I learned how to do it at our guild retreat last fall. I have since made several baskets. Several of us from the retreat cleaned every Walmart we passed on the way home out of the cotton clothesline. I think I have 5 packs of it in my statsh. Our guild is having a tea party and walking quilt show this month as a little fund raiser. They asked each past president to donate an item for the silent auciton. I made a fruit type bowl using the clothesline method and will be filling it with Gormet Dip and drink mixes.
I also collect those novelty yarns. They are great to include in the baskets or bowls. They are a good way to finish off the last row.