Fuchsia Pink Bow

How cute is this linen Moses Basket!

The fuchsia pink silk ribbon makes it so special.

I used Dupioni silk so it is a bit stiff and is perfect to make bows.

Carol from Polka Dot Closet was wondering how long it takes 

me to make a Moses Basket from beginning to end.

I am very fussy, so I take my time.

This basket took two days to make, each day about six hours, that doesn't include the time I spend 

running around looking for the perfect colour pink...

I covered the handles with cotton lace and hand stitched them.

This is the flat pillow, first I stitched gathered lace, 

on top of that, lace to put the velvet ribbon through..

I gather everything myself, I use a simple machine.

I made a separate under skirt with double net so the skirt 

puffs out nicely. 

The sash and bow are hand stitched to the basket.

I'm glad I didn't have to crochet the edge myself!

That was store bought..

I love the grey crochet lace, I would love to find some more 

but alas, no such luck!

I will keep looking.

First I made this pink blanket and pillow but I prefer

the darker one.

Now the Moses basket is waiting to hug   

a precious little princess. 

Today I'm joining in with

Gina at Transformation Thursday,

Cindy at Show and Tell Friday,

Debra at Vintage Inspiration Friday,

 Courtney at Feathered Nest Friday,

and Jane at Frugalicious Friday

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