Friday, March 11, 2016

Quick Project ~ Pixie Basket

Are you looking for an easy and fast project?  Every once in a while we like to have a little distraction.  Something to give us a kick in the pants, jump start our day or get us out of a slump.  I believe I found the perfect solution!

Pixie Basket
2" x 3" x 4 1/2"
I first saw this the Pixie Basket on Debbie's blog: A Quilter's Table.  It looked adorable and promised to be simple to make.  With it filed away in my mind...I was waiting for the right time to pounce!

The pattern/tutorial is available here:  Pixie Basket Tutorial , courtesy of Fabric Mutt!  

It came this morning!  I was in the mood for something quick, easy and functional is always nice too!  Viola!! The Pixie Basket hit all three of my criteria.


Maybe the hardest part is picking the fabric. I had to go with Anna Maria Horner 'Echinacea'! This is going to be my new thread catcher, it had to be gorgeous!

  
From the second I started the first stitch, this basket took 30 minutes!  Yep!  You might be able to finish it quicker depending on your skill level...me, not so much!


I forgot that the majority of the print would be lost on the bottom!  But it's a gorgeous color none-the-less!



























It turned out really cute!  So...you should go and make one for yourself!  30 minutes!  Think of it as a warm up, muscle stretching start to your quilting for the day!


We all love a quick project!  What is your go to quick and easy project?

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  1. Darling! Glad you enjoyed it too!

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    1. Sometimes you need a little kick start to your day, this is perfect for that!

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  2. I luv your analogy...and think this little project might be just what I need to kick start my weekend sewing��

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    1. I hope you make one, but especially hope you have a fun weekend full of sewing!!

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  3. These are definitely on my list.

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    1. Yay! They really are simple and quick! I could see filling them with all kinds of little things…a tiny gift basket!

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  4. I feel like it is confession time. I have never successfully completed a 3D project (purse, baset, ect) only 2D...quilts. But this is so stinking cute, maybe I will give it another go.

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    1. Really Tish??? This is so easy and the perfect project to learn with! You have to give it a try. Just one! My experience with making bags isn't good, I totally understand that!

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  5. How cute is that!!! I pinned it for 'my' day when I need just a little something to do. I would make a cute basket to put a few treats in to give a friend for a 'pick me up'.

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    1. I had the exact same thought Vicki! These would be a wonderful gift basket filled with goodies! The pixie basket is so cute, fun and quick too!

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  6. I think even I could make this one. Do you think an 11-yr-old with some machine experience could manage this? I'll be spending a few days with GD over spring break and am looking for a project.

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    1. I think with your help and 11 year old could make this!! If I can, she can! Libby…you could easily make this Pixie basket!

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  7. I saw these all over Instagram a little while ago, but I thought they were too small to truly be useful, but now that I've seen yours, I think I have to make one... Or two!! Thank you for the inspiration and thank you so much for linking up at TGIFF.

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    1. They are tiny, but even so there are uses for them! It works perfectly for a thread catcher and I can see making mini gift baskets with them as well!

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  8. oh I love a quick project! your photography is lovely too. and that echinacea fabric :) thanks for linking to tgiff!

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    1. Echinacea is my all time favorite fabric. I had to use it for my Pixie Basket! I always have fun playing with photography! You never know what you'll end up with playing with angles, shadows or projects!

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  9. Woo hoo! A finish in under 30 minutes?! If this wasn't already on my to do list, I'd be adding it. Looks lovely!

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    1. I love my little Pixie Basket! Plus I got to use my favorite AMH fabric…awwww…life is good!!

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  10. Love it!! I have that pinned to try. Good to know it's a quick project.

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  11. Look at you and all of these cute projects you're making! I just spent a bit of time catching up with your blog after a few busy weeks. I always love seeing what you're up to, Jayne. Great little thread catcher!!!

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  12. Cute project with the fabrics here! I see this as a perfect key catch, jewelry dish, etc. How cute would it be to tuck some into Easter baskets?

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  13. Oh, I love this. I could definitely use a little warm-up stretch in between projects. I envision cute little homes for jewellery and hair elastics.

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  14. That is just too sweet! Will have to give it a try. Your fabric choices are terrific. ;-)

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