At quilt camp last year I learned the technique from my friend Maria. This is the first bowl I made.
I made one bowl last year, and then at quilt camp this year I decided to make another one, but didn't get started until recently.
Bowl making eats up scraps - it uses strips between 1/2" and 3/4".
Cording and fabric scraps are all you need! This shows the beginning of creating the base. I didn't make the big X through the base like Ami recommends, but I think it would be a good idea, especially if you are making a big bowl.
Then you curve the shape to build the sides of the bowl. It starts to take on a life of it's own, and it is exciting to see the bowl begin to grow.
This is how it looks on the inside.
I stitched a few charms on the inside, facing north, south, east and west.
I really like the earthy feel of it.
Then, I decided the bowl needed a lid, so I made another
bowl and tried to make it a little flatter, but it didn't work the way I envisioned it.
I tried to moulded the lid a bit to make it look a little more "lid-like". I think the wooden button is the perfect touch to finish the bowl.I'm afraid that I am addicted to bowl making now. I'm sure you'll be seeing more of them on my blog in the future!
16 comments:
You did a wonderful job! Especially love how you topped one bowl with a lid. So sweet!
I have made a bowl but not like yours. Mine was made of large hexagons and had a very stiff iron on stiffener between the layers of fabric. I made several one year as Christmas gifts.
Just love yours! And the lid is fabulous - the button just sets it off.
I need to give this a try! The green bowl makes a wonderful thread holder...you could make thread holder bowls in all your thread colours! Just an idea...
I love fabric bowls! yours look great!
Good morning Kathy...I have made fabric bowls, but not like this one. Mine were in one piece of fabric on each side; not done with cord. I like the look of yours much better. Never tried them though
Your bowls look great!
Love the one you made with the lid on it - very cute and clever!
I took a class like this once and made round place mats. Not as challenging as bowls but still fun.
I love making these bowls! LOVE the brown one and the button on the lid.
This makes me want to run in and play right now!
Those are really lovely!
I love what you did with the brown one and the button on the lid! I can see how these would be very addictive. Since I definitely don't need another addiction right now, I will NOT try one--they are probably like Lays potato chips, and I'd be hooked. : )
I made a small bowl that I keep next to my sewing machine that holds a pin cushion, small sewing scissors and a magnet for picking up dropped pins. Love the colors of your bowl….makes me want to create a few more!!
I love fabric bowl but I have yet to make one. You make it look so simple. Love the fabric you've pick for your bowl. The earth tone makes it look like an artifact from a long gone civilization with some scribbles on it. I think the lid is such a neat idea and it is perfect size. You're a genius. Thanks for sharing.
Oh no! Another great craft idea to try. Looks like fun though, and using scraps is such a nice goal.
I love the bowl and the lid. I am wondering if I dare try one. It is such a cool idea and the end product is ever so nice. Yours turned out beautifully. Give yourself a big pat on the back.
Very pretty bowls. I love your "lid"!
How cute, especially the lid. I have 2 fabric bowls, but, I didn't make either one of them. Mine are well used.
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