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BASKET PUZZLE 07 Oct 2020 07:02 #150186

bbquiltmaker OFFLINE Posts: 1498 Thank you received: 1762	CarleneR, great quilt. I moved it here where all Basket posts are. Please don’t “start a new topic”, Reply to Topic right here so everyone can see your work.
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BASKET PUZZLE 07 Oct 2020 06:56 #150184

bbquiltmaker OFFLINE Posts: 1498 Thank you received: 1762	MollyBurgess wrote: I have made these three blocks. Sorry but I cannot get my JPG picture to insert. Not sure why! Late. Will try tomorrow. Your photo may be too big. Resize it smaller and try again.
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BASKET PUZZLE 07 Oct 2020 00:36 #150182

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I have made these three blocks. My first came out a bit smaller than 6-1/2 inches unfinished using the mat. I decided on my second block to use my 1/4 inch that I had perfected. Came out closer to the desired size. The third block that I made tonight came out really well. Had so much fun and was relaxed. It will take me some practice to use the mat although I did move it on my machine so it would be more "true" to my 1/4 inch. I think it will be fabulous as I use it more. I love the tips that Alex gave us on Basket G: her pinning of seams and being able to peek under; taking the needle out at the last minute in front of the presser foot was fabulous! Also opening seams with 6 or more layers of fabric. Worked absolutely great!

Sorry but I cannot get my JPG picture to insert. Not sure why! Late. Will try tomorrow.

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BASKET PUZZLE 06 Oct 2020 19:48 #150181

CarleneR OFFLINE Posts: 5 Thank you received: 64	Finished sewing all the squares together.
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BASKET PUZZLE 06 Oct 2020 18:19 #150180

Msavon7777 OFFLINE Posts: -1 Thank you received: 14	Here are my first 2 blocks and my antique irons. I was in Maine at Moosehead Lake last week, so excited to finally get to sew baskets
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BASKET PUZZLE 06 Oct 2020 17:44 #150178

Lahoefer OFFLINE Posts: 7 Thank you received: 68	A little late to start, but had to finish the fall table topper so I could swap out my black thread for cream. Got my first two blocks done. Thinking of using blue for the baskets and whatever hits me for the top.
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BASKET PUZZLE 06 Oct 2020 15:13 #150176

HelenW OFFLINE Posts: 604 Thank you received: 1621	Looking online for baskets I like the looks of. Drafting them in EQ8 for the practice and this a table runner idea. Having fun. They are 10 inch squares and I found them on a website called Piecemeal Quilts. They were part of baskets of the month.
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BASKET PUZZLE 06 Oct 2020 12:53 #150174

Slhorn OFFLINE Posts: 1	I love the little four inch one i need to do that!
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BASKET PUZZLE 06 Oct 2020 11:43 #150173

SueGee OFFLINE Posts: 27 Thank you received: 110	Basket G done. This has been fun! And I really do like the way Alex pins.
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BASKET PUZZLE 05 Oct 2020 22:29 #150170

williamskay OFFLINE Posts: 20 Thank you received: 37	I only use a featherweight also and I started using Alex's 80 in the bobbin without trouble--love it. Wonder what the problem is??
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BASKET PUZZLE 05 Oct 2020 22:13 #150169

johns2148 OFFLINE Posts: 31 Thank you received: 24	Well, that is way...cool!
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BASKET PUZZLE 05 Oct 2020 21:59 #150168

msjane OFFLINE Posts: 27 Thank you received: 102	My first three blocks in 6 and 8 inch finished sizes. Love the basket blocks!!!!
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BASKET PUZZLE 05 Oct 2020 16:34 #150161

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This might help someone. I used my circuit to cut squares proportional to the ones I may use in my puzzle quilt. 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 inches. You can also cut by hand of course, but I have to use my toys. I cut different colors of card stock for the different sized blocks. Play around with different arrangements until you get something pleasing. This will give you a starting place for the minimum number of blocks to make. Pictures attached to demonstrate. Notice I have spacer strips as well (yellow)

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BASKET PUZZLE 05 Oct 2020 13:59 #150160

Ireland OFFLINE Posts: 19 Thank you received: 27	Alex you recommended thinner thread in your bobbin, I think. I did just that and it kept on balling up flustering me. I don't have a fancy machine like you do. I sew on a Singer FEATHER WEIGHT. I gave up and went back to my thread after 30 min. What did I do wrong ? Love your show..keep up the wonderful work..we need you ! Linda Jo
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