Some days, when the to-do list is extra long, then I just take a few minutes to sew something frivolous… and then , like today, I’m so enthused that I can go about cleaning the house with the goal of sitting down to sew again in a little while.
Ever since I got Gwen Marston’s Liberated Quiltmaking ll for Christmas, I’ve been wanting to make her basket quilt. I don’t have a photo of the quilt in her book, but here are a few fun ones I found on Flickr.
Go here to see who made these lovelies.
I’m planning on making this a generous lap size, and thinking it just miiiight stay at our house. I’m using some of all my favorite fabrics.
I think this quilt block is a win-win situation for me. The entire process of choosing the fabrics to go together in each block, cutting each basket in a slightly different shape, etc., just keeps it fun for me. I have this problem that after making a couple blocks for a quilt, I just get a bit bored. I’m thinking this one might be different. The way Gwen shows you how to make these blocks is so super fun and easy, I highly recommend it!
That looks great… kind of satisfies that woman's shoe/bag longing inside of me
Love the funky baskets. Looking forward to seeing your finished quilt.
Thanks for a really colourful and uplifting blog too. It's great!
Awesome. My favorite so far: the Sunkissed pink fabric with the orange and white striped handle. L.O.V.E.!!!
They look great, I love that they are all different. Looking forward to seeing more of them.
Love your choice of colors…how fun!!!
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I am getting ready to quilt mine….I am doing the beach bucket theme!
Looks like a fun and satisfying quilt. Love the fabric choices
Oh I love your baskets (esp. the greenfield one how lovely) Gwen is amazing and I know what you mean by keeping it interesting. Quilting should be fun.
So pretty! Love all the colors and fabrics in yours.
I'm taking a class taught by her this coming weekend! I can't wait!