For my new fall basket quilt I thought I would re-visit the basket I made in the spring (shown above). For this new basket I wanted to add some decorative fabric to the woven basket to make it more “fall-ish” . If you missed the basket weaving tutorials from the spring you can find them here.
To start with I pinned my vertical basket bars. It turns out that this works much better if you have an odd number of bars ( I had to add one at the end)
Then I wove a few horizontal bars in.
I made an extra wide (1/2") bias bar of this cute plaid to weave next.
Here it is all woven and glued and waiting for pumpkins.
I love the spalsh of plaid! Thanks, Erin.
Posted by: Michelle M | 10/19/2011 at 07:04 AM
Oh my. I love this! In the past, I made real baskets with cane and wood strips, so the idea of actually weaving the fabrics in the basket makes me very happy. Yours is really terrific! Thanks! As always, your blog is a treat. Happy stitching! B
Posted by: Becky Ganzhorn | 10/19/2011 at 07:12 AM
The plaid strip is a really nice touch!
Posted by: Tina | 10/19/2011 at 07:30 AM
how beautiful. The plaid adds such a beautiful touch.
Posted by: Beth Cunningham | 10/19/2011 at 07:56 AM
Love your basket. Can't wait to see the finished block!!
Posted by: Sandi1100 | 10/19/2011 at 08:55 AM
AWESOME!!! I've got to try this. Watch out Longaberger! I just might make a whole collection.
Posted by: NancyinSTL | 10/19/2011 at 12:47 PM
It is always such a treat to come to your blog. :) You make the most appealing designs and your applique work is exquisite.
Posted by: Lynette | 10/19/2011 at 02:24 PM
Oh my gosh, it is so lovely and I really adore the woven basket. Thanks so much for sharing. Hugs...
Posted by: Nancy | 10/19/2011 at 05:42 PM
Hi Erin, I LOVE this little basket! Looking forward to seeing the pumpkins when they are added. Gorgeous as always.
Posted by: Tania | 10/19/2011 at 05:59 PM
That is wonderful. What a great idea!!
Posted by: Shannon | 10/20/2011 at 11:27 AM