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Quilt Instructions You'll UseQuick Pieced Half Square Triangle UnitsHow to Sew a Quarter Inch SeamPressing Your Quilt Blocks More Quilt Making SkillsBasket Quilt Block - for the About.com 2007 Anniversary Sampler Quilt PatternBasket Quilt Block Introduction, Fabric Choices & CuttingBasket BlockLike the other Anniversary Sampler Quilt blocks, this basket block finishes at 12-inches square. The colors shown help me illustrate which units go where; choose fabrics and colors that work with your quilt theme.The basket block contains half square triangle units. Use my easy sandwich method to make them. Read the instructions before you begin, because you might decide to cut your squares oversize and trim units back after assembly.
Basket Block FabricsDark, Warm Color (shown as red)
Dark, Cool Color (shown as darkest blue)
Medium-Light, Cool Color (shown as light blue)
Light Background Fabric (shown as light neutral)
Medium floral (shown as brown)
Make the Half Square Triangle Units
Work with Remaining Basket Block Components
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