Mabel Bowl Pattern

Explore the crossroads between rope sewing and improvisational quilt block construction with the Mabel Bowl and find a new way to incorporate favorite fabric scraps in coiled rope baskets. This pattern from The Mountain Thread Company features 3/16” rope and showcases remnant fabric strips to form an improvisationally pieced, one of a kind, round rope bowl.

3/16” rope.

This pattern from The Mountain Thread Company is available for instant download - print it at home to get started right away. This pattern is a PDF document; no supplies are included in the purchase of this pattern

This is a beginner basket project for sewists who are confident in steps like changing the machine needle, adjusting stitch length and width, and pivoting. Prior rope sewing experience may be helpful, though not necessary.

tutorial videos to preview coiled rope basketry techniques! This pattern includes step-by-step instructions with detailed photos and graphics, plus loads of tips and tricks.

In addition to the pattern, you will need:

1. Sewing Machine with Zigzag Stitch

2. 3/16” rope

3. Size 100/16 Denim Needle

4. Aurifil Threadthat matches the rope color

5. 10X10” square of batting

6. Assorted 2-3” wide fabric scraps (enough to cover the batting square)

7. Scissors

8. Glue gun and hot glue sticks (optional)

9. Scissors

10. Wonder Clips or Pins