I happened to have this fabric that illustrates the fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood. And so I got the fabric off the shelf and let it sit on the table as I thought about what I wanted to make. Slowly over the past weeks I sketched some ideas. 
I decided one block would be a basket block. I love basket blocks and there are so many ways to make a quilt block look like a basket. This shape seemed to fit what I've been seeing in my head.
Since I am working on my Sunbonnet Sue blocks it gave me the idea to make Little Red a hooded girl with a long dress holding flowers with one hand (unseen).
I decided to use a linen look fabric instead of a white or another print for the background fabric. I had some of that French General fabric that just fit the bill. I have more blocks in mind. It is slow going because of so many other things going on but I am enjoying working on a new idea.
-nanette
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Oh Nanette! It's off to a darling start! I can't wait to see more :) Love those little purses below too; and of course, the little quilt is adorable :)
Don't some of those baskets need to be done in Texture Magic? :) I just got my Kaffe Baskets back from the quilter and they turned out sooooo cute! Once I get it bound I will show it on a post.
they are so adorable! what a great idea!
i think i'm in love.
Soooooo cute. I love it.
Couldn't help but chuckle when I read "I happened to have..." 'cause I know you happen to have a LOT! :-)
This will be adorable. Brilliant take on the Sunbonnet Sue!
no. way. Give me more, more, more. I love it, Nanette. I've been trying to come up with something for miss corrie for years now. Is that red fabric one of your vintage goodies??
you must be living right. :)
Cute, cute, cute. I love those blocks. I love your talent.
I am not really a quilter but your things are so cute!! Love your Kettles in the Kitchen quilt!
I love and can't wait to see the completed quilt. Do you think that you write up the pattern and offer it for sale?
Wow Nanette! I LOVE it! And your basket shapes are just perfect!
awww... I'm in Love! Just the sweetest thing only you can think of, Nanette. I love the flowers in her hands too :)
a great design.
Looking forward to seeing the progress of this quilt. Love the sunbonnet red riding hood!! My daughter (who is a teenager now)was terrifed of Little Red Riding Hood when she was little and the book couldn't even be kept on her bookshelf!
I can't believe how cute these blocks are!! I'm in love. You have done it again my friend! You're brilliant.
Nanette, I LOVE it! You always come up with such beautiful, unique ideas. And yay for Chelsey for challenging you. Sometimes, it just takes a little push, doesn't it?
How delightful!!! I love your creativity, it makes me want to make a little red riding hood girl too!!
Little Red looks so cute, and I love that toadstool fabric too. This is going to be adorable!
I love, love, love the baskets! Nice job!! Keep us updated with this project, it is off to such a cute start! :)
Super cute! Can't wait to see what else you come up with :)
This is going to be soooooo cute! Everything you do is cute and I love it all! Great idea Chelsey had!
This will be another beautiful quilt. You truly are amazing at ALL you do.
Natalie pieced a cute quilt for me yesterday to quilt for another new grandson coming next month.
I wish I was as pricise as she is in cutting and piecing:) And as you all your fellow talented quilters are.
Do you happen to know who machine quilts for a reasonable price?
Enjoy your day!
~♥
oh, i can't wait to see more. i love little red.
These are so cute. Love the red hoods.Can't wait to see what you do next.
These are just sooo cute... I love the Red Riding Hood Fabric, too.
What a great challenge and you more than meet it. Brandie
Oh, you talented lady!! I sure hope you will make a pattern for it. I love it!!
Cute blocks, anxious to see the finished quilt.
Cute blocks, anxious to see the finished quilt.
You have done it again my friend! You're brilliant.
Work from home India
Oh my gosh you are so creative and this is so beyond superb. I don't even know where to start with what to say. Let's see. I dig the baskets - very unique and I like that. Then the SBS with the Red Capes. Goodness sakes but those are too, too cuteamous!!! Can hardly contain myself. But I have to contain myself. People are watching. ;0
You are so clever, that is going to be so cute.
wow Nanette, that is incredible.
Love the little red riding girls. Very very cute.
I love it Nanette...what a great piece of fabric for the inspiration.
Your applique looks wonderful!
x
lori
You are GREAT at coming up with terrific ideas! Can't wait to see this when it's done.
Oh, I really like that Red Riding Hood. She is so cute. And I have been looking at that French General fabric the last 2 days.. isn't it gorgeous?? Thanks for the comment on my blog too..
Maggey
Such a fantastic idea. It is going to be a darling quilt!!
This is going to be great! I love glimpsing your creative process - can't wait to see what you do with the wolf...
Hugs - Shari
Oh, That is going to be soooooo cute! I love the little fussy cut flower bouquets that Red is holding.
And that basket print fabric is fabulous! Must find some of that!
Kimberly :-)
Very creative. Little Red Riding Hood was one of my favorites and your block is darling.
Incredible...and so inspirational!
I love how this is coming out! So sweet!! Your "Red" is darling. I can't wait to see how it goes.
HAHA, I just looked at your blog list and noticed I am listed...as Mama's Park but it should be Mama Spark! Thanks for the laugh!!!
Adorable, the little red riding hood!!!
That fabric and your ideas for it are great!
What a fun quilt this will be! I love the idea of creating a quilt inspired by a classic story. And I also love that Red Riding Hood fabric you've got. :)
What a fun quilt this will be! I love the idea of creating a quilt inspired by a classic story. And I also love that Red Riding Hood fabric you've got. :)
What a great idea, cannot wait to see the finished product. Wonderful start.
Look how adorable this is!! I can't wait to see what else you design to go along with these blocks. Amazing.
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