March is International Craft Month. Woot!!!
Come hop along and BEE CREATIVE!
Let’s get in the spring mood. Easter is just around the corner and this is one of my all time favorite quick projects….the fabric basket. You can whip this super easy basket up in about 15 minutes. Hint, hint, teachers love to get candy! Oh, and don’t forget…cute little windup toys make FUN easter gifts for young and old!!
TUTORIAL BELOW
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BASKET TUTORIAL
It really does hold an entire package of Hershey Kisses!!
Supplies
10x10 piece of fabric
10x piece of felt
Four 20 inch pieces of 1/4 inch wide ribbon
Chalk wheel (recommended) or fabric marker
Pinking Sheers
Fray Check (optional)
Directions
Pin the fabric and felt together with “wrong” sides touching.
Use a chalk wheel or fabric marker to draw an 8 x 8 inch square and a 1 1/2 x 9 inch rectangle.
Cut out using pinking sheers.
Thread your machine so the bobbin matches the felt and the machine matches the fabric color.
Set your machine on a zig zag stitch.
Using your presser foot as a guide sew down each side of the handle. Set this aside.
Use your chalk wheel to draw a line 2 1/2 inches from each side of the basket fabric to make a grid.
Center and pin your ribbon over the two vertical lines. Sew with a zig zag stitch. Repeat this step for the two horizontal lines. You may need to adjust the stitch width and length to fit the ribbon nicely.
To finish the edge of the basket, begin sewing at one of the ribbons using a zig zag stitch and your presser foot as a guide. Continue sewing until you get to the opposite end of the ribbon you started with.
Stop and tuck the handle approx. 1/2 inch between the layers of fabric and pin. Do not remove basket from the machine.
Continue sewing around until you get to the last ribbon. Stop and insert the other end of the handle between the fabric layers.
It will seem a little awkward but it’s correct.
Push the handle out of the way and continue sewing until you get to your starting spot. That will only be a couple of inches.
Turn the basket right side out and tie the ribbons into a bow at each corner. Flip the corners down to make tear drop shapes. Add a drop of fray check to the ribbon ends (optional).
The most important step…fill with candy!
Hope you enjoy your basket!
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Thank you for very cute pattern and the tutorial. vanda@chittenden.co.za
ReplyDeleteYour bunny quilt is so cute!
ReplyDeleteOh, thanks so much for this tutorial. That basket is really cute.
ReplyDeleteHard to believe Easter is just around the bend. It's the perfect month for getting ready, and adding crafts that have our touch. (And, I'm with you on the wind up toys!)
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial of the basket and what a cute bunny quilt.
ReplyDeleteCute basket!
ReplyDeleteI love your little basket, it's so perfect for anytime of the year, filled with candy of course. :)
ReplyDeleteI love easter, too. Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is an adorable little basket and looks so easy to make! Thanks for the great tutorial!
ReplyDeleteI really like that you showed your cute little basket in the two different color ways. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletewhat a neat basket tutorial. BTW told darlene that your link doesn't work on the rafflecopter, actually 4 of them didn't for me. But I knew yours was in my feed anyways.
ReplyDeleteThis basket is adorable and really something the grand kids would love, and oooh maybe one for my parents front door of their apartment
ReplyDeleteWell done and great tutorial!
Cute baskets. I use to make these for my grandchildren and loved doing it. They always enjoyed all the candy and toys I put in there. Maybe I need to make a few more. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI've been trying to figure out what I wanted to use for a candy dish for a demo I'll be participating in, and, I'd totally forgotten about my fabric baskets, similar to yours (no handle). Thanks for reminding me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post. I agree baskets filled with candy and little toys are perfect gifts for all ages, for Easter or any time of the year. Love your basket design and great tutorial. I definitely want to make this. And your Easter Bunny wallhanging is delightful. Thank you for sharing and participating in our kick off event to Celebrate International Craft Month. Great job.
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www.quiltshopgal.com
Really cute, fun and easy basket would be great for many seasons. Thank you for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteLOL well that basket is a winner! Thank you, I'm going to try this one.
ReplyDeleteCute basket!
ReplyDelete"Fill with candy"--you are right; this is the most important step! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tutorial
ReplyDeleteSo many idea, so little time! Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteRosemary
Love that basket Carol, and it looks so easy to put together. I'm definitely going to make some.
ReplyDeleteCute little basket. Thanks for showing us how to make it.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at "holds a whole bag of kisses"! What a sweet treat for a teacher or neighbor. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice little basket. Thanks.
ReplyDeletewhat a clever idea, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks
ReplyDeleteNow I know what I can make for the kids in Sunday School. thanks.
ReplyDeleteCute projects.
ReplyDeleteI would have to fill mine with thread or fabric. Candy is a no-no for my blood sugar.
