I got these bushel baskets for $2 a piece at a Pottery Barn Kids “going out of business” sale. Of all places! When I eyed them in the store, I knew instantly they would be the perfect addition to my laundry room. Hung up, they provide a practical solution for dirty laundry. It’s so nice not having to walk or trip over a basket on the floor.
I decided to line them with burlap. At first I was going to let the burlap hang over the sides, and tie rope around to secure it. But then I saw this jute ribbon at the fabric store, and knew it would work even better. I love how the orangey red stripe coordinates with the orangey red apron hanging in the room.
You’ll see here just how easy this project was. I stuck the burlap in the basket, and cut around the top edge.
Then I hot glue gunned the burlap to the basket rim. Then did the same with the jute ribbon on top.
I glued the inside and outside edges of the ribbon last.
Super easy, no stitches required.
Oh what wonderful idea for,a beautiful Sunday.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Edith.
These are great. How lucky to score these at PB too. Didn't know they were going out of business! I'll have to check my area store!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful room. I love anything that makes everyday chores a beautiful task. Thanks for sharing the basket liner idea. As I don't sew yet, this is right up my alley and I LOVE the space saving use of getting them off the floor and onto the wall!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend Rie,
Melissa
Oh I never commented, but I really love your daughter's birthday gifts. What a great idea!
Those look so great and not on the floor! LOVE how you lined them. Great Job!
ReplyDeleteDon't you just LOVE a good bargain. Those baskets look like a million bucks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a deal! I love what the ribbon does to them and a great storage solution in the laundry!
ReplyDeleteRie such a great idea. I wonder if we have those baskets here in Australia. I willhave to look around
ReplyDeleteAlison
Thanks so much for showing us "how"! I would not hate doing laundry so much in a room like yours. Just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove your DIY's. You are a clever girl!
ReplyDeletevery clever indeed! love it!
ReplyDeleteI have an old bushel basket in the garage that's getting a makeover!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS!
Cheers!
Rita
Genius indeed. Sewing makes me crazy.~olive~
ReplyDeleteThose look great! And so easy!
ReplyDeleteThe baskets look fantastic, great idea and PB yet:)
ReplyDeleteRondell
I know your no-sew baskets are terrifically cute and yout no-sew tagline is meant to appeal to women who are afraid to sew, but I wanted tto encourage ladies to learn. It is really not so hard and opens up all sorts of creative projects! I own, use, and love my glue gun but sturdy fabric projects that are sewn and machine washable are worth their weight in gold when you have small children. I know, I am expecting number ten in three months. -Melissa
ReplyDeleteHi Rie - love the baskets, great idea. I have a question, I really like the wire hanger you have from PB but I can't seem to find it on their site - where should I be looking?
ReplyDeleteThose baskets are just so fun-
ReplyDeleteLove it-
sandy toe
What a cute and creative idea! I hope you don't mind if I borrow this from you and make my own. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI have so much laundry to do i would need MUCH bigger baskets! lol They are perfect! I love them!
ReplyDeleteWow, these are just great. What a fabulous idea.
ReplyDeleteDonna.
Barb-
ReplyDeleteIt was called the Wire Utility Hanger. I just went and looked on their site, and it's not there. I wonder if they sold out. I know when I ordered mine, it was backordered. Perhaps when they stock up again, they'll list it? Here's hoping!
gf, You are GOOD!
ReplyDeleteOh I love these baskets Rie. I love burlap and the jute ribbon you have used is gorgeous! So clever. I think I need to replace my broken glue-gun:) Have a lovely week ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteLove your new look laundry - I am thinking about redoing my laundry but need to get a solar hot water system installed first so I can get rid of the old one that takes up a chunk of space in my little laundry.
ReplyDeleteI love my hot glue gun- it is one of my favourite tools!
Just want to comment that Hobby Lobby has some bushel baskets for $4.99 but use one of their 40% off coupons and get them for $3.00.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if you could tell me how you hung them to the wall? I see there is wire, but what tools should I use? Thank you - Kathryn
ReplyDeletelove this idea! Where did you get the jute ribbon?
ReplyDeleteWhen my 7 children were growing up I did lots of laundry so I still have my baskets I lined 40 years ago, and still use. Each is a different color for the different colored clothes. The children each put their clothes in the correponding baskets so when they needed a "red" shirt for Friday game day! No looking for one!
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