I love a super sweet divided basket! And these pretty little prints by Elizabeth Olwen just make it even sweeter. I can imagine this being the perfect accessory in a newborn’s nursery.
I always have fun trying out different interfacing combinations, for this basket I again used ByAnnie’s Soft & Stable (this is an amazon link, but ask your local quilt shop, too, they might have it available by the yard). I basted it to the main exterior pieces (not the front pocket – stuck with SF101 for that). It’s perfect for one of those situations where you know the basket is going to get a ton of use and abuse. The Soft & Stable makes everything stand up nicely and keep it’s shape without much effort. If you love a certain quilting cotton print for this project, it’s definitely a great option! Give it a try, it might be your favorite.
I would recommend using a basting stitch along the top edge of the exterior to be used as a guide for pressing on the last step. Just baste 1/2” from the top edge and press using the stitches as a guide. I also used 1/4” fusible tape to make sure everything was secure without having to use pins. I did use a few clover clips too and it worked really nicely.
I still get a little bit nervous and sweaty on the last topstitching steps of pretty much any project. Maybe I’m the only one! I just have to remind myself to slow down and take my time. I even walk away for a bit before the last step, just to make sure I can focus on doing my best work. Sounds cheesy writing it out, but it does help me!
Pattern: Divided Basket
Fabric: Morning Song by Elizabeth Olwen for Cloud9 Fabrics, which should be in shops in a couple weeks!
Hope you’re enjoying an awesome spring day! Thank you so so much about your kind words on my fabric collection. Your excitement means so much to me!