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.

48 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

Jeanie said...

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

Tom said...

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

DeniseinVA said...

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

Junkchiccottage said...

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

nicole orriens said...

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

Joanne said...

That is such a lovely basket!

Carol On The Lake said...

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

Polly said...

Your basket is beautiful Amalia. Shame about no omelette ☹

EL INVENTARIO DE MJ said...

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

EL INVENTARIO DE MJ said...

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

EricaSta said...

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 ❤️

MELODY JACOB said...

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.

Michelle said...

Your basket is beautiful and you are very creative.

Amy Johnson said...

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

Vintage Style Gal said...

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

Sherry's Pickings said...

so cute!