Bring a touch of country charm to your quilting corner with the Berry Nice Baskets Quilt! Designed by Cyndi Hershey for P&B Textiles, this delightful free pattern features classic basket blocks filled with style, ideal for showcasing floral or berry-themed fabrics.
With a finished size of 54″ x 67″, it’s perfect for a throw, lap quilt, or cozy wall hanging in a cottage-style home.
🧺 What Makes This Quilt “Berry Nice”?
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Beautiful basket blocks with a traditional flair
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Ideal for scrappy or themed collections (berries, florals, gingham!)
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Includes pieced and appliqué techniques
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Lovely spring/summer quilt or picnic blanket
This quilt is fun, whimsical, and just the right level of challenge for confident beginners or intermediate quilters.
📐 Pattern Details
Pattern Name: Berry Nice Baskets
Designed by: Cyndi Hershey
For: P&B Textiles
Finished Size: 54″ x 67″
📥 What’s in the Free PDF?
The downloadable pattern includes:
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Step-by-step cutting and piecing instructions
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Basket block construction and layout diagram
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Optional appliqué embellishments
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Fabric suggestions and yardage
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Finishing and binding guide
👉 Download Berry Nice Baskets Quilt PDF
🎨 Fabric & Color Suggestions
This pattern really shines with warm, cheerful fabrics. Consider:
| Theme | Fabric Ideas |
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| Country Cottage | Gingham, red & cream florals, berries |
| Modern Farmhouse | Gray, white, navy, simple floral prints |
| Vintage Garden | Pastel pinks, dusty rose, sage green |
| Strawberry Fields | Red, green, white, berry-themed prints |
🍓 Tip: Use coordinating fat quarters for a scrappy but cohesive look!
🧵 Techniques You’ll Use
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Basic piecing of basket units
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Simple triangle construction (half-square triangles)
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Optional hand or machine appliqué (flowers, leaves, or berries)
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Assembling a balanced layout with repeated blocks
This is a great pattern to practice traditional skills while adding a personal, playful touch.
🪷 Ideas for Use
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Decorative throw for a guest room or living room
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Wall hanging in a farmhouse kitchen
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Spring and summer home décor
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Thoughtful handmade gift
Pair with a berry-scented candle and it’s a gift basket on its own! 😄
🌟 Final Thoughts
The Berry Nice Baskets Quilt blends nostalgia and beauty into one charming quilt. Whether you make it as a gift or to brighten your home, each block will bring a smile as sweet as strawberries.
Start stitching and let your baskets bloom!
