Baskets of Stars

Back in May I purchased a kit
designed by Moda.
I'm generally not a kit buyer,
but this one just spoke to me.
It is one of the
"Collection for a Cause"
Mill Book Series
Circa 1892

This particular quilt is
supporting the cause...
The Texas Quilt Museum.

I always hope that with each new
project there's at least one new idea or technique
that I can learn and

add to my tool belt.

This pattern had an accurate and different way to

applique the basket handles.

Two basket handles were

included in this oval shape.
It made for easier and
accurate placement on the background pieces.

I appliqued it as usual, but

knotted at the beginning and ending

of each handle individually.

The seam allowance was included in the oval shape
so when the square was cut in half

to yield 2 basket handles

there was adequate seams to

attach it to the pieced basket.
The knots prevented the handles from
coming unstitched.

The pattern is available here.

It's easy and doable.

It was inspired by this quilt 

in the Texas Quilt Museums collection.

There's some applique,

some piecing,

 but no borders.

The baskets alternating with the appliqued stars
are set square, not on point, but
they actually create the look

 of a diagonal set.


Basket of Stars was fun to reproduce. 
It's a classic design and would
work up great with any reproduction
fabrics in your collection.
I love being connected to the
rich quilting history of the past,
and this pattern takes us back.

Until Next Time-