This basket block has been on my bucket list for a while now. It's from Liberated Quiltmaking II by Gwen Marston. She shows you how to make a block and attach the handle, then you just kind of wing it from there. The border fabric from Joann's dictated my color scheme, and the addition of some linen in the background of 3 of the blocks neutralized it a bit.
I only made nine of them, enough to satisfy my need to try it out. This one measures 40x34 inches, perfect for a wall hanging or baby girl quilt.
There's a lot going on here at Pieceful, so I may be absent for a while. Enjoy what's left of this summer and I hope to keep up with my visits to your blogs!
Beautiful, as always. I love that border fabric, and am always in awe of anyone who willingly takes on applique. Curves! Yikes! You, as my dad would say, done good. :)
ReplyDeleteVery sweet!
ReplyDeleteI hope everything is okay over there and the things that are going on are all good. I like your baskets, they make a pretty scrappy quilt!
ReplyDeleteKATRIN W.
Eye catching....I like the wall hanging idea!
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Amanda x
Lovely, it makes an interesting wall hanging and the colours are super. I hope you find plenty of crafting time in your busy schedule. Enjoy yourself.
ReplyDeleteI've made a few of these basket blocks for the bees I am in! They are a fun block to make! Your quilt is so pretty in its pink and green colourway!
ReplyDeleteLove the new wall-hanging quilt! The baskets are so cute. Hope it's a good-busy that will keep you away and nothing too stressful.
ReplyDeleteOh Lynne, another gorgeous quilt! Also love the new header pic (not sure if that's the correct word) but you know that picture at the top of your page. That stack of beautiful quilts. I could just sit and look at it and simply enjoy. Anyway, just wanted to say that I'm big on supporting the need to say "no" to some things so that you can say "yes" to what's really important to you. But please know that you'll be missed. I have a bookmark titled, "Favorites" and your on it. It's a very short list of 5 blogs. So whenever you're able to pop back in, I'll be looking forward to it.. I keep you and those you love in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteOh I love it. Looks like you have been doing lots of fun quilting! I am so ready for Fall, and really get hunkered down in my sewing room!!
ReplyDeletexo Kris
Love the randomness! Hope it's fun stuff going on xxx
ReplyDeleteCan I have the sheep basket please? Hugs to you and well done on your beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteMeredith