Thursday, July 11, 2013

Basket Progress…

Baskets done and trimmed…all twenty of them…! 

(A couple of readers were wondering how I did the handles…they are all cut on the bias and hand appliquéd before joining to the rest of the basket.)

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I pulled out my bag of homespun strips…left over from this project.P1150578 Don’t you just LOVE left-overs?!
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And I sliced and diced them into 1 1/2 inch squares…to make a colourful border to go around each basket…(I laid them out so that you could get the idea…)

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…which is what I will be working on sometime today…or maybe tonight!P1230812  The simple basket template was made by me so if you would like a copy just send me an email and I will forward you a copy.  I would hate to become a basket case all by myself!

Thanks for popping by!!  It’s always nice to have visitors!  Hope you have a good one!~P

Posted by paulette at 6:58 AM

31 comments:

  1. RuthJuly 11, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    This is the cutest basket quilt I have ever seen. Thank you for telling us that the handles are hand appliqued on. I thought maybe there was some extra-careful machine sewing taking place.
    Such great use of the plaids, er, I mean homespuns! I love the shape of the basket.
    You could always show your template and measurements in a blogpost, then anyone could find them and you wouldn't have to do a bunch of emailing. Like, to me, for example. Just an idea.

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  2. TerryJuly 11, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Your baskets look great with all those little homespun squares! :0)

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  3. Sally AJuly 11, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Your baskets are the cutest. I would love to have the pattern. s1marshall@aol.com Thanks and enjoy your date. Sally

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  4. BetsyJuly 11, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Paulette, I have been coveting your baskets since you started mailing them. I sent you an email. Let me know if u got it

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  5. WoolenSailsJuly 11, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    You really got a lot done and I love how you used the scraps for the borders too, wonderful scrap quilt.

    Debbie

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  6. deb-beeJuly 11, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Oh P. I would love to have a tracing of your cute little basket pattern. I don't want you to be a "basket case" all by yourself! *wink* Thanks a bunch. <3

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  7. LorisJuly 11, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    This is gorgeous! Love the plaids and homespuns. I would love to be a basketcase too :-) Thank you for sharing!

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  8. terryJuly 11, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    I too would love a copy of the basket pattern. Could not locate your email. My email is rcortez100@verizon.net. Thanks so much.

    Terry

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  9. HazelJuly 11, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Superb basket quilt, Paulette - and that quilt with the snowman peeking out is too cute!

    Hope to see you at the Christmas QAL at the weekend.

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  10. straythreadsJuly 11, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    great sashing for the baskets love the snowman in the log cabin

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  11. SandiJuly 11, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Very cute Paulette and done so quickly. I like your scrappy sashing. A good idea for any types of scrappy quilt.

    Could you add me to the list for a copy of the pattern please?

    Thanks.

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  12. Carla A Few Of My Favorite ThingsJuly 11, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Love this basket quilt! Your gonna make me go in the sewing closet and pull out that issue, aren't you?

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  13. Betty's BlocksJuly 11, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    I would love the pattern. These are so cute and I have a great collection of red white and blue plaids for them. Betty
    haverlandg@aol.com

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  14. JulieJuly 11, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Please send me your basket pattern. It is charming!! Thank you :) juliejlundquist@gmail.com

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  15. LoriJuly 11, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    It is really fantastic!

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  16. Louise SSJuly 12, 2013 at 2:38 AM

    I would love to be a basket case with you:) They are so cute!
    Louise in Sweden

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  17. Janna and MikeJuly 12, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    What a great job Paulette--I love the fabrics you chose for the sashing and borders!

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  18. ValerieJuly 12, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Lovely basket quilt! I would love the pattern! Thank you!

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  19. JoyofquiltingJuly 12, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Yes your baskets are lovely. But it's your original quilt with the snowman in the centre block that I have fallen in love with. What a great surprise he is, and looks so pleased with himself too. Joy

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  20. JanJuly 12, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    Snowman is still on my bucket list since I first saw it on your blog! Love how you bordered the baskets. Have a great day!

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  21. sandyJuly 12, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    I too love what you have done. You can take something simple and turn it into something spectacular. Must go dig mine out and get started.

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  22. Sue SAJuly 12, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Love your baskets and the border just makes it. I think the basket body will also convert well to make a coffee cup if you were so inclined.

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  23. cookJuly 12, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Really cute baskets! I would love the pattern. Thanks nbquilter@yahoo.com

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  24. AnonymousJuly 12, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    I'd love to have your pattern, Paulette. I l-o-v-e baskets! You did such a great job on your quilt.

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  25. KristyJuly 13, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    So cute! Love the borders! You are always so creative with your scraps. Plus I love the snowman quit too. Would love to have your basket pattern too if you are still willing to share. Thanks so much! K-

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  26. Rose MarieJuly 13, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    I would love your basket pattern and love what you are doing with your plaids and stripes!

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  27. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsJuly 13, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    I love those baskets. So cozy and old fashioned.
    xx

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  28. grann616July 13, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    I would love to have your basket pattern. It turned out really cute. Sharon slozano5@earthlink.net

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  29. sandi sJuly 13, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    I would love a copy of your baskets. Yours are wonderful. Thank you.

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  30. TeriJuly 13, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    I would love to have a copy of the baskets....I just love them...I've just finished the basket quilt made from the charm squares...I did it the in Old Glory fabric ....very cute....

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  31. doniJuly 20, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Oooo, oooo I want your basket pattern. Due to computer problems I haven't been as attentive as usual. I was looking for the pattern source before pinning the picture ... you are so clever!! Hope winter vacation went wonderfully!!

    doni @ Oregon coast

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