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| APRIL 2000: Bread Basket |
| Overview:
It's time to get busy! I've chosen baskets to be
our block of the month, in total 9 blocks. I've made several of these samplers,
each one different, but I love these patterns so much I will be making another
quilt right along with you. The block sizes are 4.5" and 9". They
go together beautifully in a sampler format. We will start with the easiest
block and then ease on down the road to more difficult patterns. Let's get
started, first your fabric: Fabric: For your sampler, you need to come up with a fabric theme. Pick out a main fabric or focus fabric that you can put to work. A focus fabric is a print that dictates the color choices used in the quilt. Pick a fabric that has many different color combinations in it. Typically focus fabrics are large scale prints. Once you have decided on a focus fabric then you must become a fabric detective and pick several fabrics that represent all of the colors in the print, whether you like them or not. Carefully check the fabric out, you might be surprised at the hidden colors within the print. Some of the colors represented might not be your favorite, but use them (no cheating!). It is through the process of using fabric, out of your range of comfort that you will become familiar using all color. So HOW MUCH FABRIC? The more you use the happier you will be. I like to work with as many different pieces of fabric as possible. Therefore I recommend that you start with at least 12 cuts of fabric (I usually have 1/4 to 1/3 yard pieces). As your quilt takes form you will add additional fabric. Remember, the more choices you have, the better your baskets will look! As for the focus fabric, get 2 yards. It may end up being used for the border. |
Bread
Basket
| Basket: |
*1A
- Cut a strip 2" x 12" (approx), fold in half end to end. Cut the 2" x 6" @
45 degrees then cut 2 3/4". The 2 diamonds should measure 2" x 2 3/4".
*2A-- Cut 1 
at 2 3/4".
*3A-- Cut 3
's at 3 1/8" 
cut
.
*Handle-- cut a bias strip 1 1/8" x 9" long.
| Background: |
at 7 5/8"
cut .
(staystich bias edge)
's at 2 3/4"
x 5".
at 5 3/8" cut .
| Piecing + Pressing: |
2)
You
finished product should look something like this:
