Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Just Takes Two

 Here are my blocks for mid month. It was so nice they were easy and fairly quick to get together.
I loved the way to the basket block was assembled.
 Applique 4 handles on a background square. Add triangles to make the baskets.
 Add strips that have red triangles added to the ends.

Add background triangles to the bottom of baskets, trim and ta-da! A very unique way to make this block. I loved it!!
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  1. reganSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    That IS fun! Thanks for the how-to!

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  2. Nancy Near PhiladelphiaSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    DAZZLED by that method and that block!

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  3. SewWhatsNewSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    I am always happy to see your progress. Mine is still on my file to be made in October only. Too many things happening now.

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  4. JacquelineSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Love the blocks/ colors. and thanks for the tut.. I have never seen a basket block done like that. Now if I can just remember it down the road.

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  5. HeatherSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Love it! Wish I had started this one.

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  6. Kindred QuiltsSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    What a great way to make a basket block... not as intimidating as other methods. Appreciate you sharing it with us!

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  7. julieQSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Beautiful blocks, Lori!! I am so proud of you for keeping up with this one...not easy for sure!! Your quilt will be gorgeous!

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  8. Needled MomSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    I'm looking forward to these blocks. Yours look wonderful!!!

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  9. Me and My StitchesSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Your blocks look so good - and what's not to love about a basket block? This looks like a really unique way to make them - thanks for sharing!

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  10. CherylSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Wow, interesting piecing technique!

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  11. KyleSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    You've been so good at keeping up. Your blocks look so good. The basket block would make a cute mini quilt.

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  12. LorisSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    That's a great basket block. Lovely work!

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  13. BethSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    That seems like a lot easier than the way I made some baskets. I will have to try them before I forget. Thanks. Your blocks look great.

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  14. SharonSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    I haven't made my blocks yet, but I too, loved how this block was put together. Would be a great way to make a bigger piece with all baskets.

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  15. JanSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    That is a smart way to sew that block, which is very cute, I might add!

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  16. MichelleSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Cute...are you coming to Portland this weekend for the quilt show?

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  17. Randy D.September 19, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    They look great!! I will do mine in Wisconsin, I think, since I won't really have time before then to work on them.

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  18. Linda OSeptember 19, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Another group of beautiful blocks! What a fun way to construct the basket block!

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  19. audreySeptember 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    wow! the basket block looks super easy and turned out so nice!

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Nice! As always!

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  21. SusanSeptember 19, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    What a great block!

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  22. Ann MarieSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    Thanks for sharing the block construction. I've got to give it a try. Yours looks great.

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  23. *karendianne.September 19, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing the construction of the basket block. That was interesting. Dig it.

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  24. JanetSeptember 19, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    I just love the reds you are using! Your blocks look great!

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  25. libbyquilterSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    i have to agree, that looks like a brilliant way to make the basket block~!

    :-)
    libbyQ

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    1. Donna KeatingSeptember 20, 2012 at 11:34 AM

      Like that basket pattern too. Although I put JT2 blocks on hold, this one intrigues me. It would make a cute quilt full of baskets.

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  26. CélineSeptember 20, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Thanks you, this foto will help much women, kiss

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    What a great basket block! What size is it? I may have to at with that one this weekend! Thanks for sharing!

    Terri

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  28. LoriSeptember 20, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    It finishes at 9".
    You can get the pattern for free here:
    http://dearjane.com/just_takes_2.htm

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  29. LibbySeptember 21, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    All of this red and white - I really need to jump on board and make something red and white. You keep me inspired.

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  30. JoSeptember 24, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    I saw this method in a magazine a bit ago and wanted to try it. I think I would like it!!

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