I started piecing this quilt in August 2022
It's from the book Scrap Basket Knockouts
There are a number of quilts in it that I hope to make, but I settled on Criss-Cross Baskets for a couple of reasons. I've never made a basket quilt and truth be told, I've never been drawn to them until I saw this mixed up version.
I had also been needing to pair down my 30's bin in order for the top to close. The original quilt is 56 x 64 but, I made mine bigger - I had a nice variety of happy fabrics to include in the blocks
I also pulled lots of low volume backgrounds
I cut from every print in my stash so it was quite the undertaking, This would have been SO much easier, if I had a pile of 2 1/2" strips. I do, but I wanted to use 30's prints and I didn't have many of those.
I used the paper plate method of keeping things organized as I paired fabrics and then I just sewed a block or two when I found a bit of time.
Jackie and Sandy quilted it with a pattern called Asian Fan
and I used a wide gingham on the back and finished it off with a scrappy binding
This one finishes at 84"x 92"
Scrappy quilts always tug at my heart
And this one will be a fun addition to the guest room until one of the kids walk off with it. 😉
6 comments:
Matching your 30’s fabrics with this pattern was genius. The quilt is wonderful!
This quilt is so pretty! It is perfect to use on your bed in the winter time to bring you some color. Happy stitching!
I'd love to be a guest so that I can walk off with it! LOL
What a delightful scrappy quilt. I can see why you were drawn to these baskets. It is so much fun!
Criss-cross basket is a lovely pattern and it looks great with those happy colours. Congrats on a gorgeous quilt. ;^)
I love 30s fabrics, and love this pattern to use them! Such a pretty quilt!
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