12 Place the background and the lining pieces right sides together, with the tacked-on ties sandwiched between them and the corner wadding on top (Fig 2). Line up both hemmed edges well and pin both pieces together. Machine round three of the sides, leaving the hemmed edge unsewn. This fixes the ties as well as joining the background to the lining.
Fig 2
13 Turn inside out. Press flat and ensure the corners are well turned out. Undo the tacking on the ties, so now you have a bag with six ties sticking outwards.
Making pockets for cardboard
14 Place the ‘bag’ you have made on a table with the opening facing you. Line the ruler up 4⅜ in (11.1cm) from the left-hand edge, against the ties, and make a crease line all the way along the ruler (Fig 3) – a hera is useful for this. Turn the fabric round so the opening is furthest away from you and make another crease. Machine along these creased lines. Turn the fabric round again so that the opening is on the right. Again, line the ruler up 4⅜ in (11.1cm) from the left-hand edge against the ties and make a crease line all the way along the ruler, at right angles to the other lines.
Fig 3
15 Slip one of the 10in × 4in (25.4cm × 10.2cm) cardboard pieces into the centre pocket so it fits snugly at the end. Machine sew along the crease line. Line the ruler up against the edge where the opening is and make a crease line 4⅜ in (11.1cm) in from the edge. Put the side pieces of cardboard and the centre piece in place, tucking them well in. Machine sew along the crease line. Place the final piece of cardboard in the pocket, tuck in the two remaining ties and pin the two pieces of fabric. Machine sew the two together. Quilt the corners with embroidery thread to finish.
This alternative box use small buttons instead of appliquéd circles and the stars and large circles are sewn on with embroidery thread.
Baskets are not only functional and attractive additions to a home but can provide the inspiration for some lovely projects, and in this chapter a basket motif is used on a charming wall hanging and a cosy lap quilt. There are also some sweet little heart decorations to hang in your home.
The projects use the idea of an appliqué basket, where strips of fabric representing the weave of the basket are woven together as they are appliquéd to the background. You will have great fun mixing pretty fabrics together to make baskets of different colours. Hand appliqué is made easy with freezer paper and template plastic, while bias strips are used for flower stems. Stuffed appliqué is added for texture, plus some simple embroidery and shadow quilting.
APPLIQUE FOCUS…
The baskets in this chapter are created with strips of fabric appliquéd in a woven pattern, chosen to create a rustic appearance.
Templates were used for the flower appliqués on the wall hanging. The French knots in the centres add an extra decorative touch.
Easy stuffed appliqué produces an attractive three-dimensional quality and was used for a little heart to create more visual impact.
Woven appliqué strips create some beautiful baskets in this chapter. Use the technique on this delightful wall hanging or for the lovely Baskets Lap Quilt.
Basket on a Shelf Wall Hanging
YOU WILL NEED
• Background fabric 42in × 19½in (106.7cm × 49.5cm)
• Fabric for basket body 11½in × 6½in (29.2cm × 16.5cm)
• Basket top, handle, sides and base 12in × 8½in (30.5cm × 21.6cm)
• Warp and weft of basket fifteen strips of different fabrics each 11½in × ¾in (29.2cm × 1.9cm)
• Stems (cut on bias) from 9in × 9in (22.9cm × 22.9cm)
• Fabric for leaves 19½in × 7in (49.5cm × 17.8cm)
• Scraps of seven different fabrics for flowers
• Scrap of fabric for heart in basket
• Shelf fabric 16in × 8in (40.6cm × 20.3cm)
• Decorations hung from shelf:
pink fabric for birds, medium heart, star and bird’s wing 19½in × 5in (49.5cm × 12.7cm);
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