Pretty is as Pretty Does - Postage Stamp Basket Quilt

Well as you can see, as predicted adding a bit of solid fabric to those pesky floral blocks has done a wonder of good.  You can really see how these blocks really do have potential if I just manage to get them set right.  I also believe I might add something more than just the baskets. . . . . . .hmmm but I'm still thinkin' what???????

One of the nixed blocks

I have time to decide though - that's for sure.  Started making more basket blocks since I had to set aside at least 10 of them because the values were ridiculously close.  I'm still shakin' my head on how I made those to begin with since one my pet peeves is too many  traditional quilts don't use value properly.  Sighhhhh!

Andddddd with making those blocks, I've been reminded why these blocks were such a challenge to begin with.  Did you know that Sateen and lawn cottons sttrrreeettttccchhhh???  Yes they do - a - lot!  I've taken to finger pressing the seams until the end of the block just to make sure it doesn't get all stretch out by my Rowenta (it can be such a Bully!)

So with only 7 hours of sewing time this week - this is all I got done - but it has captured my interest totally - so hopefully I'll be able to focus more this week and be more productive.

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