I'm Not on the Slow Boat Anymore

 I think sometimes I must 

be on the slow boat to China.

It seems that I'm always

a step behind
 what everyone else has discovered and already made.

Recently, Sue, over at Cozy Little Quilts,

was sewing the cutest fabric baskets.

I know, I've seen these before, but either I didn't

have the time or the inkling to make one.

Well, that changed last week.

I had both the time and I had the inkling.

 Here is the link to the FREE pattern : 

  http://www.craftsy.com

If you haven't checked it out.

You'd better.

 Because you're going to want to make a 

pile of these.

They're easy,

fun and 

a great stashbuster.

Each one uses about 1/2 yd of fabric.

  2 Fat Quarters would work perfectly, especially if

 the handles are made from a third fabric.

The pattern is called the "1 Hour Basket".

The first one actually took me a bit longer, but

once I got going, they were pretty fast.

Instead of using a fusible fleece,

I was introduced to a new product,

as least to me, again that slow boat thing,

called Soft and Stable byannie's.

I can see by checking online that

it's been around for a while.

Toot, Toot, I'm still on the boat!

It's a sew-in, foam like product that

eliminates the "basket droop".

It's light weight,

soft,

 and  easy to sew.

I did use my walking foot and that 

accommodated the slight added thickness.

Using this sew-in interfacing, eliminated

any wrinkles that I've been known to 

create with a fusible product.

Gosh, I'm glad my boat

finally made it shore.

These baskets

are just to cute to miss.

 Until Next Time-