Want to make fabric basket w/rope or cording

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08-01-2011, 02:22 AM

CAJAMK

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I saw a video you youtube from Crafty Gemini about making these baskets. I went to Walmart but all I saw was nylon rope. You have to have 3/16 (or so) cotton rope or cording. Instead of running around to a bunch of different stores in this hot weather. Does anyone know where I can find either one?

08-01-2011, 03:13 AM

AlwaysQuilting

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Maybe a hardware store?

08-01-2011, 03:18 AM

Grambi

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I bought it some time ago (over a year), but I found some "green" cotton clothesline at Walmart. I will try to get out to my studio later today and look at the brand name and will post it for you.

08-01-2011, 03:22 AM

sweetpea

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look for cotton clothes lines. it will be around the ropes.

08-01-2011, 03:23 AM

SueDor

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My grocery store has it!

08-01-2011, 03:36 AM

paulswalia

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An alternative is cording used for upholstery projects - they sell it at Joann's or find a local upholstery shop and buy it by the box = cheaper by buying in bulk.

08-01-2011, 03:42 AM

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Hardware store - I know they have it at Lowe's / Home Depot. Be careful if you use the upholstery cording - they sell a plastic version (DON'T USE) - it will become brittle and break.

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