DesertQuilter Hopi Basketry - I wanted to make another southwestern quilt and had recently visited Hopi Land in AZ, so this pattern using the 9 degree wedge ruler caught my eye. It was fun to make and I taught several classes to make this quilt at local quilt stores over the next couple of years. The center circle is appliqued onto the quilt top, which is then cut out behind the circle before quilting. It was a challenge to quilt; but, I learned a lot doing it!