second set made

[Cathy F]

I'm making each of my grandchildren a full size quilt and gifting it in a matching basket that they can use in their room for Christmas. I have the first set finished for my grandson and this set will be for one of my granddaughters. I'll be sending the quilt out to be quilted. One more set to go and the big things on my Christmas sewing list will be completed. I'm usually playing beat the clock at holiday time. Let's hope that's not the case this year that I keep this momentum going!!

[Grandma G]

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What a fabulous idea!! The quilt is beautiful and I LOVE the matching basket. Fantastic!

[Cokie]

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What a great idea, and I love both the quilt top and matching basket! You're so smart to start early. I'm making tote bags for Christmas and I've already started for the same reason. My projects aren't nearly so ambitious as yours, but I'm slow! Hope you will post the others too.

[sewbizzy]

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Wow, Cathy...the quilt and basket are gorgeous...such a neat idea for gifts for your grandchildren...

[Bubby]

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This set turned out wonderful, Cathy! You're 2/3 of the way done. I love the fabric you used for the quilt.

[aprice9166]

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Beautiful, I love them both . What a fabulous idea .

[seaturtle]

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That is a great idea! I love the basket. Is that a pattern?

[Jean Sewing Machine]

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Those are both lovely! Wow, finished with 2 big Christmas gifts and it's not even the end of June!

[Cathy F]

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That is a great idea! I love the basket. Is that a pattern?

It's an Aunties Two pattern called knotted baskets.

[Cathy F]

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Those are both lovely! Wow, finished with 2 big Christmas gifts and it's not even the end of June!

Jean, I tend to excel at starting, not so good at getting to the finish line. Seems whenever I need to have a deadline for finishing life gets busy.

[Ginny B]

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What a great idea! Love the basket. Congrats on getting such a good start on your Christmas list.

[stationarymom]

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They're both beautiful! I really like the idea of gifting with a basket as well.Was the basket hard to make?

[Cathy F]

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They're both beautiful! I really like the idea of gifting with a basket as well.Was the basket hard to make?

No, not really hard to do. I found it easier the second time because I had taken the class with the first one. The gal in our shop always makes a sample before they offer the class so sometimes she is able to simplify the instructions and that helped. Basically you make the fabric tubes for the vertical and horizontal piece then insert a slightly smaller strip of Bosnal foam into them. You make a base, attach the strips to the base then start the weaving and finish the top with a binding. The Bosnal foam makes it so it doesn't collapse. It's quite sturdy.

[seaturtle]

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It's an Aunties Two pattern called knotted baskets.

Thanks so much - I'll look her up.

[ediane]

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I really love the little corner tiles. I am making this in a king and did not really care for the all white sashing. Had not put too much thought into it but this is a good alternative. Love the colors and the basket. Question why doesn't my spell check like the word sashing. Am I spelling it wrong.?