One Hour Baskets

 One Hour?! Great!! I could make like three of these while my 2 year old naps. Well, truth be told, the first one took me about 2 hours. Someone told me it's kind of like those 30-minute recipes you make for dinner that take 2 hours....

But since then I've made 3 more baskets and the last one took about 45 minutes.

Here's the front and back of the baskets. They are pretty sturdy! The finished basket is 10" L x 6"W x 7" H

 

It's a great project to use up your scraps because it lends itself to being constructed in so many ways. You can quilt it, scrap it, and even embroider it. 

They are great for sitting on my selves to collect my salvage pieces, scraps and other catch all items.

I think I need to commit to a fabric and make three matching or at least coordinating baskets though! I might have to de-stash these...

I used the same pattern and added ears for a cute little bunny basket for Moses for Easter. Let's just say a 2 year old boy does not appreciate the cuteness factor of the basket- but it does hold up well as it get thrown under the couch, down the stairs and dragged under his radio flyer! 

A few others I've made....

And one my friend made while she and I spent a morning sewing together! 

The pattern is free so head over to Crafty website and download it today. It'll only take you an hour to make ;) 

If you Instagram, you can make yours and hashtag #hourbasket or check it out for style inspiration!

Sewing Level: Beginner
Cost: $10
Time: 1 hour

Totes

These totes are an adaption from the Noodlehead Divided Basket. This version which was created by my friend Sarah is a little taller and omits the divided portion of the basket and the exterior pocket. All the same materials were used that noodlehead suggests- such as heavy weight home dec fabric. 

 The totes are perfect for holding my sewing scraps. And you can piece them together to use up fabric too! 

 This black one is for my grandma. She gave me a bunch of fabric when I was just starting to learn about English Paper Piecing (more latter). So, I made her a tote out of the fabric she gave me. I think she will likely use it as a magazine holder- which is about how tall they end up being. 

This was my first attempt at actual sewing- beyond hemming and making curtains. I'd say it was a smashing success. SO far I've made 8 and have plans to make at least two more. They make great gives. For a beginner sewer like myself it took me about 4 hours to put together my first one. When I made 4 at a time the process went a little faster. There is a lot of cutting as there are 4 layers to the basket (exterior, fusible fleece, interfacing, and lining). 

Sewing Level: Beginner

Cost to make: approx. $15 

Time: 4 hours