Saturday, 16 August 2025

Started a Basket Case quilt and where I left off on it

I found this pattern online way back when......and left it at that.  I was not ready to make it.  I kept the picture for inspiration and for the details of the maker, to know where to get the pattern.


Recently in March, during my time of mending, just before my second surgery, I did some quilt shop, shopping therapy, and came across this pattern again, so I bought it.  I went home and immediately started a couple of blocks.  

Over the course of a couple of days, I proceeded to make another hand full of blocks.  Nine in total.  Then they were put aside....hence how a UFO is established....lol.  

This is a pattern to use up jelly rolls, however I altered my blocks to fit the size of strips that I had on hand, which are 2" wide instead of 2 1/2".  Blocks turn out a bit smaller, but this way I get to use up strips from my already cut drawers.

The construction of this block is a bit different, so I am unable to use this as a leader/ender, as I get confused at curtain spots and end up taking too much time to sort it out.  That is primarily the reason why it got put aside, until I can make this the primary project.  I had it tucked away so well that I completely forgot about it.  I'll have to get this one back out!

Take care everyone and don't forget to take some time for yourself, you deserve it!

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