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Narelle's Handquilted Baskets
Narelle's Handquilted Baskets
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Narelle's Handquilted Baskets
Handmade in the Southern Highlands of NSW
Narelle Byrne, 71. She learned to quilt as a girl at her nan's side, and has worked at her mum's 1969 Singer ever since. For fifty years she has made hand-quilted pieces, one at a time. This is her final collection of baskets — the workshop comes down at the end of November.
"My nan taught me to quilt when I was a girl. I made quilts and runners for years, until a woman at the local show asked if I could make her something for her laundry — something too pretty to shove in a corner. That was the first basket. I never sold them; I gave them to the people I loved. These are the last."
— Narelle Byrne, Southern Highlands, NSW
What You Receive
Everything That Comes With Your Basket
Your Handmade Basket
100% handmade. 3-layer feather-stitch quilted. Self-standing, empty or full. Your chosen design, ready to use.
Six Designs Available
Funny Chickens, Calico Cat, Safari Elephant, Sea Turtles, Patchwork Sheep, and River & Wildflowers. Each motif individually appliquéd.
Narelle's Card
A short handwritten note from Narelle included with every order. A small piece of the tradition.
90-Day Returns
If it doesn't feel right when it arrives, send it back within 90 days for a full refund.
Why This Basket
Six Things You Won't Find on a Printed Basket
Every detail below is the result of fifty years of making the same thing well, and refusing to cut corners on any of it.
Real 3-Layer Quilted Build
A heavy cotton-poly outer shell, a firm wadded core, and a dense feather-stitch pattern that locks all three layers together. Run your thumb across it. You can feel every stitch. That is not a print. That is real quilting.
Appliquéd, Not Printed
The motifs — from the Funny Chickens and Patchwork Sheep to the Sea Turtles and the River & Wildflowers scene — are individually cut, layered, and stitched onto the panel by hand. They will not crack, peel, or wash off. A printed graphic is a picture of a design. An appliqué becomes part of the basket.
Stands on Its Own, Empty or Full
No wire ring, no plastic frame. The wadded, quilted walls hold the shape themselves, so the basket sits up straight in the corner whether it's stuffed with washing or completely empty. It will not slump or collapse at the bottom.
Bartacked at Every Stress Point
Doubled reinforced canvas handles, bartacked at the points where handles fail. Carry a full load of washing from room to room without the seam pulling loose. Narelle has been bartacking these handles the same way for fifty years.
Roomy — 40 × 56 cm
Deep enough for a full load of washing, a pile of blankets, a basket of wool, a heap of toys — or anything that deserves a nicer home. It holds its shape instead of caving in, and it's machine washable — gentle cold, lay flat to dry.
Built to Last for Years
A friend a bit further down the road has kept one of Narelle's baskets in the same corner for eight years — it started out holding washing and now holds her knitting and her good quilts. That is not a throwaway. It is a piece of daily life. This one is made the same way.
◆ Craft Note
"The difference between a genuinely quilted basket and a printed one is obvious the moment you pick it up. A true quilted piece has loft — you can feel the wadding beneath the surface, and the stitching lifts the pattern into a raised relief that gives the fabric real body and weight. What Narelle makes is the real thing: a three-layer quilted construction with hand-placed appliqué, the same approach quilters have used for generations. A piece built this way holds its shape and lasts for decades."
Jocelyn Tremain — Master Quilter · 30 years · Former President, Highlands Heritage Quilters' Circle
Where It Goes
Made For These Corners of the Home
Quality Promise
Five Things You Get With Every Basket
90-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If the basket doesn't feel right when it arrives — whether it's the weight, the stitching, the motif, anything — send it back within 90 days for a full refund. No questions, no forms. Just an email to our team.
◆ A Note From the Workshop
Narelle hand-finishes every basket and signs off on each one before it goes out. Slight variations in the quilting pattern and motif placement are a natural part of handmade construction. No two baskets are exactly alike, and that is by design. The appliqué is hand-placed. The feather-stitch is hand-guided. The bartacking is done one handle at a time. These are not flaws. They are the maker's hand at work — fifty years of it.
The Details
Product Specifications
| Material | Heavy cotton-poly blend outer shell, firm wadded interior, wipe-clean lining |
| Construction | 3-layer feather-stitch quilting, hand-placed appliquéd motifs, self-standing walls, bartacked handles |
| Available Designs | Funny Chickens · Calico Cat · Safari Elephant · Sea Turtles · Patchwork Sheep · River & Wildflowers |
| Structure | Self-standing empty or full — no wire ring or plastic frame |
| Handles | Doubled reinforced canvas, bartacked at every stress point |
| Interior | Lined, wipe-clean interior — roomy enough for washing, blankets, wool, or toys |
| Approximate Size | 40 cm W × 56 cm H |
| Care | Machine washable — gentle cold, lay flat to dry. The stitching holds because it's sewn through three layers, not glued or printed. |
| Use | Washing · Bedroom storage · Nursery · Blankets & wool · Gifting |
| Maker | Narelle Byrne — quilting for fifty years, Southern Highlands, NSW |
| Final Collection | About 476 baskets remain — no reorders; the workshop comes down at the end of November |
| Guarantee | 90-day full refund, no questions asked |
The Final Sale
The Final Sale
Message from the Artist:
After years of making things by hand, our workshop is closing. These are the last pieces we'll ever ship. Every item on this page was made slowly, carefully, and with more love than any factory could replicate. Nothing rushed. Nothing outsourced. Just real craft from real hands.
We're proud of every single one. We hope they find good homes.
When they're gone, they're gone — and so are we.
Shipping with Australia Post
Shipping with Australia Post
Free shipping Australia-wide
- Delivery time: 7–14 business days
- Insured: Every parcel is fully insured
🌳 Carbon-neutral shipping with Australia Post
800+ Happy Customers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? Here's how to reach us.
Got a question? Here's how to reach us.
My granddaughter Tahlia and I personally reply to every single email — as quickly as we possibly can. Whether you have a question about your order or just want a yarn about craft, we're here.
You can reach us:
- Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Sydney time)
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Sydney time)
Email: info@craft-folk.com
Can I return my order if I don't like it?
Can I return my order if I don't like it?
Of course. We stand behind everything on CraftFolk 100%. If you're not happy, neither are we. Just shoot us an email within 90 days and we'll make it right — no hassle, no headaches.
How are your products made?
How are your products made?
Every single product on CraftFolk is 100% handmade — crafted by hand, using only premium quality materials. We're proud to carry on a tradition of craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations.