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Sunkissed Laundry Basket Liner

January 29, 2011 on 1:58 am | In Sewing | 63 Comments

Hi Kids! Remember that little Sunkissed sneaky peak from a few weeks ago? Well, it’s finally finished. But first, I thought I should tell you that I’ve found a new favorite thing. I LOVE the vintage-looking wire laundry basket from United Notions. I love that it’s on wheels. I have a fairly small laundry room, but there’s just enough room for this laundry basket. I like to put my newly-dried clothes into it and wheel it out to my kitchen table where I fold all of our clothes.

I thought it might be fun to add a liner to the basket so I played around with my Sunkissed fabrics. I really had fun with the grommets too — there are 18 of them in this liner and it’s kind of fun to beat them into submission with a hammer! I added a rope to the liner, but you could easily use a big ribbon. I also left the knot on the outside, but it could be put in between the layers of the liner too — that way it would be hidden from view. There are so many different ways you could make this liner — ruffles, scallops, ric rac — I really had to control myself.

So, two really important things about this laundry basket:

You can get the instructions on how to make it at the Moda Bakeshop, and
I’ve listed the laundry basket in the Thimbleanna.com store on my Fun Stuff page. That’s the page where I list my very favorite things.

Have a great weekend!
XOXO,
Anna

63 Comments

Your laundry basket is Super cute!! What a clever idea. Love it!

Comment by Kim D. — January 29, 2011 #
OMG your on the bakeshop………..how very exciting………nice basket too……….

Comment by Chookyblue — January 29, 2011 #
That is very impressive sewing there Missus but that is a FABULOUS basket! (I wonder if they would ship internationally?!?)

Comment by trash — January 29, 2011 #
WOW – how cute and you are in the Bake shop! Congrats! Great tutorial!!!

Comment by Sew Create It - Jane — January 29, 2011 #
A laundry basket on wheels, how convenient. I love the liner bag you made!

Comment by sue — January 29, 2011 #
Your cute little wired basket would make a lovely project basket, it could be wheeled discretely away when not in use, or moved from room to room. I love the liner – great job!

I’ve been looking for a new laundry basket for almost a year now – nothing is ever quite big / nice enough as it would have to service the whole family. I really like vintage Lloyd Loom, but darn it they’re just not roomy enough..

Comment by Abi — January 29, 2011 #
Congratulations! You’re published! It was only a matter of time… and we want more…

Comment by Amy — January 29, 2011 #
Oh, my gosh, girlfriend! Congratulations on being in the Bake Shop! I have had one of those baskets around my house for years. It’s holding quilts and blankets in the family room right now. I think it’s time to send it back to the laundry room, complete with a cheery Thimbleanna lining. You. Are. Awesome. :)

Comment by Karin — January 29, 2011 #
Really Nice!
the basket reminds me of the old egg gathering baskets.
Your liner is terrific!

Comment by barb — January 29, 2011 #
I love it!! I totally get beating the grommets into submission. I made a shower curtain about 14 years ago and have not made anything with grommets since. That tells you how much I loved them. But yours, I really love, it is cute functional and I didn’t have to do the beating!!

Comment by Jackie — January 29, 2011 #
Oh you are clever! And I guess your tutorial could be used to line any kind of basket.

Comment by Vreni — January 29, 2011 #
I’m in love…That is the coolest laundry basket I have ever seen. Congrats on being featured over at the Moda Bake Shop!

Comment by Judy — January 29, 2011 #
Congrats on the Bake Shop love, and the basket looks adorable. However it doesn’t look like it would hold a Novak family load of laundry ;-)

Comment by Beth — January 29, 2011 #
Wonderful, creative work and and congratulations on your bake shop project, I love it …. I want it….

Comment by Shawn — January 29, 2011 #
That is the cutest laundry basket I’ve ever seen! What a clever and creative idea. You never cease to amaze me. :) And big congratulations on being featured at the Moda Bake Shop. :)

Comment by Doni — January 29, 2011 #
that is adorable! and i love your new header! it’s always a treat to visit your site…

Comment by katherine — January 29, 2011 #
Great job, Anna! Love the liner…

Comment by Carolyn — January 29, 2011 #
ADORABLE!!!!

Comment by Jean — January 29, 2011 #
you are a star! i know someone famous!!!

Comment by dianne — January 29, 2011 #
That’s got to add some cheer to the chore of doing laundry (mine’s spinning away now). Very cute!

Comment by Cathy — January 29, 2011 #
I saw this on the MBS! WAY COOL!! I think I want one of these baskets for my sewing room! AND I’ll make the liner. Off to check out United Notions now!

Comment by Jen — January 29, 2011 #
Gorgeous fabrics and a very cute laundry basket! Keeping an eye out for more baby sheepies for you!!

Comment by frayedattheedge — January 29, 2011 #
I love this basket…and your liner is amazing! Love it!

Comment by Sherri — January 29, 2011 #
A little cute goes a long way even when you’re doing laundry, no? Love the basket, Anna. Wouldn’t it make great storage for fabric bits and pieces or yarn, too? Just in case you don’t feel like doing laundry.

Comment by Cassie — January 29, 2011 #
There are so many levels of cute with your laundry basket. I love the vintage look alone, but you’re liner is so cheery. I need you to come to my house and choose fabric for me. I know what I like, but I don’t feel like I know how to put colors together.

Comment by Caroline — January 29, 2011 #
We have owned five homes in th 42 years we have been married. Does Jean ever get a laundry room? Oh, No!!!!!! Stuck in the messy garage. I would love one of these, if only….

You did a great job!!

Comment by Jean — January 29, 2011 #
That looks wonderful, Anna. You are a clever old thimbly thing :D x

Comment by Kitty — January 29, 2011 #
Another cute project from Ms T-Anna! Love the fabrics but it would be nice in any combination. Congrats on the Moda Bake Shop feature! You rock!

