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by toogie 17 Feb 2014 ( edited Feb 18'14 15:13 )
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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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Comments (34)
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by gerryvb 17 Feb 2014
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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!
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by drh2276 17 Feb 2014
+9
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.
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by dragonflyer 17 Feb 2014
+9
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 )
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by highlandermom 17 Feb 2014
+8
Super job :)
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by toogie 17 Feb 2014
Thank you!
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by noah 17 Feb 2014
+7
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
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by Shisha 17 Feb 2014
+8
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 18 Feb 2014
Thank you so much!
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by cfidl 17 Feb 2014
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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.
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by pennifold 17 Feb 2014
+8
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
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by rosemarie2 17 Feb 2014
+6
Great job!
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by toogie 17 Feb 2014
Thank you
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by shirley124 17 Feb 2014
+5
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.
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by lidiad 17 Feb 2014
+5
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!
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by almag 17 Feb 2014
+5
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
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by mops 17 Feb 2014
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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
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by asterixsew 17 Feb 2014
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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/9566645_thought-might-like-see-new.html
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
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by teun 17 Feb 2014
+7
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
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by laffma1 17 Feb 2014
+6
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 18 Feb 2014
Just put it in Personals
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by pldc 17 Feb 2014
+6
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
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by rescuer 17 Feb 2014
+4
Good job!
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by toogie 18 Feb 2014
Thanks
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by clawton 17 Feb 2014
+3
Looks great!
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by toogie 18 Feb 2014
Thank you
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by eggyannie 17 Feb 2014
+3
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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by oaro 17 Feb 2014
+2
nice job
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by toogie 18 Feb 2014
Thank you
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by jeanfoz 18 Feb 2014
+2
love it, xx
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by toogie 18 Feb 2014
Thanks
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by jbtuck 18 Feb 2014
+2
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!
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by dilceia 18 Feb 2014
+2
Good idea.
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by toogie 18 Feb 2014
Thanks
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by mycarole 18 Feb 2014
+1
Excellent idea. I really like that.
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by toogie 18 Feb 2014
Thank you, got idea from noah
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by sewilso 18 Feb 2014
+2
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.
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by elemausi 18 Feb 2014
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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 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/scripts/clsAIWeb.php?seite_id=149
The baskets I filled with soap and shower gel or with other things as gifts.
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by mysew1325 18 Feb 2014
+2
very cute...
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by toogie 18 Feb 2014
Thanks
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by evie 18 Feb 2014
+2
Those are just ducky, I love them
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by toogie 18 Feb 2014
Thank you
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by evie 18 Feb 2014
+2
Those are just ducky, I love them
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by evie 18 Feb 2014
+2
Those are just ducky, I love them
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by airyfairy 18 Feb 2014
+2
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
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by anitapatch 18 Feb 2014
+2
Love the little box. Have also done one
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by anitapatch 18 Feb 2014
http://seaside-stitches.blogspot.com.es/2013/03/fabric-box-tutorial.html
by toogie 18 Feb 2014
Got the link from noah and asterixsew put another down futher.Thanks for adding yours.
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by basketkase 18 Feb 2014
+1
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.