Having seen this little basket all over Instagram, and in need of a quick sewing fix, I decided to give it a try. But I thought it would be more interesting with a patterned front and had also wanted to try paper piecing – so found this economy block which was supposed to be a good starter project. I used grease proof paper to trace the design onto, and made 6 little blocks. This took me 3 hours and I think I need to improve my accuracy as I managed to cut off some of the corners of the squares.
The actual basket did then take me about an hour to complete – although I spent a little extra time adding a little hand embroidery.
I enjoyed the process so much that I then made a second basket for a swap that I took part in (but that is another story!). It is a little pink and pretty for my tastes – but then is was made for someone else.
I would recommend these little baskets as they are quick and easy to make – and make a great place to stash all those fat quarter samples.
Happy stitching everyone!
sweetfallenangels 
Those are showing up everywhere, they do look like the perfect little gift basket!
They are so quick and easy to make – I filled one with books as a gift.
They’ve turned out really well – well done indeed!
Thank you – a third is on the way!
Both baskets are super cute!
Thank you – currently making number three – but for me this time!
These look like great baskets! Perfect for a range of bits and bobs.
So quick and easy too!
Your baskets are super cute! Where did you get the pattern?
It is called the 1 hour basket and it is all over IG – you can get the pattern here : http://www.kelbysews.com/2015/03/1-hour-basket-tutorial.html – but I am not sure if that is the one I used.
Thanks for the info. 😀