A BLOOM of Finished Blossie Baskets
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If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll just make one…” (lol), you already know how this goes.
Blossie Baskets 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 and use #BlossieBasket so I can find your post.
(Or pop a photo in the 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
And if you want to join the sew-along, you can jump in anytime and catch up: Join the free Sew-Along
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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1 comment
Lots of inspiration for embellishments, thank you.
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Craftapalooza Designs replied:
Thanks Davina!