< Workshops Workshop: 06 — Basket Case

Basket quilts connect us to a long tradition, yet they can feel wonderfully fresh and modern. In Basket Case, you will use favorite fabrics and treasured scraps to create blocks that may be traditional, liberated—or a lively combination of both.

Jean will show you how to vary the size and proportion of your baskets, then bring different blocks together in one cohesive composition. Add fussy-cut flowers for extra personality, create a full quilt, or practice the techniques in a 20″ × 20″ pillow.

What You’ll Learn

  • Traditional and liberated basket-block construction
  • How to combine blocks of different sizes
  • Scrap and color strategies that create unity
  • Optional raw-edge floral embellishment
  • Flexible layout and finishing ideas

Supply List:

  • Sewing Machine and basic sewing tools

    It's always best to test your machine before class. Bring your favorite 1/4" foot for piecing and your FMQ/Darning foot. Basic Sewing tools include the items you like to have when sewing... a seam ripper? LOL, stiletto, marking tools, pencils, spare bobbins, scissors, rulers, pins, spare sewing machine needles (70 sharps are my favorite) - bring anything portable that makes you happy.

  • Personal cutting mat and your favorite, sharp rotary cutter

    Your mat should be large enough to work with 12” blocks and ruler for cutting on your personal mat

  • June Tailor® Ruler #JT-796

    Square up your blocks easily by using the "shape-cut ruler" I use this ruler in almost all my quilts, let me show you how spectacular it is and how perfect it can make your work.

  • Thread

    Bring a neutral cotton thread for piecing and top stitch and then bring a 50W cotton in white or cream, and another 50W cotton in black for the FMQ we will use to attach flowers to your baskets. I sell Aurifil thread and you can order from my store.

  • FABRICS: choose an assortment for your quilt. You can make the whole quilt scrappy or choose a color scheme
  • OPTIONAL: fussy cut floral motifs for your baskets

    As with my Garden Party Workshop, we can fussy cut flowers and FMQ/appliqué these to our baskets to add excitement and personality No fusibles or glues please

  • Personal iron (plugs permitting)