Great Granny Twist :: Bonus Quilt Baskets
It’s no secret that I love making patchwork things. The Fat Quarter Shop is having a blog hop to celebrate the anniversary of Lori Holt’s Great Granny Squared book, and all the projects feature blocks from the book with a twist.
For my project I started with a pull of low volume fabrics and some bright Anna Maria Horner {prints are from her older Innocent Crush line, and newer Folk Song} because I made my project as a gift for a friend, and I know she loves these fabrics together.
Since I decided to make a smaller project, I chose the Bonus Quilt pattern from the book.
I started off thinking I would make a One Hour Basket {more details and pattern here} with two blocks on each side. But after sewing the blocks I realized they were too large, so, instead, I made two baskets (one for my friend and one for me!).
I put sashing on the sides of each block and then the colored squares, just like the book called for, and then added a 2 ½” low volume strip to each side of the colored squares. Then I put an 4 1/2″ panel of Moda Gray Crossweave on the bottom of each patchwork section to make my panels the same size as the One Hour Basket panels.
Once my outer panels were the same size, I just followed the rest of the directions to make the basket. I lined these with my new favorite lining print, Maker by Art Gallery Fabrics.
I really enjoyed using this pattern for these baskets, and I loved the way Lori constructed her blocks, quick and easy with a little trimming!
Be sure to visit the Fat Quarter Shop’s blog post for all the rest of the links and enjoy Kimberly’s video tutorial for her Great Granny Circled project!
Cute, cute, and cute!!!! This twist is fabulous!!! 🙂
I love what you have done with these baskets, a great way to use a quick design and really effective. x
Can you tell me what size the squares are in the granny square, I am thinking 2 1/2″
Thank you, Lorraine
Love your baskets!!
Oh I LOVE your One Hour Baskets with the Bonus Quilt Pattern block from the book! They are beautiful!! Your fabrics are awesome all together! I ordered the book, and can hardly to wait to make a few baskets like you made!
Those baskets turned out adorable! great idea.
Oh yes! That’s a fantastic idea… those little blocks look great made up into baskets!
Jennie, the baskets are simply darling. You do such a lovely job with your sewing. Merry Christmas to all of you. XOXO
Your baskets are always winners.
I love your baskets so much Jennie!
What a sweet twist:)
xx
Lori
I love your baskets! I am going to have to make some.
These are really cute and I hope to use your idea and make some too!!
Super cute and they look GREAT – Marni
Super cute!
Love your fabric choices!