Coiled basket using repurposed fabric from a Territory Ahead shirt and a Chico’s skirt. Narrow strips of fabric are cut, wrapped around cotton cording, coiled into shape and stitched together using maching stitching and hand stitching. The wooden beads are salvaged from a thrift store necklace. Applique pieces are cut from the skirt fabric.
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H: 10" | W: 9" | D: 10"
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Judy Gibson King
Austin, TX
Inspired by my grandmother who made colorful quilts using fabric from flour sacks and worn-out clothing, I enjoy giving vintage fabrics a new life. I work primarily with cotton and silk, transforming aprons, dresses and other items into unique textile baskets that are both functional and beautiful. The use of upcycled textiles brings an eco-friendly and sustainable aspect to the baskets, highlighting the beauty and uniqueness of repurposed materials. Most of the time the fabric allows me to create the shape I have in mind, but occasionally it surprises me. Color, texture and shape are the primary elements in each basket. A bit of whimsy is added with embellishments of beads, shells, stones, branches or feathers. My baskets may not keep anyone as warm as my grandmother’s quilts did, but they are just as useful and hopefully just as cherished for many years to come.
