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.

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50 comments:

  1. Ellie FosterFebruary 1, 2026 at 8:46 PM

    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

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  2. BeckiFebruary 2, 2026 at 6:02 AM

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

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  3. Handmade in IsraelFebruary 2, 2026 at 11:49 AM

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

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  4. David M. Gascoigne,February 2, 2026 at 11:56 AM

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

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  5. AnnFebruary 2, 2026 at 12:43 PM

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

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  6. eileeninmdFebruary 2, 2026 at 1:05 PM

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

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  7. Mami Made ItFebruary 2, 2026 at 1:25 PM

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

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  8. RosieFebruary 2, 2026 at 3:32 PM

    No omelette but such a pretty basket:)

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  9. The French HutchFebruary 2, 2026 at 5:26 PM

    Darling basket and poem (had a good chuckle).

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  10. LorrieFebruary 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM

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

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  11. LorrieFebruary 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM

    oops, should be Amalia - so sorry

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  12. NanaDianaFebruary 2, 2026 at 7:12 PM

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

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  13. Pam RichardsonFebruary 2, 2026 at 7:17 PM

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

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  14. Kim February 3, 2026 at 2:01 AM

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

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  15. MargieFebruary 3, 2026 at 2:40 AM

    What a cute poem for a cute basket!

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  16. MargieFebruary 3, 2026 at 2:40 AM

    What a cute poem for a cute basket!

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  17. PatriciaFebruary 3, 2026 at 1:05 PM

    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

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  18. ConniecrafterFebruary 4, 2026 at 5:58 PM

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

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  19. Louca por porcelanaFebruary 5, 2026 at 12:08 AM

    Beautiful basket and adorable poem! Hugs!

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  20. R's RueFebruary 5, 2026 at 2:20 PM

    The basket is lovely.
    rsrue.blogspot.com

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  21. Veronica LeeFebruary 7, 2026 at 6:57 AM

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

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  22. gluten Free A_Z BlogFebruary 7, 2026 at 5:24 PM

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

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  23. Sum of their StoriesFebruary 7, 2026 at 6:35 PM

    How adorable :-)

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  24. Niky | The House on SilveradoFebruary 8, 2026 at 12:53 AM

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

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  25. Lowcarb team memberFebruary 9, 2026 at 12:33 AM

    That is a lovely basket.
    I enjoyed your poem.

    All the best Jan

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  26. CatFebruary 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM

    That is so cute!

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  27. Hena TayebFebruary 10, 2026 at 1:36 AM

    So beautiful.

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  28. Shiju SugunanFebruary 10, 2026 at 7:05 AM

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

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  29. Lalka CrochetkaFebruary 10, 2026 at 11:54 PM

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

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  30. Chatty CroneFebruary 11, 2026 at 5:33 AM

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

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  31. JoFebruary 11, 2026 at 9:16 AM

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

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  32. Carla from The RiverFebruary 11, 2026 at 5:58 PM

    The basket is in my favorite colors.
    x o
    Carla

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  33. JeanieFebruary 12, 2026 at 2:09 PM

    This sweet basket might be my favorite of so many projects you've done. It makes me smile.

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  34. TomFebruary 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM

    ...Amalia, a quilter friend of mine says, when life gives you scraps, make a quilt! And perhaps a basket too!

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  35. DeniseinVAFebruary 12, 2026 at 8:43 PM

    Oh that is so cute! I loved both the basket and the poem. Thank you for the smile Amalia :)

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  36. JunkchiccottageFebruary 12, 2026 at 9:17 PM

    This is the cutest basket. I love the poem too. Have a great rest of the week. Hugs. Kris

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  37. nicole orriensFebruary 13, 2026 at 10:23 AM

    I love your basket! It's so cute and sweet! And I really enjoyed your poem. It made me smile : )

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  38. Joanne February 13, 2026 at 1:03 PM

    That is such a lovely basket!

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  39. Carol On The LakeFebruary 13, 2026 at 1:10 PM

    Very cute little basket and poem. Always a joy to visit you.

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  40. PollyFebruary 13, 2026 at 5:25 PM

    Your basket is beautiful Amalia. Shame about no omelette ☹

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  41. EL INVENTARIO DE MJFebruary 13, 2026 at 6:35 PM

    Los huevos se han perdido,es una lastima, pero te quedó una cesta 🧺 preciosa‼️
    BESOS

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  42. EL INVENTARIO DE MJFebruary 13, 2026 at 6:35 PM

    Los huevos se han perdido,es una lastima, pero te quedó una cesta 🧺 preciosa‼️
    BESOS

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  43. EricaStaFebruary 13, 2026 at 7:07 PM

    What a lovely idea. The basket is beautiful. By the way I made a basket with yarn, I crochet it.

    Thank you for sharing your post at MosaicMonday

    Greetings by Heidrun ❤️

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  44. MELODY JACOBFebruary 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM

    I love how playful and simple this is. It made me smile and reminded me of the little moments of surprise that can change a day.

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  45. MichelleFebruary 14, 2026 at 12:27 AM

    Your basket is beautiful and you are very creative.

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  46. Amy JohnsonFebruary 14, 2026 at 4:21 PM

    Cute poem and cute basket! I need to find more things to make to use up all my fabric!

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  47. Vintage Style GalFebruary 18, 2026 at 10:49 PM

    Love the basket Amalia, and you are so clever with your poem.

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  48. Sherry's PickingsFebruary 20, 2026 at 9:14 AM

    so cute!

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  49. BeckiFebruary 23, 2026 at 3:54 AM

    Oooh, I love your pretty patchwork basket, Amalia

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  50. Leslie Roberts ClinganMarch 9, 2026 at 3:18 AM

    Thanks for linking up with us for Tell Us About 02.22026. Love that little basket. It is so sweet and would look delightful on my dresser!!

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