Baskets
This month we're going to make the baskets for the hot air balloons. You will need to print the requisite number of basket templates for the size quilt you're making. Remember to download it to your computer, then open in Adobe Reader and print it actual size onto 11x17" paper. Do not print straight from the web. If you measure the template pieces they should be 6.5" by 10.5" in size. You will need your background fabric, your basket fabric(s), and if you want to fussy cut the insides of the baskets, the best fabrics are ones with a blue background or a background that matches your background fabric. I decided to cut up the rest of my background fabric at this point, starting with the pieces I needed for the hot air balloon tops. I cut pieces about 7" by 8" and then cut them on the diagonal. This will only work if you're using solids. If you're using a print, make sure you choose the correct diagonal to cut them on, and if y