EXTERIOR POCKET
PI C N I C BASKE T
A B
Begin by joining the small motif blocks in the center first.
Starting with the first two small motif blocks on top, place on
face down on top of the other, lining the blocks up at their
tacking stitch lines.
We will break creating your basket down into various
sections to complete at a time, starting with the Exterior
Pocket. Begin by gathering the motif and small motif blocks
you will be using for the exterior pocket and arrange them as
shown above.
C D
Pin along the edge you will be joining to prevent any shifting. Transfer the blocks to your sewing machine and straight
stitch them together, sewing just inside the tacking and
squaring stitch lines.
E F
Use a steam iron to butterfly press open the seams on the
back of the blocks to allow them to lay flat.
Repeat steps B through E for the bottom row of the small
motif blocks. You now will need to join the two rows together.
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