My first little finish is another scrap basket. I’ve had slab/crumb block in my UFO box for a couple of years. I always wanted to do these cute baskets. So this summer is the time!
I have participated in CiL’s block drive at Kat and Cat Quilts since January 2018. Currently Kat is taking a break. She’s catching up with all the Blocks from the previous drives. Though she didn’t say, I would assume her “Day Job” is taking it’s toll also. She is in the medical arena. So I made a little baby quilt to donate to Jack’s Basket.
Last week I posted the 5 pieced blocks ( are they chunky churn dash?) and two hour glass blocks asking for advice. I just looked back at my blog and these blocks were first made by Sylvia at Treadlestitches. She calls them Nine Patches and Rails. See her finish here!
Alycia suggested setting the hour glass blocks to frame the block. I think this is what she had in mind. I love it.
On my design wall with the top and bottom borders just stuck in place. You can see my original post with all the blocks here. Lots of these scrappy blocks. More boy like in colors and fabrics. So I will be looking for setting fabric for them.
It wasn’t big enough for Jack's Basket so I added a cream 1 inch border then a 3 inch pink border. It’s just right now. I wonder if I can quilt it myself ? I’m reluctant to try. I can do wavy lines, stitch in the ditch or some outline quilting. But I’d really like some flowers or swirls or something more graceful. When I get the backing pieced...I think I’ll call my long arm quilter and see if she has an opening.
This is better, borders are done. I am so pleased with the almost finish.
I'll link up with Alycia at Finished or Not Finished Friday.
And maybe because I am done before Friday, I'll link up with Can I Get A Whoop Whoop with Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict.
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Lovely scrap baskets and cut baby quilt. The hourglass blocks do a great job of showing off the Nine Patch and Rails blocks.
ReplyDeleteJudy, fun baskets!!! More fun that you used your crumb slabs! And that Jack's Basket quilt is so precious!!! Super sweet! I love how you set it. They're in need of more blankets/quilts/afghans right now, too, so great timing!
ReplyDeleteI love your scrap baskets. I purposely combined my greens into one basket because I’m seriously trying to downsize my stash. But I love how your two baskets look so cute together!
ReplyDeleteOh! Those slab baskets!! I love them and always want to make one.... and yes!!! the hourglass blocks frame that so nicely!! its looking so great!@
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