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Sunday, June 4, 2017

A Finish: May Baskets


May Baskets
70 x 82
Hand quilted


This started with two different swaps long ago  - baskets in 30's reproduction fabrics but in two different sizes.   So first I brought the smaller seven inch baskets up to the nine inch size of the other by adding sashing strips to the sides. 


I hand quilted about 1/4 inch outside the smaller baskets...

...and hand quilted about 1/4 inch inside the fabrics in the larger baskets. 


I used a  100% cotton white sheet with polka dots from the thrift store for the backing.  I pieced together some Hobb's Heirloom Cotton Batting for batting.  I like to use that when I hand quilt. 

And the binding was scrappy.

And now I can mark two UFOs off the list! 


Hot weather has arrived so it's time to work on smaller projects next. 

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24 comments:

  1. Kathy S.June 4, 2017 at 8:25 AM

    This is just gorgeous! I love all the scrappy goodness and that you used different baskets. Beautiful finish -- congrats! It's sure to make anyone smile.

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  2. ArianeJune 4, 2017 at 8:31 AM

    This is a wonderful quilt!! Congrats in finishing this beautiful quilt.

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  3. Julie in GAJune 4, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    Beautiful quilt! What a great idea to combine the two sizes of blocks that way. I continue to be amazed at how much you get done!

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  4. LIttle Penguin QuiltsJune 4, 2017 at 8:56 AM

    This is such a pretty quilt, Cathy! I like the scrappy setting triangles, along with all the baskets. Is this one a keeper, or will you donate it?

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  5. Deb AJune 4, 2017 at 9:03 AM

    What a wonderful finish! This is truly a treasure of a quilt - love how you worked the two blocks together and such pretty quilting.

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  6. MonicaJune 4, 2017 at 9:41 AM

    This is so pretty, Cathy! Just soft and nice. Great finish!

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  7. Karen - Quilts...etc.June 4, 2017 at 9:41 AM

    baskets never fail to make a nice old fashion looking quilt

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  8. DebJune 4, 2017 at 9:47 AM

    Wonderful finish on your beautiful May Baskets Quilt.

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  9. scraphappyJune 4, 2017 at 9:49 AM

    Baskets are such a fun traditional block. They look great with the hand quilting.

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  10. LindaJune 4, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    Beautiful quilt! Such a good idea to enlarge the smaller blocks so you could use both sizes of blocks. Hand quilting is lovely. Love the spotted sheet backing.

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  11. CathieJJune 4, 2017 at 11:32 AM

    What a pretty basket quilt. I love all of those fabrics.

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  12. Cynthia Brunz DesignsJune 4, 2017 at 11:41 AM

    A basket quilt is on my bucket list. I really like how you used the different basket blocks. Beautiful finish! Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

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  13. JulieroseJune 4, 2017 at 11:55 AM

    This is a lovely finish--I like the "look" of those fabrics--very nice hugs, Julierose

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  14. Crystal_235June 4, 2017 at 1:50 PM

    Pretty quilt!

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  15. gayleJune 4, 2017 at 3:31 PM

    I love how you combined the different sized baskets - wonderful solution and a really pretty quilt! (I've always been a sucker for baskets!)

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  16. Sue SAJune 4, 2017 at 3:34 PM

    I love basket quilts and this is a beauty.

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  17. LindaJune 4, 2017 at 5:19 PM

    Forgot to say, I love those scrappy side triangles. They add a lot of interest to your quilt.

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  18. QuiltdivajulieJune 4, 2017 at 8:33 PM

    This has to be one my favorites of your quilts - it's absolutely wonderful!

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  19. ---"Love"June 4, 2017 at 11:12 PM

    You've created another very pretty quilt! You continue to amaze me. ---"Love"

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  20. margaretJune 5, 2017 at 1:06 AM

    what a beauty, hand quilted too

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  21. mangozzJune 5, 2017 at 8:51 AM

    Love, love, love this basket quilt! The scrappiness, the setting, the hand quilting and of course the baskets!

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  22. QuiltGranmaJune 5, 2017 at 4:42 PM

    beautifully combined! Wonderful solution to size problem. Love the quilting too! (I'm not usually so praising, but you did good!)

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  23. MarianJune 6, 2017 at 11:29 AM

    Another awesome finish!

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  24. IzzyJune 28, 2017 at 6:33 PM

    Congratulations on a beautiful finish! On behalf of the global FAL hosts, thank you so much for playing along with us this quarter!

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