Added on 08/18/08

Thanks for those of you who asked for a tutorial on the fabric basket project I updated yesterday! This is gonna be my second tutorial on my this blog. If anything isn't clear, feel free to leave me a comment and ask me for help. Remember that all... See more

Thanks for those of you who asked for a tutorial on the fabric basket project I updated yesterday! This is gonna be my second tutorial on my this blog. If anything isn't clear, feel free to leave me a comment and ask me for help. Remember that all seam allowances are 1/4" throughout the process. First of all, cut out 2" squares from 3 different kinds of fabrics: 8 squares from each. Sew together two squares, making sure those two are different fabrics. I made equal amounts for each set like in the picture: 4 for each set. Press seams in one direction in the way that it isn't on top of each other. Now Sew together pieces to create 2 6x2 patchwork layer. When 2 layers are completed, press seam open like this. It should look like this when you flip them over.When the same fabrics are not next to each other like this, it might look a little interesting. Sew the patchwork layers to a 6"x9 1/4" piece of linen fabric. Place a fleece batting underneath it. Fleece batting is stable and great... See less