Need a quick and easy project?

by Nicole

Sometimes I need a quick finish project. This weekend, that project was the Pixie Basket.

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Using fabrics from my Stash Builder Box, I stitched together this little basket in under an hour.

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I made the top of the basket a little bit different than the tutorial by folding the lining over the seam allowance so that it creates a nice little border along the edge of the basket. To do this, you need to make the lining 1/4″ taller than the exterior – that would be 4 1/4″ by 8″. To keep the lining in place, I stitched in the ditch along the seam joining the lining and the top piece of the exterior.

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My new Pixie basket will live next to my sewing machine to corral the notions I like to keep within reach.

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If you’d like to stitch up your own Pixie Basket, check out the tutorial from Heidi at Fabric Mutt.

Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway for a free Stash Builder Box!

Random.org picked #151 as the lucky reader.

Winning number

#151 is Doris who writes: “I would make a mini quilt for my sewing room wall. Thank you for sharing!”

Please join me in congratulating Doris!

If you are still interested in signing up for a Stash Builder Box, use MAMALOVEQUILTS to save $3 off your first box. But hurry, this offer won’t last forever!

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20 comments

Rosemary Bolton May 3, 2016 - 8:45 am

Yippeeee comgratulations Doris.
I hope this box will inspire you to make the wall quilt so you can enjoy it!

Nicole May 3, 2016 - 10:32 pm

Hi Rosemary! I hope so too!

karen May 3, 2016 - 11:23 am

Whoop, whoop, Doris! And Nicole, that is an adorable basket. Thanks for the link, too!

Nicole May 3, 2016 - 10:32 pm

Thanks, Karen! It’s a great tutorial!

Jayne May 3, 2016 - 11:47 am

I’ve made a pixie basket too! They are so fun, fast and easy. Yours is adorable! It’s the perfect project when you need a little diversion!

Nicole May 3, 2016 - 10:33 pm

Aren’t they great, Jayne?!? Yes, it was just the diversion I needed!

Heidi May 3, 2016 - 12:58 pm

SO glad you liked it, Nicole! I love little projects that get me excited about sewing again! 🙂

Nicole May 3, 2016 - 10:33 pm

It’s a great tutorial, Heidi! Thanks for sharing your expertise!

diana May 3, 2016 - 2:07 pm

CUTE! 🙂

Nicole May 3, 2016 - 10:34 pm

Thanks, Diana!

Kathleen May 3, 2016 - 3:43 pm

That’s a neat idea with the lining on the Pixie basket.

Nicole May 3, 2016 - 10:34 pm

Thanks, Kathleen! I like the pop of color along the edge!

Meredithe May 3, 2016 - 6:43 pm

Cute basket! I was just thinking this morning as I shoved some left over batting into the (overstuffed!) drawer, that I need a project to use up these bits of wadding – and they’ll make great gifts. Thanks for the link and a new blog to follow!

Nicole May 3, 2016 - 10:36 pm

Thanks, Meredithe! I have that same problem with the batting. The Pixie basket does help with those narrower pieces. And yes, it would be great for gifts.

Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge May 3, 2016 - 7:11 pm

I’ve been checking out all the lovely little Pixie baskets popping up all over the internets. I’ve got to make one!

Nicole May 3, 2016 - 10:36 pm

Aren’t they adorable, Jenn?!? And so quick and easy!

Susan Snooks May 4, 2016 - 5:30 am

Love your fabric choices Nicole ! They are so fresh and Summery!

Nicole May 5, 2016 - 7:51 pm

The Stash Builder Box has a great collection of fabrics!

Margaret (margiestitcher) May 5, 2016 - 2:29 am

quick and easy is so appealing so useful for next to the machine off to check out the link now and hopefully have a go

Nicole May 5, 2016 - 7:51 pm

Exactly! Have fun stitching one up. I know I did!

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