900 baskets later, I have 85 that I am going to keep in the quilt. Here they are, not quite finished being arranged, but nearly. Next step is to cut out and attach the striped lattice. Thelma told me that the amount of fabric in the kit is just barely or even maybe not quite enough. I am holding my breath that I have sufficient fabric. No way will I be able to find more of it if I run short.
This pattern is Hill Country Baskets by Bonnie Blue Quilts. The fabrics are a few from the kit, a few from my stash, and the rest from a layer cake of Metropolitan Fair by Barbara Brackman. The fabrics in the kit were all very nice, but an extremely dark color palette of navys, burgundys and dark forest greens. Just not what I felt like working with. I went with a much lighter shade of green, true blues and cherry reds. And a few pinks thrown in for interest and to balance out those lighter greens.
Wish me luck cutting out the lattice fabric. It is going to take forever to cut out those stripes individually. Stripes are a super cool look in a quilt, but goodness, they are labor intensive to get just right.
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This is coming along so nicely and what a beautiful quilt this is going to be. Think I like some of the lights in there and makes it warm but not dark….boy, lots of baskets there…..great job!
Gail
Love the light greens & pinks in these beautiful baskets. They will look even more wonderful with the lattice. Great work as ever Nicole!
Love it already and striped lattice will really set the blocks off. I can’t wait to see it!
mary
Wow this is some awesome quilt!! Can’t wait to see it with the lattice.
So pretty! I just love the colors. There is something about quilted baskets that warms my heart. Good luck with the lattice!
Really like this. Can’t wait to see the finished project.
Your excellent fabric choices make this quilt so much more interesting and happy. Well done!!
Fingers crossed that you have enough fabric for the lattice.
Hugs!
Nicole, I love, love, love your baskets’ quilt. Your quilt makes me want to make one too. Oh no, I already have a long list of “want to make” but then I think this one is going to the top of the list. I can’t wait to see your quilt’s lattice.
JaneN
Nicole, I just looked at Bonnie Blue’s quilt, and I am thinking that your quilt may not need the lattice it is so beautiful now.
JaneN
Whoa. That is a lot of great-looking baskets! Good luck with the striped lattice. It WILL LOOK AMAZING, so have fortitude, and persevere. And if you need to take a break or two during the process, then do — the process should be fun, too.
Wow! I admire you for making all of these… it would take me years with my Quilters ADD. A striped lattice will be amazing!
you definitely found the perfect combination of fabrics and colors. it looks spectacular. i’m getting ready to start my baskets for row twelve of the bee in my bonnet row along quilt. thanks for the inspiration.
Wowza!! I love the baskets, they look great. Not sure I could stand making 900 of them. I agree with you on the lattice cuts, such a pain to do but it looks great in the end. Good luck with the cutting.
So funny, your comment about 900 baskets later. It does feel that way sometimes doesn’t it?:) Love the pattern you’re working with and the colors. Very lovely.
Let us know if you run out of the lattice fabric. We’ll all help you find it!
Ahh, very nice!
Good job on sticking to it! (something I need more of!)
Love the changes you made! It’s going to look great when you’re done 😃
You’re getting there……think how beautiful it will be!
It looks so amazing! Good luck with the lattice fabric. You always make everything look incredible.
The blocks are beautiful Nicole. I love the stripe idea… I’m holding my breath for you! I really like these colors. So rich!
Very, very nice! I love the colors!
Wow. I love this quilt!