Basket box, from noah-This is my first try of these,notice I said these,because I will be making more.I had so much fun.I told you I couldn't free motion quilt,well,I did.Now don't judge me too hard.I know it is not perfect,but I did have fun after I got started.I was going to draw some squiggly lines and then stitch them as my guide.That made me nervous.For one thing my disappearing pen is almost out, so I couldn't see the lines and the other thing,I knew I couldn't draw a straight line,but come on,how hard is squiggly? Well for me I learned I couldn't draw that either.I had only marked one corner.So soon after I started,I relaxed,and just went with the flow.Afterall,it was for me and I needed the practice.Thank you noah and mops too,for the different sizes (mine is 18 inch sq with a 4 in dart), I had so much fun making it and to prove just how much fun,take a look in Community/Chat-LOL-Toogie....this fabric reminds me of a game the kids play on their phones/pc, tetris

Wow, you sure wouldn't know this was your first....love the quilting and the fabric coordination!

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by toogie 18 Feb 2014

It is actually my first try at box and my second attempt at free motion quilting.I think I found something else I like to do.

Love the little box. Have also done one

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by anitapatch 18 Feb 2014

http://seaside-stitches.blogspot....

by toogie 18 Feb 2014

Got the link from noah and asterixsew put another down futher.Thanks for adding yours.

You have done a wonderful job - I am just finishing mine now. Hugs

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by toogie 18 Feb 2014

Please show us,Sarah,esp if it's something 'wearable'-lol

Those are just ducky, I love them

Those are just ducky, I love them

Those are just ducky, I love them

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by toogie 18 Feb 2014

Thank you

very cute...

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by toogie 18 Feb 2014

Thanks

For the first try of free motion quilting it looks good. Like the colors and your pic with the hat too.

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by toogie 18 Feb 2014

Don't you want one of these hats..I mean box baskets?

by elemausi 18 Feb 2014

I made many of this years ago. In germany this pattern was in a blog and I made this boxes for gifts with sewing stuff, or shower gel in it.

by elemausi 18 Feb 2014

I maked the box baskets some times ago. Found the pattern there
http://www.sulky-international.de...
The baskets I filled with soap and shower gel or with other things as gifts.

Very nice box Toogie! Those buttons filled it! Yayyy!!! Nice colors and your quilting looks great!

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by toogie 18 Feb 2014

Those buttons are the ones from the retired quilter.

Excellent idea. I really like that.

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by toogie 18 Feb 2014

Thank you, got idea from noah

Good idea.

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by toogie 18 Feb 2014

Thanks

They look great! I will have to try them. Thanks for posting.

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by toogie 18 Feb 2014

And they are fun!

love it, xx

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by toogie 18 Feb 2014

Thanks

nice job

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by toogie 18 Feb 2014

Thank you

I have a stash of fabric samples thaat i havw been given and i think this will be the ideal project for it. lots of small box's that plant pot holders can stand in. even my herbs will look good on the window sill if put into nice bright fabric box's plus i have lots of buttons i can use .
Like you i too need to practise my freemotion embroidery so i will be putting some of those threads that the machine hates into the bobbin and letting ripp with the colors.
thanks for sewing and showing us your projects.

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by toogie 18 Feb 2014

You know they say,'practice makes perfect'.Well I need a lot more practice before it looks perfect.

Looks great!

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by toogie 18 Feb 2014

Thank you

Good job!

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by toogie 18 Feb 2014

Thanks

a terrific box Toogie. they are addicitive, hugs Loralye

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by toogie 17 Feb 2014

Thanks,I think I'll like free-hand motion quilting,but I need to do another,while I think I like it.-lol

Wow - what a button stash!!! You must have been collecting them for years. I like your fabric basket, and trhe nice bright colors. Looks quite fun! Nice job.

