Granny's Flower Baskets

This is one of my favorite versions of flower basket block. It's a reproduction of a quilt made by Granny Rose back in the 1960's. I drew it up in EQ8, experimenting with different sizes and color versions.

I used several dies to cut out the pieces, including Lemoyne Star. The rectangle and large triangle were slightly larger than I needed, so I trimmed off the excess when I squared up the blocks.

Two floral prints in blue and yellow coordinate with gold watercolor fabric that I used for baskets, backing and binding. The medium solid green color in the blocks and sashing adds to the vintage look. I added an outer border of the blue floral print. All the material was from my yard sale finds.

Granny's Flower Baskets

I used a ruler template to stitch with gold thread in wide rows across the quilt. Granny's Flower Baskets finished out at 52” square. If you'd like to see more posts about quilts inspired by Lydia Fort Rose, click on the Granny Rose label below. 

Have a great week!

Accuquilt dies used:
55453 Lemoyne Star
55107 Rectangle 2½” x 4½”
55018 Small Value (HST)
55031 Half Square Triangle 4” finished
55054 Strips 4½” 
55017 Strips 2½”
55059 Square 2½” multiples

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