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Embroidered Baskets Quilt Top

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Martha

This is the funny little quilt I was struggling with a few days ago when I asked for help, then removed the post because I had an idea.  I was going to give this to one of the pregnant teachers at school, but because it’s almost all vintage fabric (except the narrow blue border), I changed my mind.  Although the fabric is unused, I always worry about the quilt holding up to all the washing a baby quilt requires.  I decided to make a a throw quilt and give it as a Christmas present. I’m sorry the picture is a little out of focus — it’s windy and the top kept flapping around.

The idea started with 9 vintage embroidered blocks that were included as a bonus with a larger lot of embroidered blocks I purchased from a generous seller on ebay — it’s sort of funny because I haven’t done anything yet with the larger group, although they are very pretty.  The blocks were smallish, so I added the triangles and set them on point. I ran into trouble deciding what to use in the alternate blocks, making a couple of patterns that looked really bad.  Because I have a big collection of blue vintage fabric (way more than any other color for some reason), I could afford to use lots of them in this quilt.  I made 9 of the 25-square blocks — cutting 4 of them in half and one in quarters.  I know this is a pretty sleazy way to piece and the points don’t come out perfectly, but I’m okay with it.  This is no heirloom quilt — it was fast, and I’ve got lots more Christmas presents to make.

The wider border fabric was pretty big (just over a yard at 36″ wide) but I still had to piece it in several places.  My husband told me I shouldn’t use it for a border because the quilt was already very busy, and I know he’s probably right, but I did it anyway.  I guess I just really wanted to use that piece — which I really like and have had for a long time.  I’ll quilt this one by hand using a simple design.

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7 thoughts on “Embroidered Baskets Quilt Top”

  1. amy says:
    November 2, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    The quilt turned out GREAT! I really like how you set the embroidered blocks.

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  2. Ann Champion says:
    November 2, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    I just love how this turned out! I have to disagree with your hubby..I love that border fabric. 😉

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  3. barbara says:
    November 2, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    You manage to top yourself with every quilt you make. I love those cheerful colors and prints.

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  4. jan says:
    November 2, 2009 at 7:38 pm

    Lovely quilt! I think the border does add to the ‘business’ but I think it is a nice counterpoint to the embroidered blocks. In a way, it sets them off. Whoever is the recipient of this lovely quilt will be thrilled, I am sure!

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  5. Ann says:
    November 2, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    I REALLY love this quilt!!! It’s busy, sure, but in a VERY good way! Perhaps because of the strong reds in the border, it seems to advance toward you while the blues in the center recede, giving the quilt a lot of depth.

    The 25-square blocks are the perfect backdrop for the embroidered blocks, “sleazy” piecing and all – you made me laugh with that one!

    BEAUTIFUL job!

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  6. pratima says:
    November 3, 2009 at 4:10 pm

    I love your idea for setting blocks. They blend in seamlessly. It is a pretty little quilt 🙂

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  7. Mary says:
    January 15, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    I like this quilt a lot, too! It looks very pretty wherever it’s used. The embroidered baskets are so cute and all the blue and reddish vintage fabric is fun to look at. The new border is such a pretty Celtic-looking design and the underside such a warm, cozy fabric (my cats like it, too).

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