Basket Case.

I discovered pretty early on that the best way to not get so depressed about James being so far away was to keep busy.  I have completed close to a million sewing projects since he's been overseas.  Well, maybe not that many.  Lets go with a bunch.  So here's a little project for you.

In Germany we were strolling around Marburg and I came across this little kitchen shop.  In the window (like I'm going to take my children in a cramped kitchen store!!) I saw these great fabric bowl type basket things that were apparently used for rolls.  After the sharp intake of breath,  (cause seriously, those were cute) I started to figure out in my head how to recreate it at home.  I can sew after all.

My first attempt was a little...large.  That's a dozen muffins in there. I figure it'll be okay at family gatherings to hold rolls, hamburger buns, chips, etc.

Like large.

This is a much better size.  Again with a dozen muffins.

Then I went a little crazy.

The smaller two are a different design and WAY easier to make.  The bottom here is rectangular instead of round. 

The possibilities are endless really with what to do with them.  Flowers?  I'd even put a jar in the taller (of the small ones) and put cut flowers in it.

But here's what I do with them.  Cotton balls and q-tips.  A nice way to brighten up a bathroom!

So there you go.  My fabric basket making craziness.

**Bonus**

Here's a bonus for you.  I'm in love with this fabric.  Can you tell?  Anyway, I have an e reader.  A Nook to be specific.  My nightstand is basically shelf that is pretty far away from my bed.  It's fine for a clock but a little tricky to reach to put away glasses and the nook when I'm finished reading at night.  Solution:  A nook and glasses pouch that hangs on the side of the bed. 

I've been thinking for a while about having a separate craft blog. What do you guys think? Would you follow that one? Should I just keep posting crafts on here every once in a while?

Craftastically yours,

Kristin