This past weekend & week, I made straw basket workbags, or reticles. I love how these bags combine straw sewing and Fanciful Utility. I also love how silk can look against straw.
The first bag is a gold, green, and copper stripe silk. This straw base is just over 3″ wide with a subtle taper and a bit of wobble. The bag open to a moderate width, with a brown cotton lining and a last minute pocket added.
The second bag is an icy blue silk embroidered with large white flowers. I had just enough of this silk to make this bag. The base is nearly 4″ in diameter with a slight taper. The bag is lined in white cotton. It opens quite wide.
I also made 2 straw bottoms for those who want to Build Your Own Bag. These are both just over 3″ in diameter. You can make a silk bag in your desired method. Then, tack it into the straw base.
If I Had My Own Blue Box: 
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