I didn't think I was going to participate, but the other day when I saw Sujata's post it hit me that I have all these scrap blocks already made. It was so easy to create the baskets. I grabbed handful of greens and got to work. What fun! I had done similar baskets in a workshop with Freddy and Gwen earlier this year, so the handles are done in that method. They are made with a 1/2" bias tape maker and machine sewed down both sides of the handle. This is intended as a charity quilt, so I wasn't as careful as I would be for a quilt for me. I didn't even change the thread color from what I already had. It looks great though. The only thing I would do differently is to try a wider bias tape maker. I'm pretty sure I have a 3/4" or 1" wide tape maker, but darned if I can find it. This will have to do for now!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Can't stop!
I didn't think I was going to participate, but the other day when I saw Sujata's post it hit me that I have all these scrap blocks already made. It was so easy to create the baskets. I grabbed handful of greens and got to work. What fun! I had done similar baskets in a workshop with Freddy and Gwen earlier this year, so the handles are done in that method. They are made with a 1/2" bias tape maker and machine sewed down both sides of the handle. This is intended as a charity quilt, so I wasn't as careful as I would be for a quilt for me. I didn't even change the thread color from what I already had. It looks great though. The only thing I would do differently is to try a wider bias tape maker. I'm pretty sure I have a 3/4" or 1" wide tape maker, but darned if I can find it. This will have to do for now!
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I love these! And the light shining through them makes them look especially elegant. Have you thought of making them into window shades? Just an idea.
ReplyDeleteI love the way they look through the light! You have been working very quickly. I wish I had used the bias tape maker and machine applique. They look great!
ReplyDeleteI like Nifty's idea of the window shade!
I really like the green, never would have thought of using that color....now I will!
ReplyDeletewow! what a great beginning! the green backgroudn is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I remembered a green background that I saw on Flickr. I think it was a house quilt by kromama and the green just stuck with me. I'm running out of greens, but not out of scrap blanks.
ReplyDeleteA shade would be fun!
This is such a lovely photo!! I love the blocks on the window like that!!
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