Friendship Basket | MidnightMagnolia | Quilt and Punchneedle Patterns

Alternate Block Poinsettia Basket

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For those who want a traditional holiday block for December, we have poinsettias. You will need the extra block if you are setting your blocks on point, with sashing and corner stones.

December Muffin Basket

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Time to settle down with a warm muffin and a hot drink on the cold days. You can add dimension to the muffin tops with faux trapunto (we stuff them first).

November Acorn Basket

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This is the ultimate autumn basket -- acorns and oak leaves and log cabin squares in the basket. I liked this block so much that I made an entire quilt of it.

October Apple Basket

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Crisp red apples and bright green leaves and some easy paper-pieced squares make this basket a fun project.

September Sewing Basket

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September is National Sewing Month __ we've gone for a scrappy look, with a basket made of all your favorite leftovers. Use tape measure ribbon to tie it all together.

August Cherry Basket

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We love cherries in every way: pie, cobbler or fresh. This block has lots of contrast. Look for cherry prints and basket prints at your favorite quilt store.

July Seashell Basket

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Time to head for the beach to collect some shells for this month's basket. Use pale marbled or hand-dyed fabrics for the shells, and add pearls and seed beads for fun.

June Sunflower Basket

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Sunflowers are everywhere, but we never tire of them! Have fun with your butterfly.

May Magnolia Basket

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I live in the South now, and this flower is so majestic that only one is needed to fill a basket. This is also a chance to try adding dimension.

April Strawberry Basket

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These luscious little berries are the earliest fruit and there are so many strawberry prints available for the basket. Use your favorite buttons for the flower centers.

March Shamrock Basket

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We're going for an Irish theme with shamrocks and a rail fence basket. Add a leaf and make a four-leaf clover for luck!

February Pansy Basket

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The pansy is the happiest flower and comes in so many colors that you can easily customize a pansy quilt to any color scheme.

January Snowdrop Basket

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Snowdrops poke their heads through the snow, promising spring. This basket also features crazy quilted blocks -- little showcases for your best stitches!