Basket Puzzle Quilt Lessons
Make the Basket Puzzle Quilt with Alex Anderson as she creates different basket blocks for you to try. She will encourage you to branch out, set blocks and borders differently, and to combine colors and values so that they please your eye. No two quilts will turn out the same.
This class was originally created during multiple Facebook LIVE sessions. These are recordings of those sessions.
Facebook LIVE / YouTube LIVE / Alex Anderson LIVE
The basket handle pattern is available in the Downloads section.
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Basket Puzzle Quilt - Introduction
Alex introduces you to the Basket Puzzle Quilt project.
Basket Puzzle Quilt - Lesson 02 - Basket C Block
Learn how to make the Basket C block. Basket C is actually a very cute quilt block. Alex says, "It must have been 4:58 on a Friday at the naming company, but the block itself is a winner."
Basket Puzzle Quilt - Lesson 03 - Magic Math
Alex explains the 2 ways to do the math on the basket pieces. The first way is to follow the cutting instructions in the "Quick & Easy Block Tool" book. The second way - Alex changes the math just a bit to guarantee a perfect outcome. She increases the cutting size and then trims down to the finished size.
Basket Puzzle Quilt - Lesson 04 - Basket G Block
One of the great things about basket quilt blocks is the differences you get by flipping the blocks. Alex shows you how to make a fun "Basket G" block.
Basket Puzzle Quilt - Lesson 05 - Quick Flying Geese
Alex will help you make "Basket D" with her method of doing "Quick Flying Geese".
Basket Puzzle Quilt - Lesson 06 - How to Block a Quilt
Alex shows how she blocks a quilt on her design wall. She gives some tips on how and what pins she uses. Alex also gives advice on people's quilts in progress.
Basket Puzzle Quilt - Lesson 07 - Basket Handle Tutorial
Handles on the Basket quilt blocks can be tricky. Alex has quilting tips and suggestions on how to make your handles turn out beautiful.
Basket Puzzle Quilt - Lesson 08 - The (Big) Cherry Basket
The Cherry Basket Quilt isn't hard, but there are a lot of 1/2 square triangles. There are a lot of exposed biases on this block. Alex has some tips and directions. Plus, the handle is very evident so it needs to look great. Get this cherry basket quilt block right and everyone will be impressed...even you.
Basket Puzzle Quilt - Lesson 09 - Partial Seams
When continuous seams just aren't possible you need a partial seam. So when is this necessary and how do you do it? In this quilting tutorial, Alex has some quilting tips and tricks.
Basket Puzzle Quilt - Lesson 10 - Seamless Seams & Pinwheels
How do you join fabrics "seamlessly"? Plus, one of Alex's favorite blocks, the pinwheel quilt block.
Basket Puzzle Quilt - Lesson 12 - Borders
Finally, we reach the borders. Capt'n John does not like my borders for this quilt. Other than choosing me, Capt'n John's choices have always been questionable. BUT, you might agree with him. Let's take a look together at border choices for quilts in general and then for the Basket Puzzle quilts in particular.
Basket Puzzle Quilt - Lesson 13 - Quilt Batting Tips
It's time to finish. Alex has tips on batting. Wool? Cotton? Poly? Bamboo? Mixtures? What about Table Runners. Alex and her online chatters give ideas and tips on batting.
