Muted Teal & Maroon Fabric Rope Bowl, centerpiece, cord basket, display piece, napkin deals holder, fabric bowls, fruit bowl, Washcloth Holder

I was given this subtle but lovely batik fabric years ago but set it aside for just the right application. It's a beautiful stand-alone fabric best coupled with a soft white fabric. To construct the bowl, I wrapped cotton cord alternately with each fabric then shaped it while sewing it together using a technique called machine-quilting. *** Note: the outdoor photos best represent the true colors of the piece.

Most of the pieces I make are of my own design although you may see some elements in my baskets and bowls that can be found elsewhere and in other mediums such as pottery. For me, designing is the exciting part as well experimentation to see what's possible in the construction process. My favorite question - "I wonder what would happen if I did this?".

I also work with plain cord but I adore working with batiks. Batik fabrics come in an incredible range of colors and patterns offering an endless range of possibilities in the designing process. A limited amount of a given batik is available each season and once it's bought out, that's it, adding another unique aspect to each bowl & basket. If you're interested in learning more about batiks, read on...

"Batiks are a type of fabric often used in deals quilt making. They are made by a "resist" process where the designer uses wax to prevent dye from penetrating some areas of the cloth, leaving those areas un-dyed. The process can be repeated many times to create complex designs, using many colors. This process originated in Indonesia and today, most Batik fabric is still made there. Batiks are made of both cotton and rayon base cloth. Because they are very labor intensive to produce, batiks usually cost more than printed fabrics."
https://thequiltshow.com/quiltipedia/what-are-batiks