Thursday, March 1, 2018

Baskets with Cecile - Finis!

I had fun making these little “Cake Stand” - basket blocks in Cecile (Patchwork Inspirations) sew-a-long. It's hard to believe I actually finished on time!
The center is cut from Kayand Lori Lee Triplett’s fabulous fruit basket panel. They printed these in 3 sizes and I bought all three! To order one (or two or three) for yourself visit (here). This one is the 25" size. I experimented with a few layouts, but decided in the end to simply broderie perse the edge units around the hand appliqued center.
I hand quilted the center and machine quilted around the little cake stands. I used one of my favorite Di Ford fabrics on the back.

I’m calling this one “Fruitcake”. Thanks Cecile for a really fun sew-a-long. You can see all the wonderful variations on the Facebook page (here)

20 comments:

  1. I love the names that you come up with for your wonderful quilts. It's s beautiful finish and a great way to have used one of the panels. The broderie perse and hand quilting were the perfect ideas for the center.

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  2. I love this quilt. What a great panel. Hugs

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  3. Fruitcake is FABULOUS. I love your quilt and the real cake tool
    You are a wonder in my life and I'm always so inspired when I visit your blog.
    great backing - wee

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  4. Wow! What a wonderful finish! Love how you have placed the baskets around that beautiful center. And alternating the frame colors around the baskets is such a beautiful effect. Perfect backing choice. You will need to display the back occasionally, too. It is so pretty!

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  5. OMG you're Wonder Wendy ! I love all the blocks and the pannel is awesome .... thank you dear Wendy but as I wrote to you on FB you're not late. Rather early !

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  6. It's beautiful Wendy! Your little baskets are delightful and the center is gorgeous. The quilting is the icing on the cake :0) Your handquilting stitches are marvellous!

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  7. Oh, it is so lovely, The colors really enhance each other. I've only done Broderie Perse once and it didn't turn out so well. This is really nice.

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  8. It turned out so well!!! Just beautiful! And congratulations on a timely finish!

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  9. Wow Wendy, what a fabulous quilt, already finished. Blocks, layout or fabrics are perfect, congrats and thanks for your participation.

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  10. Wendy, you are wonder woman! I don't know how you accomplish so much. This little quilt is perfect in every way. I love the center medallion, broderie perse, and the way you alternated colors in the basket corners--so effective! Beautiful fabric on the back, too :)

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  11. Wonderful broderie perse and a lovely finish for you. Love the Di Ford fabric on the back...I have that yardage and just stroke it lovingly for now.

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  12. HI Wendy, this turned out to be absolutely spectacular ! The colors are perfect, and your hand quilting is exquisite. Congratulations on another success! Thanks for these great photos, from Marina and Daryl Lynn

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  13. Fabulous finish! Thanks for the pointer to Kay & Lori Lee Triplett's website - I did not know that existed. I love that Di Ford fabric, too - I keep thinking about cutting out designs for broderie perse, but for now I'm just admiring it!

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  14. Gorgeous quilt! That backing is very pretty too!!

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  15. baskets...adorable, broderie perse...perfect..finishing on time..priceless!

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  16. What a lovely old-fashioned feeling this has to it. I like how you used broderie perse and your baskets sit perfectly around the centre panel.

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  17. Wendy, your fruitcake is adorable. Almost good enough to eat!!
    NICE job!! Love your use of the Di Ford fabric. That is just gorgeous fabric! And the little baskets are perfect!
    I will not, repeat, will not, buy that center medallion fabric!!!

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  19. Love your cake stand quilt. It has an air of vintage. Just GOOORRRRGEOUS! ;^)

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