# A BLOOM of Finished Blossie Baskets

**By Nic Vaughan** · 2026-01-29

## If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll just make one…” (lol), you already know how this goes.

[Blossie Baskets](https://craftapalooza.com/products/blossie-basket-pdf-pattern "Blossie Basket quilt as you go pdf pattern - craftapalooza designs") are the ultimate small-but-mighty make: quick to start, satisfying to finish, and dangerously giftable. Everyone turns out a little different depending on your fabric choices and stitching, and that’s half the fun.

### Ready for inspiration?

Below is a gallery of finished Blossies made by me (Nic) to spark ideas for your next one - whether you go bold and bright, soft and scrappy, or all-in with Liberty (no regrets).

### What you’ll spot in the gallery

**Colour stories that work every time**  
High contrast, low contrast, moody, pastel, themed fabric (animal, sewing, rainbow) - everything works. I like to repeat a few fabrics and let one “hero” print shine in Blossie's bottom and lid hexagons.

**Tiny details that make a big difference**  
Woven labels, hand stitching, fun linings, fussy cutting, or a cheeky feature hexie - these little touches give instant heirloom vibes.

**Shapes + layouts you can totally copy**  
Some Blossies are super scrappy, others are planned and polished. If you spot one you love, screenshot it and let it inspire your next basket.

### Curious about getting your own Blossie featured?

If you’ve made a Blossie Basket, I’d love to include it in a future gallery update.

Tag me @craftapalooza on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/craftapalooza "Craftapalooza Designs instagram") and use [#BlossieBasket](https://www.instagram.com/explore/search/keyword/?q=%23blossiebasket "Blossie Basket tagged posts on instagram - Craftapalooza Designs") so I can find your post.  
(Or pop a photo in the [Patchwork Posse Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftapaloozadesignspatchworkposse "Craftapalooza Designs Patchwork Posse Facebook Group") if that’s more your vibe.)

### Feeling inspired to make your own?

Grab the Blossie Basket pattern here: [Blossie Basket Pattern](https://craftapalooza.com/products/blossie-basket-pdf-pattern "Blossie Basket Quilt as you go Sewing Pattern")

And if you want to join the sew-along, you can jump in anytime and catch up: [Join the free Sew-Along](https://craftapalooza.com/pages/blossie-basket "Blossie Basket pdf sewing pattern quilt as you go Craftapalooza Designs")

PS: Fair warning… these are very much a “make one, immediately make three more” situation.

**Click on the images below to see them larger and in more detail.**

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**Tags:** Blossie Basket, hand sewing, quilt-as-you-go, Sewing Notion, Small Project

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> Source: [Craftapalooza Designs](https://craftapalooza.com/blogs/craftapalooza-designs/a-bloom-of-finished-blossie-baskets)