Baskets

I have signed up for a few more swaps (of course!) and one of them is the one-hour basket that is currently so popular in IG. I thought it would be good to have a practice and it would also make a good present for my friend's birthday.

And my one-hour basket (which has actually taken about a week because I was so slow) was actually easy and fun to make. The instructions are great and it should really take an hour if you keep at it.

I used a deco-weight fabric with Scottie dogs and some Art Gallery jungle for the lining. I really love how it turned out, I hope she does too.

And today I have been trying a mini version to send to my IG swap partner. Someone (and I can't remember who to credit, sorry) posted dimensions on IG so I decided to try it out. The construction is the same as the big basket but starting with pieces 8 x 4.75' and cutting a 1' square of the bottom.



I can see more of these in my future. And that's 3 more OPAMs for April.
Linking to Needle and Thread Thursday and Whoop Whoop Friday and this is the second item of my Q2 Finish Along list.

Celine

Comments

  1. Karen30 April 2015 at 10:50

    I use a different pattern to make a similar basket. I like the fabrics you used. They are fun and make great gifts.

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  2. Archie The Wonder Dog7 July 2015 at 13:02

    I love those Scottie dogs!

    *Visiting as a member of the official 2015 Finish-Along cheerleading squad*

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