I apologize, I couldn't think of a more original title than that, but I really couldn't. And I should be in bed right now, but I wanted to share these pictures with you. Days seem to pass and I have a hard time finding even a half hour to write a blog post!
There is something inherently beautiful and mundane about sewing baskets, don't you think?
Maybe it's just that they contain such simple elements {needles, thread, buttons} that can create incredibly beautiful garments, art and other elaborate {or simple} sewn projects. And they've been a part of womens' lives for centuries.
Here is my basket. It's an old one, and needs to be handled gingerly. But I'd rather have it that way. Makes you slow down, ya know?
Pink tufted satin, you are a lovely thing! Here I added some old details to the inside of the lid, like the ivory rings and the vintage button cards. The scissors are ancient but still work great.
The inside is fun and colorful with all of the threads and embroidery floss piled in there.
I will say, it's bit of a mess, but it works out ok. I have a method to my madness, I guess.
This old satin pouch is filled with emery, to sharpen needles and pins.
Pins, pin, pins.
More inside stuff.
And this is a rather odd angle, but have you ever tried to photograph an open sewing basket? So awkward!
Well, I think it's time to head up to bed. I'm having a hard time keeping my eyes open. I've spent all night {the past 5 hours} reorganizing my craft room. It's looking much better than it has the past year or so. I'm getting there, slowly but surely....
That is an amazing post and one that has completely tantalized my senses! I love vintage and sewing and the combination is pure joy. Your photos are beautiful as well.
Posted by: Elaine | February 25, 2009 at 12:25 AM
i love your sewing basket...wish mine looked like that! maybe i can dream...love the photos xo pamela
Posted by: pamela | February 25, 2009 at 12:41 AM
Oh, I love all the pretty colors and especially the theme, sewing. Very Pretty!
Posted by: My Shabby Roses | February 25, 2009 at 12:45 AM
What a lovely basket ! Love the scissor !!! Thanx for sharing, and now go on to your bed ;-) To me it is morning and iam just out of bed ;-)
sleep well
Posted by: Elise | February 25, 2009 at 12:46 AM
Oh my! What a lovely basket. It is so charming that you have a vintage one.
You always take the most wonderful photo's!
Hope your are well. :)
Posted by: Becky Caldwell | February 25, 2009 at 01:14 AM
OMG...I wish to have a pretty sewing basket like yours! Where can i get it??? Beatiful things always make my eyes goes *blink*
XOXO
Zoe
Posted by: zoe | February 25, 2009 at 03:30 AM
Your sewing basket is wonderful,
mines a commercial shop bought one, but I love it dearly, but what I wouldn't give to have a sewing box like yours! It's truly beautiful, and yes, my sewing box is exactly in the same 'organised mess' as yours lol
Kerry
x
Posted by: Kerry Shillingford | February 25, 2009 at 03:54 AM
Sewing basket to me a very nostalgic. I always admired my Moms. It was the second best thing to digging through her jewelry box. Your box is very lovely and suits you. Thanks for sharing! Nancy :)
Posted by: Nancy Yoakum | February 25, 2009 at 07:14 AM
That is such a beautiful sewing basket - love that pastel pink lining! And those heart shape pins are the most adorable thing!
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | February 25, 2009 at 07:40 AM
oh my......just so beautiful.
Posted by: denise | February 25, 2009 at 07:41 AM
absolutely lovely! hope you got some rest!
Posted by: jerusalem G | February 25, 2009 at 08:47 AM
You've done it again...what a dreamy sewing basket...I am loving every detail! Thank you for sharing another beautiful glimpse into your world...can't wait to see the newly organized craft room! xo suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne Duda | February 25, 2009 at 08:53 AM
I LUV sewing baskets,pincushions, needlebooks,old threads,ect. I think you just heated up my addiction again,and just with a picture..........Thanks,Amy
Posted by: Amy | February 25, 2009 at 09:07 AM
That is the prettiest sewing basket I've ever seen! Wish I had one all packed with goodies...and I can't even sew:)
Posted by: Leah C | February 25, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Just sooo beautiful!!! Laurie
Posted by: lauriescharmingdesigns | February 25, 2009 at 10:46 AM
I'm having sewing basket envy, and, throw in an organized craft room!?!?!? It is almost March, so the envy green is appropriate and won't be so noticable.
Jump over to Elizabeth Holcombe Words and Whimsies she has a whole blog post on a collection of sewing baskets. I must just be craft impaired my 'sewing basket' is a sewing box from the 60's I've had since I was 7.
Posted by: Melody | February 25, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Wow, this is perfectly pretty♥
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Posted by: Berlin | February 25, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Lovely! And I loved the strawberry and the pins - I've just started looking around for pretty pins myself , but I didn't know they came in little heart shapes lol!
Posted by: Kim V | February 25, 2009 at 12:53 PM
It's absolutely gorgeous and I am quite green with envy! I love the pinkness of it!
Cathy :)
Posted by: Cathy | February 25, 2009 at 01:08 PM
I can't wait to see the pics of your organized craft room!! The basket makes me wish I could sew;)
Posted by: Andrea Villarreal | February 25, 2009 at 01:44 PM
So lovely! ~Mandy
Posted by: Amanda | February 25, 2009 at 02:44 PM
Hi Andrea,
You photographed your sewing basket, very well. It looks so pretty! Even though it is a simple title "my sewing basket", it is nice to look at, all the pretty colors and details. I love the heart pins, I have
never seen them before, your post.
Great sewing basket too!
Andrea
Posted by: Andrea | February 25, 2009 at 06:25 PM
What a beautiful basket!
Posted by: Sherry B | February 25, 2009 at 08:30 PM
You've made me realize that I need a sewing basket. I don't have one. I hate to sew, but end up doing it every so often. I'll bet that a pretty basket would make the whole thing go so much better.
Posted by: karla nathan | February 25, 2009 at 11:24 PM
That is a great sewing basket!!! Wow!
Posted by: The American Homemaker | February 25, 2009 at 11:48 PM