CQ 2012 Basket

This is one of the five baskets I'm doing as the focal points for my 2012 CQ Challenge wall hanging. You can refer to the chart of the quilt that I posted here earlier this month to see where they will be going. All of the stitches for this basket are simple and consist of straight stitch, lazy daisy, a lot of French knots, padded satin stitch, split stitch, and outline stitch. All open areas were then topped with sz 11 and 15 seed beads. I added the bow to the handle as it needed something at the top when I finished the embroidery. I also added a mixture of small flowers to this vintage basket design from other vintage sources as the basket didn't look complete. You are welcomed to print a copy of the design. This will not be actual size so you can reduce or enlarge it on your computer.


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10 comments:

  1. Lucy - By the HillAugust 30, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    I have to come back here when I have more time. I don't quilt but love it and yours looks very special. I have a fabulous old hanky or lingerie bag that is done in tiny pieces and the most exquisite embroidery. It is one of the things I swear I'll take to the nursing home with me! LOL!!

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  2. allie allerAugust 30, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    BEEE-autiful!!

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  3. Love to Stitch 99August 30, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    This has turned out very very nice :-)

    Pierrette =^..^=

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  4. FredaBAugust 30, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Very pretty Maureen. I liked the way you did the handle. That is different. Will you be making the 5 baskets into diamonds then doing the cq all around and between it. That would mean working it as a whole piece cloth if I am reading this right.

    It will be beautiful as usual.

    Thank you for sharing the patterns with us.

    Hugs

    FredaB

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  5. RubyAugust 30, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Thanks, Maureen. This is lovely, especially your work!

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  6. qwertyAugust 30, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    Maureen, this is beautiful! That's a nice soft colour scheme, so far. I'm very curious to see how it will look completed.

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  7. ThelmaSeptember 1, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Beautiful Marueen! I can't wait to see more.

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  8. Maddie Can FlySeptember 1, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Agree with everyone else -- just beautiful. I can't wait to see the rest of the baskets now.

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  9. Linda BOctober 26, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Second to none to say the least. I am curious as to the outline shape that you have cut your basket in after stitching. I see your draft and cannot imagine the amount of work that will go into this beautiful masterpiece. I know you can finish this one for sure, it would be hard to put down.

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  10. AnonymousMay 31, 2010 at 5:11 AM

    Beautiful is the word for your work. i happen to come across your site few days back and ever since i see it alomost everyday.
    Beautiful flower baskets embroidery. i have few flower baskets designs and now i know what to do with them. thanks for inspiration and keep it up.

    pratima kapoor from india

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