Comment by Janet — January 29, 2011 #
Hey I just picked up an antique one of those last summer at an outdoor antique show. I have it in the store and a liner sure would be cute. Leave it to you sister to make a laundry basket so dang adorable. Could even make laundry fun – no wait what was I thinking, LOL. I love it and look at you – a designer for the bake shop. You just ROCK girl :) CONGRATS on that.

Hugs – Mrs. Farmhouse

Comment by Karen — January 29, 2011 #
oh boy… you are such a temptress! I’ve been coveting that basket.. trying to figure out what to REMOVE from my studio so it FITS

now you have gone and done me in.. I must figure this out.. the liner is perfect!

will you be at the Cinn show in April?

Comment by Pat Sloan — January 29, 2011 #
Once again, Fabulous! Congrats for being showcases on Moda Bake Shop.

Comment by Cindy Rutledge — January 29, 2011 #
outstanding Anna!

Comment by jenny — January 29, 2011 #
Adorable!!! Love it….

Comment by jodi — January 29, 2011 #
So now I know what those little yellow ribbons are for. Fantastic!! I’m a sucker for any kind of wire work and the liner is really great. Congrats!!

Comment by Brenda — January 29, 2011 #
Congrats sweetie for being in bakeshop and making that adorable laundry basket, even more adorable. Love it xoxoxo Clarice

Comment by clarice — January 29, 2011 #
Anna…that is so stinkin’ cute…

Comment by Kelly Ann — January 29, 2011 #
Love it, Anna, that is SO cute. You knew we needed some sunkissed something this month!

Comment by Karen — January 29, 2011 #
Love the basket! Really LOVE your liner!

Comment by Carol — January 30, 2011 #
do you ever sleep?

how do you find the time to do all these AMAZING projects…basket liner is FABULOUS!!

Comment by linda noblog — January 30, 2011 #
Love that wire laundry basket! It has such a wonderful vintage look and feel. And that liner … wow! So gorgeous.

Comment by Stacy — January 30, 2011 #
I have one of those baskets…and now thanks to you it will have a liner!! Love the fabrics you used!

Comment by Cheryl — January 30, 2011 #
omg I adore it…you are amazing!!! the fabric choice…so happy!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Comment by deb — January 30, 2011 #
I’ve never seen a basket like that before … so much better than my fold away plasticy thing .

Comment by periwinkle — January 30, 2011 #
So cute!! It almost makes doing laundry look like fun. Almost. :)

Comment by Cathy ~ Tadpoles and Teacups — January 30, 2011 #
Let me add my congrats to you contributing to Moda Bake Shop. Love the liner you added to the adorable laundry basket. I’m thinking that would be useful in the sewing room, too.

Comment by Susan — January 30, 2011 #
: gives you a standing ovation

Comment by Brigita — January 30, 2011 #
Way to go Anna!!! I have three of those baskets. None of mine have a lining. I guess I need to get busy. Very very cute.

Comment by sharon — January 31, 2011 #
Aaaaah!! Can I have your autograph. Think I need a photo of you and me to add to the collection of other famous designers like Amy, Kaffe and Anna Maria….

It’s gorgeous and I love the basket too!

Comment by Jan — January 31, 2011 #
its so cute! That would make anyone love to do laundry, just to use it!

Comment by Gina — January 31, 2011 #
Well Missie, you’ve taken an already gorgeous basket and made it even more beautiful! It’s lovely, hope you have fun with it. Do you wheel it all around the house?!!!!
Kimx

Comment by kim — January 31, 2011 #
Anna, that is beyond CUTE! You must have put some type of inner stiffening (the name escapes me at the moment!) to make it stand up so nicely. That will be a fun laundry basket.

Comment by Dianne — January 31, 2011 #
The header is so cute. Love the basket. Lori has one like that. The liner is amazing. You do things with such class. Such finishing touches that make things unique. Love that.

Comment by nanette — January 31, 2011 #
Cute! Love it!

Comment by Lisa L. — January 31, 2011 #
love, love, love it, Anna! I think I neeeeeeed one! Your liner is fabulous!

Comment by Penny — January 31, 2011 #
Congrats on a gorgeous project!

Comment by Anne — January 31, 2011 #
Oh that is fabulous – it reminds me of one of those scary, rather sick-making fairground rides where you stand up in a huge rotating drum. Yours is a very pretty version (without flashing lights).

Comment by Emma — February 1, 2011 #
You find (and create) the coolest stuff!

Comment by Jody — February 1, 2011 #
I love that basket! I have two at the Shoppe that holds batting! Great idea to put a liner in there! It does get prickly from all those turned wires! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!

Comment by Carole Prevost-Meier — February 2, 2011 #
Well if you gotta do laundry, you might as well have a super CUTE basket and liner!!!!!!

Comment by rohanknitter — February 3, 2011 #
gorgeous. the basket and the liner. perfect combination.

Comment by monica — February 4, 2011 #
Yay, Anna! This is super duper fantasic! Congrats on being featured on the bakeshop. I was so excited to see your post there. The laundry basket with cover is amazing!!! You do great work!

Comment by AmandaJean — February 7, 2011 #
I’ve been meaning to click over for weeks and tell you how much I love this. It is AMAZING. Now THAT is a laundry basket liner. Just gorgeous.

Comment by Camille — February 11, 2011 #
anna! this is beautiful! so bright and cheerful! thanks for sharing! i saved this to my craft folder so that i can make myself one, too. LOL…birthing a baby! that is the best part of making something that has to be reversed. i say that that is the funnest part of making a tote bag, too.

xxoo
becky

Comment by sweet cottage dreams — February 13, 2011 #