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by toogie 17 Feb 2014

Oh,I forgot to show you Cuties.I got a few more things when my pc was down,from the elderly lady that gave me that dresser full of fabrics.These buttons were included,in the 'new' stuff.I'll post in Community.

by toogie 17 Feb 2014

Just put it in Personals

Habe dieses schon als Teelichter genäht,werde sie mal posten
Deine sehn ganz toll aus

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by pldc 17 Feb 2014

very nice idea!

by toogie 17 Feb 2014

Thank you-Toogie

Congratulations on this 'versatile' piece of work. Love the fabric. And for those who have not seen this the other way up just follow the link

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by asterixsew 17 Feb 2014

http://www.cuteembroidery.com/956...
sorry but it did not appear

by toogie 17 Feb 2014

One of these days,I'll figure out how you did that-Thanks-I bet now you want one!-lol

I love your bright colours and the generous size of your box. I know I'll make a number of them - next week. This week I have to sew my granddaughter a Tinkerbell-outfit, and buy some fabric to do it.

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by toogie 17 Feb 2014

Thanks Mops,it is deep.Show us her outfit/costume when it's made, we want to see

by teun 17 Feb 2014

Ja,Martine we willen het graag zien als het klaar is

wow!!!! bright, cheery and so useful. The stippling is great and it looks like you used variegated thread and that gives the stippling a lot more life. Am I game to try stippling... yet...????
AlmaG.

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by toogie 17 Feb 2014

Go for it Alma! I thought if I used varigated,my mistakes may not be as obvious.I found the med speed on my machine was better than going too slow or too fast.

by eggyannie 17 Feb 2014

if you never try you will never know. go for it girl

It looks great, Toogie, congratulations!
Hugs, Lidia

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by toogie 17 Feb 2014

Thanks Lidia,did you see my hat?

by toogie 17 Feb 2014

Just looked, you saw my hat!

You have done a lovely job with these boxes. Stippling is one of things I have never had a go at. It is no my TO DO list along with a lot of other things. LOL Shirley

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by toogie 17 Feb 2014

I had only tried once before, with ho-hum results.I think I was trying too hard.Also,I set my machine at the slowest speed....didn't do well at all. Then I picked up the pace,med speed, I did better.Who knew.

Great job!

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by toogie 17 Feb 2014

Thank you

SHOUTING FROM THE ROOFTOPS CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS GORGEOUS BOX!

Toogie, you've done such an excellent job for your first attempt. I haven't downloaded this pattern as yet, but I'll have to. Well done, love and blessings Chris

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by toogie 17 Feb 2014

Warning: they are addictive

You must be so proud of yourself. I would be. My first and last attempt was not long ago and I am ready to try again. I need practice! Looking good!

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by toogie 17 Feb 2014

Oh I need more practice too but overall,I was pleased.

I think u did a fantastic job of stippling! I also love your box! Could u please tell me where u got the pattern from?

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by toogie 17 Feb 2014

Click on noah,her name,see her photo below.She has done one with button fabrics and she put the link there, it's light blue.

by toogie 17 Feb 2014

It is not in the link spot,but click on seaside stitches in her post

by Shisha 17 Feb 2014

Thank you so much!

Well i want you to know i am very very proud of you for trying and that i wish my first try was as good as yours is .I wish i could hugs you and say great job Toogie and i mean it but i can'tsewwwwww hugs Carolyn

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by toogie 17 Feb 2014

I wish you could too,but I feel it, just the same and I mean it too.I think these could be addicting,like the coasters.

by noah 17 Feb 2014

i am trying one right now lol hugs

Super job :)

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by toogie 17 Feb 2014

Thank you!

Nice job...who said you couldn't free motion quilt....looks great!

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by toogie 17 Feb 2014

Nowhere near what you can do, but I am trying.I'm ready to make another,but it's hard with a baby on your lap and one in her chair.(mom and pops @ the dr )

Very nice basket, and your free motion quilting looks great!

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by toogie 17 Feb 2014

Thank you,I love how great these look.I am ready to try FMQ again.

Well you did a lovely job, I think I will have to try this too...

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by toogie 17 Feb 2014

Go for it girl!