:23 +0000

I have been doing this technique for years. I learned it from a PBS show from a lady whose name I can no longer remember. So, I was excited when the book came out. I purchased it right away and love all the new techniques.

I too would like to purchase the power wrapper instructions and bias cutting instructions.

Can you help us out, Ami? Thanks

By: Kathy Treece

Kathy Treece — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:16:18 +0000

So, I already have the book–bought it in Paducah. But I’d love to know that trick with the hoop for making the wrapping easier! Please…

By: Daphne Stewart

Daphne Stewart — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:04:53 +0000

When you’re spending gobs of time in the car and wrapping 500 yards of clothesline on a go-see-Jennie trip, you’re NOT doing the driving, right? And Madison’s not driving either, I hope. Must be that other fine feller that lives with you two …

By: Tunie Moreno

Tunie Moreno — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:19:47 +0000

15 years ago I made some placemats that I’m still using. I used strips of bias from many scraps and I don’t wrap ahead other than a few inches at a time while zigzagging the cording together. I have also used string to wrap and make very small baskets.

These can be put in the washing machine and after several washings even in the dryer. The first few times I did find it easier to just let them air dry after flattening on a counter.

I even edged the top of a few with leftovers from my rag fur jacket. Those baskets are my favorites.

By: Ellen

Ellen — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:40:02 +0000

which bernina foot would be the perfect one for this project?