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
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109777Wow, 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.
261162Love the little box. Have also done one
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by toogie
18 Feb 2014
Got the link from noah and asterixsew put another down futher.Thanks for adding yours.
113884You have done a wonderful job - I am just finishing mine now. Hugs
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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 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.
26010Very nice box Toogie! Those buttons filled it! Yayyy!!! Nice colors and your quilting looks great!
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They look great! I will have to try them. Thanks for posting.
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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.
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57672a 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
299559Wow - 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.
31625Habe dieses schon als Teelichter genäht,werde sie mal posten
Deine sehn ganz toll aus
54619Congratulations 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 toogie
17 Feb 2014
One of these days,I'll figure out how you did that-Thanks-I bet now you want one!-lol
115689I 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
145302wow!!!! 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.
17214It looks great, Toogie, congratulations!
Hugs, Lidia
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78118You 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.
526864886SHOUTING 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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234475You 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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173690I 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.
4384Well 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.
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86901Nice 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 )
318290Very nice basket, and your free motion quilting looks great!
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