Monday, March 1, 2010

basket quilt with borders

Here is the finished basket quilt top. My very tall husband had to stand on a chair to get a picture :0) It measures 98 by 70 - a bit wider than I thought it would be (math is not one of my strengths) but better a bit big than too small.
So now I need to quilt it. It'll be pretty simple quilting - lots of straight lines so I can use my walking foot. Some hearts in the corners I think and maybe I'll quilt some flowers by hand in the baskets - I'll see how it goes.
I received this package in the mail yesterday from Taryn. It's the first giveaway I've ever won.
I love the fabrics - lots of great variety. They will be fun to work with :0)
Happy Quilting!!

15 comments:

Ann Champion said...

Your basket quilt is absolutely gorgeous! :)

Elsie Montgomery said...

Lovely, and the border is really a good accent!

Karen said...

I really love your basket quilt!! The colors are perfect! Wonderful.
Congrats on your winnings! :0)

Darlene's Quilts and Stuff said...

Love your new quilt and winning is so fun isn't it.
Darlene

Carrie P. said...

Congratulations on your first giveaway win. Some of the fabrics look like they could have come from your fabulous quilt. Quilting flowers in the baskets is an awesome idea.

Karen said...

This basket quilt wants to come live at my house! I'm sure. It is just wonderful.

MARCIE said...

Beautiful! Love the baskets and the border treatment is wonderful!

Crispy said...

Oh Janet, your quilt is BEAUTIFUL!! I love your quilting plans :0)

Congrats on the win, a wonderful prize!!

Crispy

Darlene said...

Oh, I love it. It's beautiful.

Janet said...

Congratulations oin the top being done, what a beauty and for having such a great win. It's exciting isn't it?

Lori said...

The border you made is a terrific finish to a beautiful quilt!!!
Nice winnings!!

Janet said...

Wonderful finish. The bigger the better. Beautiful choice of colors.

Anonymous said...

I want this quilt! It is gorgeous!! Loving it.....

Barb said...

Totally love your basket quilt!!

Cyndi loves to stitch said...

I love the basket quilt. Beautiful fabirc choices.