Friday, November 11, 2011

Basket Challenge

A while back I signed up for a challenge.
It was a fabulous opportunity for me to step out of my routine and play with some COLOR.

This picture jumps ahead in the story - my little finished wall quilt is quite happy to be on the wall of our back porch.  I am enjoying it with the pillow collection in this little eclectic area that looks out on the garden flowers.

It started HERE when Kathie asked who might be interested in a challenge!

I was sent a collection of four baskets all put together 2 x 2 and with no rules - make a project!

'No rules' projects are harder than rules!




 My solution was really simple - no fuss.


I did time box myself to finish it before we left on vacation and before the holidays.

I chose a combination of reproduction and 'modern' prints from my stash - another self imposed rule - no fabric purchases for this.

The finished project includes, pieced hourglass blocks, applique and a little embroidery.

I hand quilted it and enjoy it most evenings relaxing on the back porch.....

See what Lori did HERE

Bird of Paradise in back garden

Thanks - it was FUN!

Have a great week!

UPDATE:  I felt so bad Kathie lost her blocks I sent this quilt to her.  She was so generous to share them and her fabulous sense of humor - she deserved it!!  Pay it forward ;-)












18 comments:

  1. Very cute!!! And it looks quite happy in the happy little spot!!

    Blessings

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  2. Great job with the challenge! Just love the binding fabric . . . and that bird of paradise *S*

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  3. I really like what you have made with the baskets, Dawn. And that checked binding is a perfect frame! I love the applique you added--especially the little berry at the bottom of the inner border. It all works together so well. Excellent job! : )

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  4. You certainly rose to the challenge. Such a great wall hanging. I like the combination, applique and then the quilting. Good job.

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  5. Your border and binding are great complements to the whimsical baskets and your colorful little hourglass blocks. Such a cute project! Kathie presented you with an interesting challenge, and you met it with creativity.

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  6. That's so cool! I love what Lori did too. What a fun challenge! I love baskets anyway. :D

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  7. This is a departure for you! What fun!

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  8. what a fun little quilt and you've displayed it perfectly~!!~
    i'm a bit jealous of the tropical flowers growing in your yard. the bird of paradise is gorgeous~!

    :-)
    libbyQ

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  9. Prim style good. I think I like a challenge with no rules better than a whole bunch of rules.

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  10. Its just adorable....looks like the perfect spot for it.
    I am so glad you finished it. thanks.
    bird of paradise is amazing....

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  11. Your basket quilt is just darling. It looks nice where you display it.

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  12. I really like this. And I really enjoy your mix of modern and repro's. That makes my heart sing. Pulling it all together is a real talent!

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  13. Your basket quilt is wonderful Dawn! How funny we posted about it on the same day!! Of course, yours is actually done:)

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  14. That's a nice little quilt. I think it's hard to finish someone else's start. You have a nice balance of fabrics and styles.

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  15. Wonderful and good job! Thanks Dawn for sharing with us! I am sure that Kathie will be please too!

    Carolyn :)

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  16. Your first photo belongs in a decorator magazine. Love the little quilt! So fun!

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  17. A great little basket quilt. Love your applique.

    It looks perfect there with the seat and cushions.

    Your bird of paradise is thriving!

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  18. Great job on the basket challenge. Love the setting and the unexpected binding.

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