I got the second basket block done last night and sewed a row together. I like how it is turning out. :) I need to finish the center! I didn't take it to work with me yesterday but I will today. Just part of one bird left to do and the berries so if I can at least get the bird done today, I'll be happy.

Wow! How exciting! It's beautiful so far! Keep the pictures coming!

That's going to be one bright and cheery quilt. I really like it, so far. :thumbup:

This is my favorite part of the process...when you see it all finally starting to come together. Beautiful quilt.

This is VERY PRETTY. I absolutely love it. Time for me to make something with delicate roses on it. Thank you for sharing!

It looks so clean and crisp and precise. I'm in awe!

Your work is so precise and beautiful. Let us see more as you continue working on it.

Ooooooooooooooo! That's going to be lovely.

The more I see this the more I fall in love with it.

This is.....ooooh I absolutely love it. Thank you for sharing! :thumbup:

That is going to be so pretty. Can't wait to see the finished quilt. It just reminds me of spring. :D :D :D

Oh so nice!

Beautiful! Can't wait to see its progress :D

That's stunning! I am so impressed. Not a pucker anywhere in sight and a lovely colour choice. Well done and thanks for sharing.

I starch the fabrics well before cutting so there is no getting out of shape and they stay where they're supposed to. :)

That's very interesting. Does that mean you have to wash the quilt after it's all finished? Would be very interested to hear how the steps come together to achieve such a fine result.

I pre-wash everything except pre-cuts like jelly rolls. I use either spray starch from a can or I buy a jug and mix it 50/50 with water in a spray bottle.

I spray every bit of fabric fairly well, not soaking wet though, when I iron it. It comes out amazingly wrinkle-free and has a stiffness that is at least as much as, usually more, than new, unwashed fabric. The only bad aspect is that it can make rulers slide more too so using some sandpaper dots is a good idea on the back of rulers.

It just goes together so well because the fabric isn't floppy and wanting to bunch or twist. I also use it for squaring up if I need to, shrinking or stretching a block. When I made the large HSTs for the baskets I cut them apart and did a light spray of starch on the seam when pressing them. It made it lay perfectly flat for cutting and piecing. I wouldn't do that on a piece that is already cut to the final size because it can make it shrink up like you wouldn't believe.

Yes, the quilt should be washed when completed but I would do that anyway.

Absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to see the rest. Great job.

Your work is just beautiful!! I love the colors and fabric you have choosen. Please keep showing us pictures as it progresses and thank you so much for sharing with us. :thumbup:

What a beautiful start! I can't wait to see more! Keep us posted.

Beautiful!! waiting to see more pictures of the progress..........

Wow!!!! That is going to be one beautiful quilt when done.

Oh my gosh, the more I see, the more I like it!

{{When I made the large HSTs for the baskets I cut them apart and did a light spray of starch on the seam when pressing them. It made it lay perfectly flat for cutting and piecing. I wouldn't do that on a piece that is already cut to the final size because it can make it shrink up like you wouldn't believe.}}

Thanks 4 tips you share with us today. But I need to know what is HSTs please
Thanks in advance

Love your fabrics - so bright and clean looking. Can't wait to see pics of progress.

sawsan - HST = half square triangles

That is coming out beautiful. I absolutely love this quilt.

wow that is gone to be beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Penny

So pretty! I can't wait to see the whole thing!

Rachel

This quilt is lovely, very delicate to the eye. I hope you will continue to share as your work progresses. Also, thanks foe sharing the starching tips!....Judi

lol... I made my mistake on this quilt and I hope it's the last. Because I changed the pattern to include the basket blocks AND I mis-cut some of the fabric, I didn't even have enough fabric to cut four more 2 1/2 x 8 1/2 pieces for the sides of two baskets. So, I used the other floral fabric for 2 of the blocks.

I cut two squares of the central flower motifs and used them for the tops of the baskets. Well, since they are cut in half I have two baskets with a single rose and two with carnation-like flowers. I planned to put them in opposite corners. I also planned to put the other white fabric in the opposite corners, which I failed to think of when I sewed this row together. Now, two baskets with the different whites but both have roses are in this row.

Sorry if that doesn't make sense. I suppose it keeps it from being so absolutely regimented too. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

nice job