...did someone fill your basket today? These little fabric baskets were made using this tutorial by Ayumi at Pink Penguin. I highly recommend it! Easy to follow and easy to make.
I used up some leftover batting...a sturdy, poly-blend that I had needed for a special project. I was thrilled with the firmness of the basket body until I realized that a bit of wrestling was going to be involved as I tried to top-stitch the top edge. Other than that, it was smooth sailing.
If you decide to make one, an allover print works best for the lining. If you choose a directional design, one side of the basket interior will look upside-down when finished. I didn't notice finished size measurements in the tutorial or among the many examples of finished baskets that I've seen on the blogs. The base measures 5 1/4" x 3 3/4" and the basket body is 4" high.
Cute! Do you know who made the bird fabric?
Posted by: Priscilla | April 12, 2009 at 02:03 PM
thanks for the link .... and then I'm still waiting for my Pfaff to return from a tune=up .... I think I told you I had to order a power cord as we never found it in the unpacking!
Posted by: MaryjoO | April 12, 2009 at 03:40 PM
Very cheery bags!
Posted by: Mary | April 12, 2009 at 04:26 PM
very adorable! Hope that you had a lovely Easter! And that someone gave you a big chocolate bunny :)
Posted by: lisa | April 12, 2009 at 05:26 PM
Those are really cute!
Posted by: Chris | April 12, 2009 at 09:01 PM
Hahaha -- I would have NEVER guessed that the fabric you were playing around with on your last post would turn into these little baskets. Very cute -- I love your selection of fabrics. I hope you've had a very nice Easter!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | April 12, 2009 at 09:19 PM
And if you make one of these using 3" squares instead of 2", you'll have a honkin' long, floppy basket. Just FYI. Brought to you by the Been-There-Done-That Dept.
Posted by: amy lobsiger | April 12, 2009 at 10:23 PM
So cute! I've been wanting to make something similar. I can think of tons of uses for them.
Posted by: Kristin | April 12, 2009 at 10:45 PM
I really like these "big ear" baskets, and yours are made in my favourite bright colours too - thank you for the link!
Posted by: mathea | April 13, 2009 at 05:06 AM
Very cute! Fresh and springy--I love the linen with the bright prints.
Posted by: KathieB | April 13, 2009 at 07:29 AM
Those are so cute!
Posted by: Carole | April 13, 2009 at 07:36 AM
Those are so adorable. Maybe you could just make a few and sell them to those of us who are sewing-challenged?!
Posted by: Leslie | April 13, 2009 at 09:04 AM
They are WONDERFUL! Wish I didn't have this allergy to sewing.....
Posted by: Norma | April 13, 2009 at 09:39 AM
These baskets are SOO cute!!! I have yet to make one, but I am never disappointed in the final results I see on blogs.
Posted by: Lynn | April 13, 2009 at 11:18 AM
oh perfect... I need to make some birthday presents for little girls...
thank you!
Posted by: monica | April 13, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Oh these are fantastic! More basket than purse. How awesome! I love your color choices.
Posted by: deirdre | April 13, 2009 at 02:25 PM
Wonderful baskets... and thank you for the nice comments on my blog. I visited a friend in the Pacific NW this weekend and her house was a quilter's heaven - I thought of you, my new blog friend, and all your delightful post... :)
Posted by: janis | April 13, 2009 at 08:49 PM
Adorable! I can see baskets in my future! Wouldn't they be cute for sock knitting? A cute little baskets just sitting there ready to be picked up....you always inspire me! Hope you weather is beautiful there, it's fantastic here in Boston.
Posted by: Wendy | April 14, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Thanks so much for posting the link to that great tutorial. I had good fun this afternoon making a basket and, like an earlier commenter, can say that the slightest difference in square size makes a basket of rather different proportions. I'll follow the instructions *to the letter* next time!
Posted by: Gill | April 14, 2009 at 02:40 PM
I will need to make about 20 of these just to get them out of my system.
Posted by: Kay | April 15, 2009 at 12:14 AM
These are so cute!
Posted by: ayumills | April 15, 2009 at 04:05 PM
Very cheery! I wonder: if I make some of these for the theatre, maybe pople will be more willing to recycle their programs!
Posted by: Scribbles & Bits | April 16, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Love your cute baskets!
Posted by: Jennie | April 17, 2009 at 06:11 AM
Hi Jan,
Your baskets are really gorgeous! I love your colour choice, especially the cherries. Will see if my 10 year old would like to make one with me. They look a good size too. Have fun with Molly. Geri.
Posted by: Geri Barr | April 20, 2009 at 10:12 AM
I LOVE those bags. Unfortunately, I have just started knitting so I am in no condition to start quilting. But your blog has gotten me so inspired, I just feel like leaving knitting aside and start quilting something!
But obviously it just can't be that easy.
Posted by: Maddie | April 22, 2009 at 08:32 PM
those are so cuuuuuuute. i want one.
Posted by: Jenny | May 09, 2009 at 10:44 PM