Sunday, February 1, 2026

The Basket Case


 I put all my eggs in one basket
and went outside to play;
the basket fell down to the ground,
no omelette for me today.

(©handmade by amalia)


Featured: A slow-stitched basket
made of fabric scraps.

32 comments:

Ellie Foster said...

That is a gorgeous basket, Amalia, and such a good way to use those little scraps. It's such a happy thing!
Best wishes
Ellie

Becki said...

What a sweet basket! I love all your creations, Amalia. :)

Handmade in Israel said...

I am sorry about your eggs, but such a sweet basket ;-)

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Creatively done, and very practical. My wife has a similar one she made sitting on her table at the end of the sofa.

Ann said...

That is a really cute basket. The poem made me laugh

eileeninmd said...

Hello Amalia,
Cute poem! I love the basket, it is so pretty.
Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.

Mami Made It said...

I always enjoy a new post from you, both about your artwork and your lovely poems.

Rosie said...

No omelette but such a pretty basket:)

The French Hutch said...

Darling basket and poem (had a good chuckle).

Lorrie said...

That's a lovely use of fabric scraps, Amalie. Too bad about the eggs :)!

Lorrie said...

oops, should be Amalia - so sorry

NanaDiana said...

Amalia!!! What a darling basket. I love it. I see toast and jam in your future~ xo Diana

Pam Richardson said...

That is an adorable basket, Amalia! You are very talented!!

Kim said...

Oh what a pretty basket. I love the colors!! It makes me think of spring...xo

Margie said...

What a cute poem for a cute basket!

Margie said...

What a cute poem for a cute basket!

Patricia said...

What a pretty slow-stitched basket Amalia. Some of my friends make them, but I have never tried. One day I will. Cute poem too. xxoo

Conniecrafter said...

Love your basket, such pretty scraps you had to make this!!

Louca por porcelana said...

Beautiful basket and adorable poem! Hugs!

R's Rue said...

The basket is lovely.
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Veronica Lee said...

Such a charming basket, Amalia!
Your basket may have dropped the eggs, but it certainly caught my smile!
Delightful stitching and words.

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

Your little poem made me smile.. lovely pretty basket ..

Sum of their Stories said...

How adorable :-)

Niky | The House on Silverado said...

Your basket is adorable! I will be featuring it on Sundays on Silverado tomorrow! Thanks for sharing!

Lowcarb team member said...

That is a lovely basket.
I enjoyed your poem.

All the best Jan

Cat said...

That is so cute!

Hena Tayeb said...

So beautiful.

Shiju Sugunan said...

This basket is a total win! Love the rhyme and the craft.

Lalka Crochetka said...

Your basket is beautiful and I love your little poem - and it's deeper sens as well :)

Chatty Crone said...

I love that - my mom made me one years ago similar. I have to look for it.

Jo said...

Your basket is so pretty, and perfect for collecting Easter eggs in as well as yarn.

Carla from The River said...

The basket is in my favorite colors.
x o
Carla