One hour basket

If you read my blog post yesterday, I reviewed two baskets tutorials. They are very excellent tutorials to be checked out! But, I still wasn't totally happy with my baskets. These were going to become my Christmas presents for the year, and I wanted to get them right for all of my friends and family. I made another version of the one hour basket from Kelby. This time using the heaviest stabilizer available here in Germany - S 520, Vliesoline. I thought it worked much better to give the…

This super simple fabric basket with handles can be used for anything, but the designer made it to store some of her ever-growing fat quarter collection. The

One of the first things I do each morning is walk around the house and open up all of the blinds and curtains. And I mean ALL of them. January and February are not my favorite months - mostly because the days are so short and the sunshine is fleeting. To help with the lack of sunshine, I try to bring in plenty of bright colors to my home...and take a vitamin D pill ;) This week I made this fun and easy basket to use in my kitchen. It didn't take me long at all and I love that yellow! First…

I may be late to the *One Hour Basket party, but after a day, I am addicted. If you haven’t seen it yet, the One Hour Basket is a free pattern by @KelbySews (her IG handle) on Craftsy. It’s quick and easy to make with Kelly’s fantastic tutorial and step by step photographs. I made the first one by following the measurements and instructions. I used the cutest fabrics – both available from Modes 4U Fabrics. They have the CUTEST stuff!!! The knitting sheep print is such fun and perfect for a…

I recently made this basket to give to my sister for her birthday. She’s got into crochet (after years of me trying to get her “hooked”) and has been making beautiful little baby …

When my mum was here for Easter she made two One Hour Baskets. I've already shown you the first one which was for me: but I haven'...

With a baby at home, I always appreciate a sewing project I can start and finish during my son’s nap time. These 1-hour sewing projects include quick gifts, quilted items…

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I may be late to the *One Hour Basket party, but after a day, I am addicted. If you haven’t seen it yet, the One Hour Basket is a free pattern by @KelbySews (her IG handle) on Craftsy. It’s quick and easy to make with Kelly’s fantastic tutorial and step by step photographs. I made the first one by following the measurements and instructions. I used the cutest fabrics – both available from Modes 4U Fabrics. They have the CUTEST stuff!!! The knitting sheep print is such fun and perfect for a…

Super Easy Fabric Baskets These are about 6" tall and 6" wide. The LEFT basket was made from (56) 2" squares. Bottom piece 6 1/2 x 11. Backing and batting 20 x 13. The RIGHT basket was made from (30) 2 1/2" squares. Bottom piece 6 1/2 x 10 1/2". Backing and batting 20 x 13. Using 2 1/2" squares: Sew two sets of 3 x 5 using 2 1/2" squares- EACH should measure 6 1/2 x 10 1/2. Cut the bottom piece 6 1/2 x 10 1/2. Sew the patchwork to each side of the bottom piece. Layer it with batting and…