Friday, September 20, 2013

Thinking of Sugarplum Classes

While I was in Paris this summer I searched out some wonderful spots for shopping.  One of them was run by a wonderful gentleman who has relationships with many of the artisan potters and basket makers around rural France that make speciality items of cookware and vessels.  I was taken with the wares - so lovely and better than what you find normally.  And the baskets were fantastic.  Always on the lookout for something special - one basket makers items thrilled me.  These three little baskets had been made as conceits, not quite large enough for anything but a very few little sewing tools.  At 4" long they made my heart skip at their detail and delicate nature.

I was able to garner one of the blue one's for myself.  Then I gingerly asked the owner of the shop - would the basket maker ever make more for me?  For a class?  Can you imagine it as part of an ensemble of lovely stitched goodies?  What do you think?


14 comments:

  1. I would sign up, immediately and sight unseen. The baskets are precious!

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  2. I would just love to make such a lovely little basket.
    Sharon

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  3. They look just gorgeous - great basis for a class!

    Wendy

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  4. You are just too much - they are adorable - bring the class on - PLEASE

    Rae

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  5. They're amazing! Such detail in something so small. Definitely love to try a class :-)

    Jane N

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  6. I like the pink. It would make a cute little basket for scissors, thimble a tiny pin cushion. Maybe with cute little rabbits or hares.

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  7. my family would kill me. :) I love the idea and would have to figure out what current basket I have that I would give up for this. I think it would be an awsome class.

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  8. What cute little baskets. I would be interested in a class with a blue one. They are precious.

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  9. Oh my! Absolutely perfect for a mini-etui...

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  10. Ooooh, yes! Hoping so! Pink would be my choice.

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  11. I would love a basket class - love baskets of any size.

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