Sunset Fabric Rope Bowl, buying centerpiece, cord basket, display piece, napkin holder, fabric bowls, bread bowl, fruit bowl, Washcloth Holder

This vibrant sunset-inspired fabric bowl would make an eye-catching buying piece in any room. Using two complementary batiks, cotton cord was wrapped alternately with each fabric then sewn together and shaped 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 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 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