To begin, I
have to give credit to my friend Sherrie Spangler for turning me on to making
coiled fabric bowls. I have admired them
for a long time, but Sherrie posted a couple of easy-to-follow tutorials on her
blog sherriequilt.blogspot.com that got me started on my way. If you have never tried making these bowls, I
encourage you to visit her blog and search on coiled bowls… great way to get a
start on using up the ever-growing fabric stash!
Here
are a few examples of what I have made over the past 5 years or so:
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| Bowl with autumn leaves |
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Oval bowl
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| Multicolor bowl w/medallion |
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Covered bowl with fluted edges
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Bowl with leaves and medallion
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Seed pot with feathers
These are
just some examples of what I have made… some with a variety of scraps, some
with hand dyed fabric, some with fabric purchased specifically for the project.
After
following Sherrie’s tutorial for a while, I found two books that helped me to
expand my skill set to include more than just round bowls. The first book is “It’s a Wrap II” by Susan
Breier. I got this book in July, 2013
and it taught me how to make different shapes, and how to make lids as well as
some neat new ways to finish the bowls with medallions, loops and other
finishes. Sometime in 2014, I found the
book “Sewing Pottery by Machine” by Barbara Warholic, and her techniques took
me to a whole new level. I will be reviewing
both books later this week if you are interested in learning about them.
Meanwhile, I would love to hear from you if you have tried making bowls or have
any questions or comments about the topic. Happy coiling!
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I love your bowls but that seed pot is just amazing. It's the one I like the best of all the ones I've seen (and not just here on the blog either). Just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love your bowls and pots! I have made several but you inspire me to take it up a notch. Now I want to try glitter tulle and fabric together. Let's add some bling. :) Oh, and some shiny fabric! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christina in FL
I bought a book but haven't tried. You have raised the bar and taken them up to an whole new level. Remarkable work!
ReplyDeleteThanks, all! I really love making these, and never tire of trying new shapes & sizes. And the facebook I joined has a whole community of bowl makers who continue to inspire me. Give it a try, and I'm sure you will love it too!
DeleteYou have taken the bowls so far beyond what I've been doing! I love your shapes and texture. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteI love coiling too. I now use ripped strps of my painted fabrics over paper coir as well, however i started with embroidery threads and waxed linen around jute! i took a class at the Academy of Arts in Honolulu in 198something and although i had a cast on my right arm (roller skating crash), i learned so much from Fern Jacobs. She is an amazing artist, her sculptures and vessels worth visiting.
ReplyDeleteYour baskets are wonderful and I thank you for posting your fabric arts!!!
I love making these too! I try to only use scraps, rescued, found, & thrifted fabrics/linens/clothing, and it's amazing that there will never be a shortage of suitable materials! I have a shop on Etsy where I sell these: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PrairieThreads I'm interested in the facebook group you mentioned in a comment--what is the name of the group? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your kind comments! And if you are interested in joining the facebook group, search on "cotton rope bowls mats and bags" and it will bring you a link.
DeleteThank you!
DeleteI have both the books and made quite a few lidded and unlidded pots and bowls but must admit I haven't made any for a while now. You can see them under the fabric pots category on my blog https://carvingtimefromlife.wordpress.com.
ReplyDeleteWonderful examples of pots and bowls, Mrs G! Thank you for sharing your work... I have bookmarked your blog so I can explore further!
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