a tisket, a tasket ...

a Yoko Saito basket!

You guys made me so happy with all your lovely comments about this project.  I'm thrilled you even bother to take an interest in what I do here, let alone anticipate a reveal.  And thank you for tolerating my incessant teasing, by the way.  I hope I always make the wait worth your while. :)

So I bought this book - "120 Embroidery Motifs" by Yoko Saito - maybe 3 or 4 years ago. 

I've poured over the pages countless times.  "Little Rainbows" is a project I've been wanting to make soooo badly but just never got around to ... until now.

I'm really happy with how it turned out.  The lining is a little "poochie" (how I describe fabric that's a little too loose so it doesn't fit smoothly), but I don't mind too much. 

Yoko used ricrac around the rim, but I just went with what I had in my cupboard ... this little bit of cotton lace. 

I hand quilted it too, like the original.  I just stitched random wavy lines.  I think maybe it's supposed to suggest the rain that is making the rainbows.  It didn't take too long - this basket is only 4" tall (not including the handle) and the base is 4" in diameter. 

And that handle?  Well ... let's just say it wasn't my favourite part - I made it twice - the scalloped piece really needs to be cut on the bias (I knew better but stubbornly tried to get away with a pretty striped print the first time around) - reattached it twice and had to undo/re-do several knots.  But it was all worth it in the end 'cause I think it turned out great.

I don't know what I'll use it for yet - maybe to keep some of my sewing accoutrement next to my machine or on my desk to hold pencils ... for sure somewhere I will see it often. :)

Comments

[Christine M]

Your bag is just beautiful Kristyne.

[greenrabbitdesigns]

so pretty :)
V x

[Karen]

that is just beautiful! I have only just recently gotten started to look at her things and just plain love them! I need to start to get some of her books and this looks like it would be a good one to get. I found a tea cosey photo of hers that I printed out and intend to try to duplicate.

[Cindy]

I love to look at Yoko Saito's work. You did a fantastic job at putting a personal touch on your version (and honestly, I love your color selection more) Great job! Cindy

[LisaAnn]

I just love seeing your finished projects and this one is just beautiful! I love Yoko Saito designs and patterns and you have executed this one perfectly!

[Joan]

Your bag is gorgeous. I've been anxiously waiting to see your project.

[Ann H.]

Lovely, very nice job! Love the soothing colors too!

[Jennifer B]

Okay...that's just way too sweet!

[Carolyn S Cecil]

The basket is so pretty! I think I would use it decoratively at Easter with little bunnies and chicks surrounding it and maybe some individually wrapped sweets for looks!

[Ann H.]

Could you tell me what kind of fabric you used for this? I really love it!

[marilyn holley-stupka]

What a perfect Easter or May Basket! It is so pretty I want one too!

[Katy]

That's the sweetest basket I've ever seen. Great job!

[Sara]

I love this basket especially the white flowers with the yellow french knots in their centers. Such pretty lace:)

[Carla]

The prettiest most delicate basket I have ever had the privilege of gazing upon. You are amazing.

[Janet Ann]

Beautiful Basket!

[Billie Kretzschmar]

Just really so wonderful and dainty.

[Lynne Tilley]

I just love your blog. You make such beautiful stuff, and I just look forward to every post that you do. Thanks! This basket is just so scrumptiously beautiful.

[jo]

It's positively beautiful.

[jenni]

Fabulous!

[Karen at A Glimpse Into My Reveries]

Oh how sweet! Nice job!

[edith]

beautiful, absolutely worth the wait.

[Kathleen O'Grady]

What a lovely little basket. Your work is always so beautiful and delicate and I can't get enough! I am always excited to see a new post from you. So, thanks for sharing all your creativity!

[Bonnie Nyquist]

This was well worth waiting for! It is beyond awesome in every way! I think the lace is a wonderful replacement for rick rack,anybody can do rick rack! Your stitching is sooo delicate and soft and beautiful, you should be very proud of all you do so well...I see this being somewhat seasonal as well, Easter and may Day,just Spring! Yes. put it where you will see it often! Just perfection and adorable all in one! Nicely and beautifully done as always.

[Anita]

Ah, Wow. Oh my gosh it is perfect. I have to say it one more time, wow.

[Bari Jo]

Le gasp! Oh my this is soooooo wonderful! And yes, always worth the wait! This is soooo cute! And I vote accoutrements over pencils - so you don't risk one tiny little oopise and get pencil marks on the inside… :O) Beautiful job!!!! Would die if I saw this for sale in a shop (and couldn't afford it ha! The hours of work you put into it would make it priceless!)

[Cassie]

Such a breath of loveliness! Thanks for the inspiration :)

[Brooke]

So VERY lovely. That handle is really something....worth the extra work and effort, for sure. I'm smitten with that little chain of white flowers with the yellow centers....look like daisies to me, and I love them!

[Andrea]

Gorgeous. I adore it!!

[Cindy]

I just love it. It's beautiful! I would also like to know where you got your fabrics. I would like to start collecting some taupe fabrics, but not sure where to start. Thanks, Cindy

[Michelle G]

You can tease all you like!
Great project to start the year, colours are so you.

Michelle G

[Memma]

I just wanted to add my voice to the many who have said that this is beautiful. I completely agree. You have a very excellent embroidery ability. Lovely work and I always think, when I am here, on how beautiful your blog layout. Thank you for the inspiration!

[Laura G]

It takes my breath away. It is stunning.

[Cheryl]

The basket is gorgeous! Sweet! So very special! Your creativity is AMAZING!

[Christine B.]

Hi Kristyne! Your basket is just stunning!! It was well worth the wait and the teasing! Can't wait to see what you have in store next!! :)

[Maria]

It's the sweetest basket I've ever seen.

[Kelley]

Darling, indeed.

Happy highways,
Kelley~

[ellis & higgs]

Wow, Kristyne, this little basket is so very beautiful and sweet...!!!

[Lesley]

Wow is all I can say. Your work is truly beautiful, and this basket is a work of art. You did an amazing job and should be so proud :-)

[Val Robichaud]

The little basket is beautiful, Kristyne!

[Christa]

ADORABLE!!

[Lee]

stunning! So cool to see her work in your pretty pastel colors!

[Heather]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[Cassandra]

I have been waiting for this project to be revealed! OMG, I love it! It's perfect! I would definitely keep something fun in it and keep it on my desk...maybe mints or jelly beans! So sweet!

[Dyann]

LOVE your basket! Your work is truly beautiful! You should be very proud :) I hadn't guessed that it was a basket, your fabric and color choices are perfect!

[eva]

A work of art, absolutely adore this. You are so talented!
I would place it on my coffee table just to look at. it is too pretty to use.

[Rosebud]

Absolutely beautiful! I admire your work so very much. You seem to be so busy all the time, always creating lovely items. And we do really appreciate your work. You shouldn't be surprised that we do love it. Thank you so much for the photos and the descriptions.

[Karen in Breezy Point]

Absolutely adorable--love it!

[Debbie]

Gorgeous...I love everything you do!

[Chris]

Yoko Saito releases some beautiful designs and I think your basket looks prettier than the original in its soft colours. That handle looks like it was hard work but so worth it!

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[Marji]

A very pretty basket. I love how the embroidery arches overlap in some places; it makes them seem all the more airy and delicate. SO, SO pretty.