Jo Morton's browns have been calling me for some time now just knowing I was going to do something special with them some day soon. Well, the day's coming . . .Late last summer I was enjoying an antique shop in Okoboji, Iowa - a wonderful resort area near us - & spotted a very old quilt hanging off the door of an old Hoosier cabinet. The simplicity of the old quilt just grabbed me; 'ya know how that goes. So I had to snap a picture of it hanging there to share with you.
This quilt is my inspiration for a little brown basket quilt of my own doing. I've begun the baskets by designing them in EQ - making them 4 1/2" square on-point.
Now I believe this old quilt's been sewn by simply appliquing the baskets on muslin in rows. But my baskets are pieced with appliqued handles made from bias strips. I began with 5 fat quarters of Jo's pajama prints - beige off-white - not too white & 10 of Jo's brown fat quarters for the baskets. They really are coming together nicely. I should be able to share a digital with you soon.
Have a great day & don't forget to visit & support your local quilt shop tomorrow! I'm sure they'll have some super bargains to share with you!
Basket quilt patterns are also one of my favorites. Look forward to seeing your progress on this quilt. I would like to start one also. Maybe you will be my inspiration!!!!
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