It needed a bit of cleaning up, and even now I can't decide whether or not to completely sand it down and thereby remove the painted decoration (on both sides). The painting is a bit tacky (really poor looking strawberries & daisies), but the small burst of colour sort of adds to it. Anyway, for now, I've decided to make a lining for the basket in this cotton fabric:
I've had the fabric for a few years and it would look really cute with the wood. I think I'll make it quite fitted with an overlap on the ends and some sort of ties around the handles to keep it in place. I'll make sure I can easily remove it should I decide to sand the whole basket down. I can never make up my mind!
One sad point about this basket that I didn't realize until I brought it home and put some things into it ... it rocks ... literally. Everything I put in the basket makes it top heavy, and with the curved bottom it all rolls out again! Oh well, perhaps I'll put sewing/knitting projects in it as they'd be somewhat lightweight and less likely to tip the boat!
Wendy
Thank you Wendy for your kind words on my blog! You don't have a follow button on here, you will need one otherwise no one will know when you put on a new post. If you aren't sure, go on to your blogger overview page, on the left hand side, go to layout. The follow button should be there, I think most people find it easier than email subscription!
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Great! Thanks Ada - I think that worked.
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