Monday, January 31, 2011

Baskets are tops

I'm very happy with this version .... once all quilted up, it will be a lovely summer quilt. DH wanted me to hang this up in our dining room right away even though it is not finished. Soon it will come down and be marked up for hand quilting. Oh yes, I am thrilled with this one! :o)The size is 96" square. Once all quilted up, washed and dried ... it will not be hanging on the floor any more.

My pattern source: EQ6
My inspiration: all those other basket quilts that have been shown on the web. I believe the original designers are from Blackbird Designs.

Have a great day!

28 comments:

Lady Reannon said...

This quilt is absolutely gorgeous! You do such amazing work. :-)

Ellen said...

Beautiful

Barb said...

Lovely! and how nice he wanted you to hang it up!

Raewyn said...

Beautiful - the 9-patches and final border really set it off and make it so special. Have fun quilting it.

Darlene said...

Oh my be still my heart! This quilt is drop dead gorgeous - I can't wait to see it quilted.

Would it be a compliment if I were to make one similar?

:-)

Teresa Rawson said...

Oooo,ahhhh, Eeee! This is stunning! I love how you set and bordered your lovely baskets!

In stitches,
Teresa :o)

Sew Create It - Jane said...

Oh it is stunning and how wonderful that your husband wants you to put it up on the wall! I need a permit in my home to do that! LOL

Ali Honey said...

Well done! How is it attached to your wall?

Alberta Gal, Shauna said...

Wow the time that it would take to make all those baskets.. LOVE it

*karendianne. said...

When DH wants it up on the wall you really know you knocked it out of the park! I'm absolutely pleased myself. I love how you worked the border out and appreciate how you shared that thought process with us. It made this creation all the more fun.

Karen said...

I can't believe you are going to hand quilt this after I've been whining about my basket quilt. But it is beautiful. What a fun happy time you will have. I'll bet it makes your DR look wonderful :).

Joanne said...

It looks fantastic!♥

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Just stunning......Rose Marie you are amazing...

Julie Fukuda said...

I'm glad to hear you will be hand quilting that beautiful quilt. It deserves only the best.

Deb said...

Oh my it is just amazing I lvoe love love it!! oh you are so inspiring!! love it

Sandra said...

This is lovely! Handquilting it will make it even more wonderful:)

paulette said...

I am in awe!! I am currently working on these baskets (from Blackbirds 'When the Cold Wind Blows' book)...I have only about 15 blocks done....you have inspired me to get stitching!! LOve your quilt -your border is stunning!!
Paulette

Mary said...

It is beautiful. Wow!! I love it.

Jennifer said...

That is really beautiful, and I can see why he wanted it hung! You were right about the border, it suits very well. It will be gorgeous for both spring and summer.

Janet said...

Your quilt is gorgeous Rose Marie. What a pleasure it'll be to quilt it and revisit all the baskets.

QuiltSue said...

It is a beautiful quilt. How long does it take you to hand quilt one this size though?

Jayne Honnold said...

You have done a magnificent job on this! It is scrumptious!
Jayne

hetty said...

Stunning! Amazing work!

Carrie P. said...

Well done, it is fabulous.

Kim said...

There are no words adequate enough to compliment this one, Rose Marie. It's going to be a joy to quilt this one, huh? :-D

julieQ said...

OH, how pretty!! Love, love love it!!

MARCIE said...

Wonderful quilt! I love it!

Susan said...

That is breathtaking.........

Wonderful quilt.........