Coil Fabric Bowls

Coil Fabric Bowls

I discovered Susan Briar’s book on how to make

coil fabric bowls at my not so local quilt shop.

I loved the look of the bowls.. so bought the book and

gave it a whirl. Susan’s directions are clear and

thorough. The hardest part was getting the hang of

how to angle the sides. It took some practice.. as with

anything I guess.

She has directions for bowls of all sizes, and

includes how to make oval and square shapes.

You can also make matching lids and

embellishments which are very cute, but

I have not attempted yet. Besides the bowls,

Susan also includes directions for coiled mats and purses.

My first attempt was this small green bowl, with a flared top.

I really was just playing around with getting used to the

shaping techniques.

My next was to try to add stripes of contrasting color.

Not bad. My friends thought the bowl was perfect

for hosting a potted plant… I think they are right.

This bowl taught me the importance of

choosing the right color thread. I started with black…

and did not like the look at all.. it made the bowl

too dark, and over powered the fabric. I switched

to a light blue.. and was much happier with the outcome.

Of the fabrics I chose, I found I like the brighter fabrics, with variegated patterns,

as opposed to the muted tones with more elongated patterns.

I had a lot of fun creating these lovely bowls.. they made perfect end of the year teachers gifts!

If you are interested in try this project, you can find Susan’s book on Amazon:

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