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!
for the Second Quarter Finish-A-Long
Hot weather has arrived so it's time to work on smaller projects next.
24 comments:
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.
This is a wonderful quilt!! Congrats in finishing this beautiful quilt.
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!
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?
What a wonderful finish! This is truly a treasure of a quilt - love how you worked the two blocks together and such pretty quilting.
This is so pretty, Cathy! Just soft and nice. Great finish!
baskets never fail to make a nice old fashion looking quilt
Wonderful finish on your beautiful May Baskets Quilt.
Baskets are such a fun traditional block. They look great with the hand quilting.
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.
What a pretty basket quilt. I love all of those fabrics.
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!
This is a lovely finish--I like the "look" of those fabrics--very nice hugs, Julierose
Pretty quilt!
I love how you combined the different sized baskets - wonderful solution and a really pretty quilt! (I've always been a sucker for baskets!)
I love basket quilts and this is a beauty.
Forgot to say, I love those scrappy side triangles. They add a lot of interest to your quilt.
This has to be one my favorites of your quilts - it's absolutely wonderful!
You've created another very pretty quilt! You continue to amaze me. ---"Love"
what a beauty, hand quilted too
Love, love, love this basket quilt! The scrappiness, the setting, the hand quilting and of course the baskets!
beautifully combined! Wonderful solution to size problem. Love the quilting too! (I'm not usually so praising, but you did good!)
Another awesome finish!
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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