Basket Puzzle

[Nancy S.]

I had a lot of tough neighborhoods to work with, but it came out great. This was a great thinking experience. I don’t think I’ve done this much math in years. Thank you Alex.

[debra a.]

It looks amazing!

[debra a.]

I love this!

[Patt A.]

Love your setting. Stunning.

[Patt A.]

I must say how much I have enjoyed seeing all the quilts!! I have had a small relapse in my after chemo recovery, so I could mot sew. I was doing so well and getting baskets, etc done but I stood out in cold weather on election day.....I thought I was stronger!! but lesson learned!.....but by Sunday I should be a shiny new penny again!!! and get back to work; plus the next two projects......Thankyou Ales!! and thank you all you quilters!! Karen in SC

[Helen W.]

I'd like to try putting in a flange before I add a border. I just want to add a bit more of the gold color from the basket handles - what is the recommended finished width of a flange?
Thanks,
Laurel

Sound like a great idea to add a pop of color. I think the width is personal preference. I took a couple screen shots of videos you can type in your search bar to watch how to
calculate. I would audition a couple different sizes to see which looks most pleasing to you. I have used 1/4 inch on wall hangings and 1/2 inch on lap quilts.
If you want 1/4 inch showing you would need the 1/4 inch plus a 1/4 inch seam allowance and then multiply by 2 so it will have a fold. So you would cut the strip 1 inch wide.
For a half inch you add the seam allowance, 1/4 and that gives you 3/4 inch , then multiply by 2, so you cut it 1 an 1/2 inches. Hope this helps. Please post a picture
I would love to see how it turns out. HelenW
PS You could also do a flange binding to give a 1/8 pop of color at the edge. Watch the Jordon Fabrics video to see the process for that.

[Paola B.]

Hapi2so, I love your quilt! Purple is one of my favorite colors; it is so delicate . I love the border and the green that you have added! So lovely and sweet!

[Paola B.]

Ready for batting and backing and then the quilting

[Carol G.]

These are all great, every single one! I haven't made any more baskets in a couple weeks. Working on a couple early Christmas gifts. Maybe this weekend I will get back to working on them. You all are inspirational!

[Anna B.]

My Basket quilt top is done! Thanks, Alex -- this was fun!!!!!

[laurelomac]

This is so helpful. I just pieced my border and now I can move on with this great information.
Gratefully,
Laurel

[susanrfuller]

I made my baskets in purple because I had the most variety in my stash. It was very busy so I tried to calm it down with the border.

[Stella B.]

I’ve been wanting to make a fall themed table topper and the basket quilt was a perfect fit! Thanks Alex, for your presentations. They’ve been a godsend to me not only during the pandemic but also while dealing with significant health concerns affecting my husband.

[Stella B.]

My top is finished. I was beginning to wonder if it would happen or not. I had a hard time making it "me". If I had do-overs, I would change a few things, but overall, I'm pleased.

Thank you Alex for doing this!

[Stella B.]

Finally finished piecing front & back, calling it picnic basket puzzle quilt