I'm really not starting a new project, just doing a couple of test blocks. (famous quilter words!)
I saw a great old quilt in reproductions with a wide double pink sashing.
I wondered if I could mix it up and do it in the indigo blues that I have. The quilt was pieced but I also saw an applique option so thought I'd try both.
This is a 6" finished pieced block. I got this fabric when I took a class from Lori Triplett on indigo resist.
This is the appliqued version.
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I love little basket blocks. I swapped them with friends years ago.
ReplyDeleteblue and pink is perfect together.
I would piece but with oversized background so the basket would float in the block.
ReplyDeleteNow you have me thinking of doing this...
I like both the pieced and the appliqued. If it were up to me, it would depend on what other projects I had going. Lots of pieced projects? Then I'd applique. And of course vice versa. You mentioned a road trip coming up. Might be another project you could stash away so you don't get bored with doing only one project! Hahaha!
ReplyDeleteI like the the second from the top...... I made one similar. I love blues and double pinks!
ReplyDeleteI ve done a few basket quilts.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite method is piece the bottom half, and applique the handed before joining the 2 halfs. I hand applique so I had some hand work to do.
Since applique and I are not on friendly terms, I would piece. I don't even applique handles. But as to your sample blocks--I think they are equally appealing, so whichever method is more comfortable to you.
ReplyDeleteI like the pieced one. 8t looks great plus I might attempt it!
ReplyDeleteBoth look good. I tend to be very traditional, so I d pick pieced, but truly both look great.
ReplyDeleteWould the sashing still be double pink?
Is that a new doggy I am seeing, on IG? Such a cutie w his heart nose spot.
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I think the pieced block looks more “vintage” while the appliqué one is a bit chunkier (handle) and looks a bit more “ folk” Both are great, just different
ReplyDeleteWhat about piecing the basket and appliquéing the handle? It would speed up the process and provide the best look!
ReplyDeleteSEW glad to hear that you're NOT starting a new project, Lori. LOL!!
ReplyDeleteI like all of these blocks and I would do whatever is fun for you! For me, I love the chunky appliquéd blocks and *love* the indigo!!!
ReplyDeleteI think the appliqued one has a nicer shaped handle...sort of classic, but both are completely adorable!
ReplyDeleteI like the shape of the handle on the pieced one best. I'm not fond of applique, but stitching curves might drive me nuts. I say do what your comfortable doing.
ReplyDeleteBoth are pretty, it is just wat you feel like doing in the moment.
ReplyDeletewhy not throw caution to the wind and put both kinds of baskets in one quilt?
ReplyDeleteBoth baskets are super cute, but I love the look to the applique handle. Maybe I'm a wee bit biased towards that though! lol
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