This coneflower Divided Basket using Quarry Trail has to be one of my most favorite makes of all time. I’m not quite sure why it’s my favorite ever, but it makes me smile!

If you’ve been around here long enough, you’ve seen a parade of Divided Baskets over the years. I can’t say I’ll ever tire of making them. They’re fun to feature my favorite prints and they’re quick to sew – but not boring. Not boring is essential to me! I think that’s why I like bag and accessory making, always something different.

You know I love a basket for gift-giving. Dreaming up gift ideas to put in these Divided Baskets is always a treat! I love thinking about things to include that would make a unique gift. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever shared a basket full of yarn and knitting goodies though! So when I was filling this one up, I couldn’t help but think how fun a gift that would be. Make a basket, fill it up with yarn for a certain project, include the pattern and any fun notions or needles needed and you’re all set!

Here are a few Divided Baskets I’ve sewn in the past for more inspiration:

• Driftless Divided Basket
• Gingham & Leather Divided Basket
• Butterfly Divided Basket
• Springy Divided Basket
• Rain Walk Divided Basket

• Pattern: Divided Basket (available in my shop)
• Fabric: Coneflower in Black from my new collection Quarry Trail, Cotton Linen 5 oz. Chambray, and Quarry in Seafoam (also from Quarry Trail) for the lining
• Cotton Webbing for handles available in my shop, 1.5″-wide (you’ll need one yard total – but that’s enough to make two baskets!)

I’m happy to announce that I’ll be hosting the Sandhill Sling Sew-along starting next month! After having so much fun with the Pepin Tote Sew-along at the end of last year, I was excited to plan another! Connecting and getting to know folks was such a fun part – plus it’s fun! We all need a little fun these days!

Sandhill Sling Sew-Along Sign-up

I’ve put together a tentative schedule for the SAL and will run it the same way I did the Pepin Tote SAL, via a once-weekly email beginning Wednesday, February 17th (ending approximately March 17th). Each email will have written information as well as a video of that week’s steps. Click the link below to sign up to receive the sew-along newsletters:

Click here to sign up for the Sandhill Sling Sew-Along!

Be sure to check out the #sandhillsling on Instagram to see so many amazing slings that have been made already! We can use the #sandhillslingalong as the sew-along #!

Schedule

I’m hoping to schedule the SAL for four weeks, plus a wrap up email at the end. Even if you don’t have time or aren’t sure you want to join in this time, you can sign up now and keep the emails for when you’re ready! It’s a casual thing, no pressure to keep up with any pace. The only requirement is that it’s FUN for you. Sewing is fun!

Supplies

In case you need bag-making supplies for the SAL I have most items available in my shop (I’m eagerly awaiting my restock of the Metal Snap Kits, but I don’t have an ETA yet):

• Sandhill Sling Pattern
• Webbing + Hardware kit (this kit is a combination of the 1.5 yards you’ll need if using webbing for the strap as well as the strap hardware).
• Sandhill Hardware Kit (hardware only if you only need the hardware)
• Webbing by-the-yard (instructions DO include making your own from fabric, too, so whatever works best for you!), you’ll need to order two yards for the sling, although you’ll only be using a yard and a half. If you plan on making two bags, order three (3) yards!
• Zipper Kit for View A (includes both zippers you need to sew this view)
• 18″ double pull zipper if you plan on making View B
• zipper pulls, totally optional, but fun! Leather pulls or waxed cord

If you’re making View B, I show a metal snap here (and it’s listed in the supplies requirements). Although I don’t have Starter kits at the moment, you could definitely substitute in a turn lock or a Loxx fastener. I have a video on how to install a turn lock (and you can check out the Loxx website for an install video. So, either of those options would work, too! Gotta love options!

If you have questions, feel free to ask them in the comments below!