Ok, so I have seen some really beautiful ones. They've been working on my brain for awhile... I've done other types of fabric baskets, woven, crocheted with strip scraps, etc. Fabric covered boxes. I love trinkets like that, they are always great gifts.

So I googled the coil-wrapped ones and came across Eddie's tutorial... thanks, Eddie, you further corrupted my brain! So out come some old ugly strips that I was contemplating thowing away.

Start wrapping. BTW, not friendly with arthritis, but I was already started, couldn't stop now.

The first beginnings looks really, really bad... I mean soooo bad that I refuse to show a picture of it. It became a coaster so I can growl at it for eternity, but save my computer desk from condensation on my Coke or Rootbeer can. LOL

Try again... I will not let this get the best of me, as I've said, I've seen some really beautiful purses, bowls, baskets, even ones with lids! I know this can be done!

So I wind. and wind. and sew. and wind some more... some 4 hours later, and a little short on the patience department, I am finished. I still think its ick. After all, its my first one, this will take a little playing.

So the kids have our dragons out for play time / snuggle time. My 13 year old DD brings Coco, one of our younger dragons over, and puts her on the table. PLOP! Jumps right into the basket. She thinks its hers!

I think I've just made the first reptile moses basket.

That's hilarious!!!

Looks wonderful! Nice job!

The basket is gorgeous and Coco is adorable!

I love the basket!!! Too cute! :)

I love your handles. What pattern did you use? I have a book on making baskets, but haven't really looked at it yet. It's on the bucket list. Very nice job.

Very funny! Coco recognizes wonderful work when she/he sees it! I think your basket is great! I have had Eddie's tute bookmarked forever and never have tried one.

The basket turned out beautifully! And the dragon is gorgeous! I love bearded's...they are such awesome little creatures! :]~

What a fun day for you. I do like your basket and think you have made a wonderful start. I often thought this would be a good use for those selveges that folks give me that are only 1/4' wide and too small to sew with. Love your little dragon and he/she must admire your work too. This was a great story. Thanks for sharing it and the pictures!!!

great basket minus the dragon... I dont do lizards of any kind.. EEEEEEKKKKKK!!!