Cuckoo Divided Basket

I like to make handmade gifts for people, especially those that I know appreciate the time and effort that go into making something myself. My sister is one of those people. I couldn't come up with an idea for her for Christmas, but then she rearranged her bedroom and needed a better way to organize some of the stuff she keeps by the side of her bed. Enter the divided basket pattern by Anna at Noodlehead. I had bought the pattern a little while before, but hadn't yet tried it out. So, I gathered the needed supplies and went to work.



I picked this cuckoo clock print as my focal fabric and then pulled some other prints from my stash.

I decided not to cover the webbing with fabric to eliminate an extra step, but I do think that the baskets I've seen that have fabric covered handles are super cute.

I also think that the center divider needs something a little stiffer. It definitely serves its purpose by separating the items in the basket, but I think I'll switch it up a little bit next time. I also want to play around with adding more dividers. My mom asked for a basket like this and that she can insert into her ginormous purse that can help organize the contents a little better. I'll have to fiddle with the pattern a bit to get it to work the way I want.

I'm really pleased with how the basket turned out and plan to make a bunch more. I can see a lot of fun color combos playing well in this basket. I think it would be fun too to leave out the divider and have a nice big basket for storing some of my little one's toys in downstairs in the living room.

Make Mine Modern Swap Received

I'm working on putting the binding on my Far Far Away II Kitchen Windows bed quilt this week, so I will hopefully have photos to show you soon. I'm trying to see what I can get done this week as it's my last week at home before returning to work in the office on Monday. Wish me luck!

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I received my package from Heather in the Make Mine Modern Swap a couple weeks ago. And can I just say that Heather way outdid herself! Here's a rundown of what she sent me.

Four bright and fun fabric baskets:



A little sign with one of my new favorite sayings:



Some Central Park fat quarters that I am SO excited to use with the two charm packs I already have:



An adorable Ruby Star Rising clock (you can find the tutorial on her blog to make your own):



A pack of sewing machine thank you cards (LOVE these!):



A cute little pincushion:



And here's everything all together.



Thank you so much, Heather! I love the package you put together for me.