A few years ago, I received a bread basket similar to this one from Son #2 and his family as a Christmas gift. The clay plate in the bottom is to be placed in the oven long enough to get warm, and then it's returned to the basket where it radiates heat to warm bread and/or rolls during the meal.
This year, I got this one as a gift for a family member. I absolutely love the tree of life pattern in the clay, and while I was taught to always choose gifts for others that you would like to receive yourself, this one will be hard to send along. (Not really, but I really like it.)
The fabrics the basket's sitting on were cut today so I can turn them into napkins and two basket liners. Once I finish those, I'll carefully package up the set and send it on its way.
I work tonight, so after I get that task checked off my list, I'll rest a bit before I have to go in. I'll be up early tomorrow to drive to Portage for Craft Day and Annabelle's Birthday party. I want to make sure I don't overdo things today so I'm up for the travel and celebrations tomorrow. For now, I'm off to sew! Once again, it's the weekend already. Rather than "spring forward/fall back", I wish there were a "slow down" setting!
It's a very pretty basket.
ReplyDeleteLove those fabrics you picked.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteThank you! I think these colors and the pattern will especially appeal to the recipient. I sure hope she likes her gift. Happy Weekend!
xoxo
Donna
I love the basket/plate and fabric! If you find the "slow down" setting, please do share with the rest of us! Have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Lois:
DeleteThank you, dear. I haven't found that setting yet, but I'm not giving up! Hope you have a beautiful weekend, too, girlfriend.
xoxo
Donna
I'm with you on wishing for a slow down setting. Hard to believe that January is just about over already. The basket is going to be a lovely gift. I don't think I've ever seen anything like that before.
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteI'm looking for it! I looked at the date this afternoon and was almost shocked. Time is passing way too fast for my taste. Thank you. There's a small shop with all sorts of lovely gifties like this. I could get in trouble there, so I rarely visit, and in spite of wanting to pick up and purchase many other items, I stuck to this. I was pretty proud of myself for not going "hog wild". lol
Happy Weekend, dear.
xoxo
Donna
sherry of createology: I have missed so much of your activities while hubby and I were gone to Durango Colorado. I adore Wynter’s kitty purse and the zipper pull. Handsome’s lap blankie will be very special. Your newest RSN class will be great to see how you progress and your finished Thread Box. Safe and Happy Weekend Dear. Whew! I need a nap now.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry!
DeleteI saw that you had taken your trip. I thoroughly enjoyed the photographs, and I'm sure you enjoyed your train ride! How wonderful for the two of you to travel together. Wynter will get her kitty purse on Sunday. Handsome will get his blanket after he leaves - and if he wants me to hold off - once he's back home. I'm really anxious to begin the thread box project, but not before I complete my stitching on the bluebirds. Rest well, dear. I'll nap when I can....usually whenever I sit down for more than ten minutes!
Happy Weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Donna