Baskets in the Hollows
58 x 72
Hand Quilted
I finished the top last December when I was trying to use up my '30s reproduction scraps. I first made a bunch of little Wonky Baskets from 2 inch squares and waste triangles. I used a lot of muslin scraps for the background. The blocks finished at 4.5 inches. Then I decided to make Hollow Nine Patches for an alternate block and set the blocks on point.
I did big stitch hand quilting with perle cotton #8 in a variety of colors. That process used up a lot of odds and ends of perle cotton.
I used more muslin scraps for the binding. And I noticed when I took these photos that there sure is a wide variety of different shades of both bleached and unbleached muslin!
The big stitching forms a neat pattern on the backing. As you can see...I was a little short on backing fabric...
...but I made do! There's always scraps to fill in the blanks.
Oh wow, your Basket in the Hollows is amazing. There is so much work and love that you have put into this quilt. It is brimming with sweet, sweet patterns and gorgeous colour. Love those itty bitty baskets. A most amazing finish!
ReplyDeleteI love this! It is just like something my grandmother (b. 1886) would have made. The fabrics are such a happy mix. I can imagine that it made you happy to make this.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteLovely, lively quilt! I always love using scraps of muslin in 1930s quilts, it makes them look like the old quilts. I had to laugh when I saw the back, it is pieced just like an antique quilt I have. Delightful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful setting for your adorable baby baskets....lovely work on this one hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet way to use up those 30's scraps and your waste triangles, Cathy!!
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing quilt! I have never thought of using perle cotton #8. But it goes perfectly with the quilt and those reproduction fabrics. Note to self to remember this technique. You've created a true heirloom right there. -Andrea
ReplyDeletePerfect name for a beautiful finish! And it doesn’t scream thirties to me.
ReplyDeleteWow! (And didn't you just start this quilt like day before yesterday?)
ReplyDeleteSimply GORGEOUS! Makes me want to try one someday! ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteGreat finish! Love that you used many colors of thread for your hand quilting, it really highlights all your hand stitching.
ReplyDeleteI love how you enlarged the backing fabric! Such a pretty quilt. Another idea for me to squirrel away?
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun colorful finish Cathy. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with Oh Scrap
Gorgeous quilt and quilting!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty, pretty quilt. That big stitch quilting is perfect. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThe big stitch quilting is perfect for your sweet quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great finish, Cathy! I loved those mini wonky baskets when you started making them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet quilt that alternates charming baskets with nine patches. Lovely colors.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on another beautiful finish.
What perseverance. Wow! Fabulous work
ReplyDeleteThis is a darling quilt and I have absolutely no recollection of your working on it. I must be getting old. I av lots of waste triangles, but I can't imagine making that many little baskets. Definitely a charmer.
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I love everything about this quilt, Cathy! :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty quilt! 1930s repros always seem to make beautiful quilts.
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous quilt! I love the quilting with a variety of colours... so happy looking!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet quilt! I love the look of different shades of muslin in a quilt... I have done that often. Makes it look more authentically old, to me. (I did not inherit enough antique quilts, so am making myself some, giggle)
ReplyDeleteLove how this one turned out! You are so good at bringing the whole scrappy thing together like it was meant to be.:)
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