Don’t you just the look of vintage wire baskets with lovely stacks of linens, or cutlery, or anything, in them?
Don’t you just hate the price?
And the fact that they are virtually impossible to find? Especially if you are looking for a certain size?
How about making your own using hardware cloth? And sewing a liner out of drop cloth?
I needed some big bins for underneath our kitchen bench and used this tutorial from Attempting Aloha to make them!!
It was fairly easy to do once you have your measurements. You just need some snips, wire, and heavy duty gloves!
Here they are!
I am going to fill them with potatoes and onions.
I am hoping to eventually stencil the front of them. Or maybe add a clay tag or two…
What are you up to this week?
April 30th, 2012 at 8:43 am
Great idea with this! I love all those baskets and never buy them because they cost so much. Thanks!
May 1st, 2012 at 6:43 am
They cost too much! But not these ones…
April 30th, 2012 at 11:53 am
Your baskets look great…and so does the floor they’re sitting on! I just love peeking around your house. Thanks so much for sharing at Etcetorize~
May 1st, 2012 at 6:43 am
Thank you for hosting. And the lovely comments!
April 30th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Awesome! I’ve had wire mesh for over a year with this in mind. lol! Just the motivation I need to get busy!
Have a great week, Catherine!
May 5th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
These are fantastic!
May 6th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
What a great idea! I love those lined baskets and yes, I think they’re outrageously priced. Thanks for sharing on I Made It! Monday. Can’t wait to see what you link up this week.