This week in the Basket Patch Quilt Along, we're making the fruit basket block.
This one is similar to our first basket block. The difference is in the orientation of the small half square triangles.
HOW TO MAKE A FRUIT BASKET QUILT BLOCK
There's only one quilt block left in our quilt along series. After that it's time to assemble.Fallen behind? Don't worry, go back and check out the previous blog posts. (Links will activate when the posts go live.)
Week 1 (Oct 30): Getting Ready & Supplies
Week 2 (Nov 6): Basket Quilt Block (Make 3)
Week 3 (Nov 13): Basket of Chips Quilt Block (Make 3)
Week 4 (Nov 20): May Quilt Block (Make 4)
Week 5 (Nov 27): Fruit Basket Quilt Block (Make 4)
Week 6 (Dec 4): Flower Basket Quilt Block (Make 4)
Week 7 (Dec 11): Assembling the Quilt Top -- Bring all the blocks together with sashing, cornerstones, and borders.
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SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR QUILTING
A Half Square Triangle Square Up Ruler is my most used tool. It is useful for this block.Here's a list of basic quilting tools you'll need as well.
- Fabric - pieces from the Spring Nectar fat quarter bundle
- rotary cutter / cutting mat / straight edge
- sewing machine (This is my new machine that I absolutely love!)
- iron and wool ironing mat
- HST Ruler
ALL BLOCKS, SIZES, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN ONE PLACE
With the printable pattern, you can skip the ads and get straight to quilting.The basket patch quilt pattern includes all five blocks and clear diagrams.
The pattern includes size options for a 5", 10" or 15" blocks which allow you to make the quilt in three size options.
It comes in a digital format so you can reference it from a device, or you can print it out to keep handy while you sew.
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FABRIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A 10" BASKET BLOCK
- Cut 1) 7 inch square (color A)
- Cut 1) 7 inch square (white)
- Cut 1) 3 inch square (color A)
- Cut 1) 3 inch square (white)
- Cut 1) 6 inch square (color B)
- Cut 1) 6 inch square (white)
- Cut 1) 2 1/2 inch square (white)
- Cut 2) 2 1/2 X 6 1/2 inch rectangle (white)
HOW TO MAKE A FLOWER BASKET QUILT BLOCK
The flower basket block is fairly simple to make.
If you can make half square triangles, then you can make this block.
MAKING THE 2 AT A TIME HALF SQUARE TRIANGLES
Let's begin by making some half square triangles using the 2 at a time method.Select the two 7 inch squares and the two 3 inch squares.
Make the half square triangles as directed above.
Trim the large HST to 6 1/2 inches. Trim the small HST to 2 1/2 inches.
MAKING MORE HALF SQUARE TRIANGLES (8 AT A TIME)
We still need lots more half square triangles.So let's make them using the 8 at a time method.
Select the 6 inch squares.
Make the HST's according the the chart above.
Trim the squares to 2 1/2 inches.
ASSEMBLING THE BASKET QUILT BLOCK
Now it's time to assemble the block.Remember to use 1/4 inch seam allowance and sew the pieces with right sides together.
Use the illustration above to lay out your pieces.
You will have one extra large HST and one extra small HST.
Keep in mind seam allowances. The pieces will not look like they're gonna fit. But they will.
Sew together all the outer strips.
Sew the top four HST's together. Press seams toward the left.
Sew the three HST's on the left together. Press seams flat in either direction.
Sew the rectangle and HST on the bottom together. Press seams flat in either direction.
And sew the rectangle, HST and square on the right side together. Press seams upward.
Sew the strip of HST's on the left side to the large HST. Press seams toward the large HST.
Sew the top row and the bottom row onto the block. Press all seams downward.
Sew the remaining strip to the right side of the block. Press seams flat.
This is a fun one to make with two different fabrics. See the video for more details about that.
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