Block #9 - Wildflower Basket
May is the perfect time to stitch up my Wildflower Basket block. Traditional half square triangles and a pretty floral print background create a basket overflowing with blooms.Make sure to follow the order of cutting for the Green fat eighth as stated in the cutting instructions. Fuse a 3/4" strip of fusible web to the green fabric on the diagonal (45 degree angle). Cut the 1/2" bias strip for the basket handle first, then cut the squares for the basket from the remaining fabric. The strip needs to be cut on the bias so it will curve.
On page 4 of the instructions is the template for positioning the basket handle. Copy or trace this page, cut off the green handle and place the half circle template on the floral fabric triangle. I pinned along the selvedge edge to hold the template in place. Position the green bias strip around the template beginning in the seam allowance on one side. Carefully hold (I used the end of my seam ripper) and fuse the strip in place as you work your way around the half circle template. Be sure to leave at least 1/4" seam allowance on the triangle background around the edges of the handle.
You can topstitch 1/8" from the fused edges of the handle with matching green cotton thread (Aurifil #5013), or have your quilter stitch it when quilting the quilt.
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Here is Kathy's Wildflower Basket finished block with sashings.
Please note any corrections we've found to date are located HERE, on our website under Tips & Techniques. If you find an error, please let us know so we can pass it along to everyone. Keep in mind if you miscut, you have plenty of fabric to replace it. Make this quilt your own!
I love this block. I want to make a second block to create a pillow topper to coordinate with my quilt. Oh, wait. I already did! I was inspired by a some of the blocks to make A Few Little Extras. Three projects, one pattern, so fun! This a bonus pattern as part of the BOM. If you're receiving shipments from KTQ, it will be included in one of your upcoming packages.
If you'd like a little taste of the 20 Years of KTQ BOM, comment below to win A Few Little Extras. Giveaway ends Monday, May 18th.
20 years! Good for you! Love your fabrics!
ReplyDeleteLove both the pillows in your pattern "A Few Little Extras".
ReplyDeleteI recovered a chair that my parents were given when they were married in 1958. I have been looking for patterns to make pillows to go with the chair. This pattern would be perfect. Congratulations on 20 years.
I wasn’t able to join in this sew along but am enjoying reading the posts on it & taking note of your hints for better cutting, pressing etc. Thanks for sharing your 20 years of learning.
ReplyDeleteLove the basket block. I haven't been able to do the BOM but enjoy reading about it and following along. Love the pillows!
ReplyDeleteI love basket blocks! One of my favorite designs.
ReplyDeleteYour fabric lines are the best - I can pull a fabric from 10 years ago and the color palette matches with the fabrics of today!! Thank you !!
ReplyDeleteI have been appreciating your tips on piecing accurately, that can be applied to any block. Also, I have made basket quilts before but never thought of using a flower pattern fabric for the top -- clever!
ReplyDeleteI love your fabrics and your pillows are fantastic. I "sew" enjoy all of your clever tips on piecing accurately and look forward to each post. Thank you and please keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteThat basket it so cute! I have had problems adding handles to blocks in the past. I like your template idea! Will have to try that one out!
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Love the fabrics you used in this block!!!
ReplyDeleteYour fabrics are beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing your tips and techniques.
ReplyDeleteYou've spread a lot of happiness in twenty years, and been a part of many quilters's stories. That is quite a legacy.
ReplyDeleteVery nice basket block to go along with such beautiful fabric.
ReplyDelete20 years...yay!! You always make everything look so easy :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, 20 years! Very nice basket block. I love the fabric.
ReplyDeleteLove the pretty colors of nature you have selected. Best wishes for the next 20!
ReplyDeleteWOW...20 years! Congratulations! Cheers to at least 20 more.
ReplyDeleteWhat an important milestone! The patterns and fabric just keeps getting better and better. I would like a pillow or bowl filler for each of the blocks in the anniversary quilt.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree! I'm finishing up a pincushion booklet with over a dozen designs. Many are inspired by these blocks!
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