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Ridiculously Cute Baskets

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I've been playing a bit in the sewing room this week. Trying to get used to the idea of spending a lot more time in there!  I pulled out my Simple Abundance basket block project and had myself some fun.  These colors just say Spring to me, and give my spirits such a lift.  (Not that said spirits need much lifting—I am pretty happy these days!). 

The pattern I am using is one by Miss Rosie's Quilt Company called "MoJo".  Pretty darn cute, don't you think?  In fact, Ridiculously Cute.  Four different basket blocks, a scrappy lattice, and a mess of Half Square Triangles make up this quilt.

MoJo
I came home from work at 2:00, threw together a chicken crock pot dish, and made six of these fun baskets.  A few each day, and I will have a quilt top before you know it!

Some of you are going to ask me "So, what happened to Beach Cottage?  You told us you were going to work on that one before starting another project?"  The answer is, I am still working on the Beach Cottage blocks, and they will figure into another little surprise I have up my sleeve.  Stay tuned for more information!

54 responses to “Ridiculously Cute Baskets”

  13. I will admire from afar and cheer you on. I’m still not over the Picnic Schnibble. Love the look but hate the frustrated piecing. How do you keep the points in the proper direction?

  14. I will admire from afar and cheer you on. I’m still not over the Picnic Schnibble. Love the look but hate the frustrated piecing. How do you keep the points in the proper direction?

  15. I can’t believe all the work you are getting done! You’re right, those baskets are “ridiculously cute” and I love them! Nancy in WI

  16. I can’t believe all the work you are getting done! You’re right, those baskets are “ridiculously cute” and I love them! Nancy in WI

  17. I used Simple Abundance on a quilt thinking- yeah thats nice! I’ve since fallen in love with it and your quilt is going to be gorgeous! You sound positively radiant these days and it shows! Can’t wait for the surprise!

  18. I used Simple Abundance on a quilt thinking- yeah thats nice! I’ve since fallen in love with it and your quilt is going to be gorgeous! You sound positively radiant these days and it shows! Can’t wait for the surprise!

  23. Very cute baskets! I loved doing them for the Picnic Schnibble and switching fabrics around. 🙂 Your quilt is going to be gorgeous~ I love the background dots! Happy stitchin’!

  24. Very cute baskets! I loved doing them for the Picnic Schnibble and switching fabrics around. 🙂 Your quilt is going to be gorgeous~ I love the background dots! Happy stitchin’!

  25. Nicole, those are the cutest little Spring baskets! It reminds me a lot of the picnic Schnibbles. You’re going to get so much done now that you’re about to finish working and move into your sewing room. I can’t wait to hear about all the silly antics when Sophie and Ozzie are back under the same room. Stealing fabric, running off with quilt tops…

  26. Nicole, those are the cutest little Spring baskets! It reminds me a lot of the picnic Schnibbles. You’re going to get so much done now that you’re about to finish working and move into your sewing room. I can’t wait to hear about all the silly antics when Sophie and Ozzie are back under the same room. Stealing fabric, running off with quilt tops…

  27. You ARE a maniac! Love the baskets… they are ridiculously cute! It’s ok to drift to another project/it keeps your creativity fluid:) Beautiful work Nicole!

  28. You ARE a maniac! Love the baskets… they are ridiculously cute! It’s ok to drift to another project/it keeps your creativity fluid:) Beautiful work Nicole!

  29. I recently bought that pattern myself. Basket blocks are forever charming–yours look great! How nice to “try out” spending a lot of time in the sewing room 🙂
    Only 3 more workdays, yeah?

  30. I recently bought that pattern myself. Basket blocks are forever charming–yours look great! How nice to “try out” spending a lot of time in the sewing room 🙂
    Only 3 more workdays, yeah?

  33. LOVE this. LOVE Simple Abundance. I am curious is you square and complete each block as you go or do you finalize blocks at the end of your projects? And pressing – steam or no steam? Your blocks are amazing and square and flat and perfect! Trying to get better myself and I hear Ms. Rosie is a great challenge. How do the pros do it. Sew a bunch – then press – then square – or finalize a block with each step? I will take anyones advice here.

  34. LOVE this. LOVE Simple Abundance. I am curious is you square and complete each block as you go or do you finalize blocks at the end of your projects? And pressing – steam or no steam? Your blocks are amazing and square and flat and perfect! Trying to get better myself and I hear Ms. Rosie is a great challenge. How do the pros do it. Sew a bunch – then press – then square – or finalize a block with each step? I will take anyones advice here.

  37. Beautiful blocks Nicole and you definetly have your Mojo working for ya. Just think what you will accomplish when there is no timeclock to punch 😉

  38. Beautiful blocks Nicole and you definetly have your Mojo working for ya. Just think what you will accomplish when there is no timeclock to punch 😉

  45. Nicole your basket quilt is going to be beautiful I hope to make myself one someday it is on the list along with a few other things LOL
    hugs beth

  46. Nicole your basket quilt is going to be beautiful I hope to make myself one someday it is on the list along with a few other things LOL
    hugs beth

  49. Love your baskets…but wonder what you’re using for your background fabric? I’ve been looking for something just like that. Please tell! Thanks so much!

  50. Love your baskets…but wonder what you’re using for your background fabric? I’ve been looking for something just like that. Please tell! Thanks so much!