The Retired Roper
I am recently retired and my plan was to sew a few rope bowls for gifts and something to do. After doing a few I was hooked and so was everyone else.
So I have started this page to showcase my rope crafts.
09/12/2026
I need suggestions, opinions, good or bad, basically I need your advice on if these 3 rope colors will work with the wool fabric I chose.
Would you do just one, two or all three rope colors?
I am thinking of a bowl, mat, a couple coasters and possibly a pillow.
09/11/2026
Good afternoon everyone. This is my last attempt at the bow bowl.
Simple and pretty, pink and grey, speaks for itself. Would be very pretty in a girls room.
6” base x 3 1/2” tall
Available, $40
09/05/2026
Brown paisley with beige and mocha rope makes a nice western style basket. Finished with a gifted buckle makes a nice final touch.
6” base x 3 1/2” tall
Available for
$40
09/04/2026
Introducing the Blue Bow Bowl .
Simple yet the flowered eyelet fabric make this really dainty.
5” base x 3” tall
Available for
$35
08/25/2026
Wasn’t sure if I should post this table mat. I have been looking for heat dissolving fabric tape. When I join 2 colours I usually wrap fabric around the join. I was really hoping to find something to use without wrapping.
So far unsuccessful, but I found some water soluble tape. This will be the first and last try.
Don’t look too close or you will spot my error.
12” around
08/23/2026
Good day all. I tried a double braid with this bowl. I am calling it a China bowl. This fabric looked so much like fine China and I really liked the blue and white.
Made a few mistakes but will improve on the next try.
6” base x 4” tall
$45
Opinions and advice are always appreciated.
08/14/2026
This fabric really caught my eye.
It really didn’t match a lot of my rope colours but I had to have it.
This is what I chose. I would live your feedback.
6” x 2 1/2”
Priced at $40
SOLD !!!!!
08/13/2026
I am back!!
I couldn’t justify being downstairs sewing when the weather had been so nice but now I prefer being inside creating.
These 2 baskets are showing the same fabric with 2 completely different colours of rope.
They are 5” base x 3” tall
Each has a recycled leather flower.
$35. Ea. Or $60 for both
06/06/2026
I ordered some faux leather a few months ago and wanted to use it on something a little different. I haven’t tried the braid on a place mat before but I kinda like the look it gives, like a shinny button on a black shirt.
With a bit of bling added it would look awesome on a coffee table, entry table or even your kitchen table.
Approx.- 12” around
Asking - $30
06/01/2026
Another rainy, makes for another sewing day. One more new rope colour. It’s called navy but it kinda wish it was a bit darker.
However, with the new fabric I just picked up, it makes a pretty bowl. I added a little handle at the back and a leather flower.
6” x 3 1/2”
Available for - $40
SOLD !!!!
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