ReplyDeleteCute basket and wall hanging. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteHI,your projects are so cute! You're making it seem like Spring is coming! Thanks for this giveaway! msstitcher1214@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteyour projects are wonderful. thanks for sharing the tutorial on that adorable basket.
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At my house the kisses don't last long enough to make it to a basket!! Cute project!!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! A month celebrating being crafty is right up my alley!
ReplyDeleteLove the bunny wall hanging x
ReplyDeleteThanks for the basket tutorial. Must say that the wall hanging really made me smile.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the basket tutorial. My Goddaughter will be visiting for Easter and will need a cute little basket for the Easter egg hunt. This will be perfect.
ReplyDeleteCutest bunny quilt ever!
ReplyDeleteVery cute bunny wall hanging! jvermunt(at)shaw(dot)ca
ReplyDeleteI love you be the basket. Looks easy and definitely will be able to use my stash
ReplyDeleteIt's all about the Hershey kisses! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe bunny quilt is way cute loving the glasses! Thank you for the tutorial, I have added it to my to-do list.
ReplyDeleteCute bag. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat's a cute little basket...and of course the Candy!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing! Love the pattern and tutorial.
ReplyDeleteLove your little 9 patch basket! Hope to make one for the holidays coming up.
ReplyDeleteCute basket. Looks super easy! Thanks for the tut!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice quick way to make a basket. I love that you can store them flat if you need to.
ReplyDeleteI love spring!m. Thanks, Peggy
ReplyDeletepeggy_verdongibbs@att.net
Oh my our basket is fabulous, and so cute and timely wouldn't take much more than a layer cake to make a whole passel of baskets for the grandkids for Easter.
ReplyDeleteWhat cute little baskets! It's so cheering to see Easter crafts after a long winter.
ReplyDeleteWhat cute little baskets! It's so cheering to see Easter crafts after a long winter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great and simple idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great and simple idea. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing these cute Spring projects!
ReplyDeletedonnalee1953 (at) gmail (dot) com
Creative basket, great tutorial but I would really enjoy eating the chocolates .
ReplyDeleteHappy Quilting :)
The basket is very sweet.
ReplyDeleteGreat basket, thanks!!
ReplyDeletecork@pa.rr.com
Making this basket for my granddaughter. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCute basket, but really. The kisses wouldn't be around long enough for me to finish sewing it!
ReplyDeletefun projects thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteVery cute basket ty for idea.... Love your bunny quilt so happy looking...... happyness04431@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful ideas, you make this all look sew very easy.
ReplyDeleteLuv your color combinations. Thanks for sharing your energies.
Will be making a few now to share with kids at church.
Fabric baskets are fun to make. Your tutorial was fabulous and easy to follow! I know I will be making a few of these. Thank you for sharing and have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this little basket! I know I will be making many of them to put gifts in. Thank!
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Thanks for sharing the cute basket w/us!
ReplyDeleteCute and fun. I may grab my nieces and nephew and have them make one. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial for cute basket
ReplyDeleteAdorable--thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeletecute basket and one that won't take ages to make. I think it would be nice to have little ones for place settings for Easter dinner
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Carline, bandcanthony@gmail.com
Thanks for participating in the mini blog hop! And thanks for the cute basket tutorial...I have the perfect Easter fabric so I can make one for my mom's Easter basket!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your talent with us, and thank you for this wonderful giveaway! Thanks and God bless! ILuvTheEucharist (at) aol.com
ReplyDeleteDarling basket. Thanks for the tute.
ReplyDeleteLove the bunny wLl hanging and the baskets are just too cute.
ReplyDeleteI think the little basket is adorable. Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteLove the bunny, the glasses are just too cute! vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteCute little basket! Would make great favors.
ReplyDeletekellam.susan@yahoo.com
How cute! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete--Nancy. (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)
Thanks for the tutorial for your very cute fabric basket. Lucky you with all your new batiks:)
ReplyDeleteI love your studious looking bunny painting Easter Eggs mini quilt - gorgeous.
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perry94022 at hotmail dot com
thank you for the little basket tutorial. What a neat thing to make for a quick gift!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute basket! I'd like to make one for each holiday!
ReplyDeleteHow super cute! Great tutorial. I'm glad someone else thinks that orange isn't just for Halloween--it can make a statement anytime!
ReplyDeletereillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com
That is a really cute and quick project. One my grand daughters would love. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a quick and easy way to make a fabric basket. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have a similar bag that my MIL made me, so cute.
ReplyDeleteThis is great idea. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCute patterns. Love the quilt. Can't wait to make something of yours.
ReplyDeleteEach tutorial makes me think you are a artists.
ReplyDeletegandn74@ymail.com
WHat a cute basket - and so easy to make too! Thanks for sharing!
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