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POCKET CART
A variation on the empty cart
by Valerie Arcement

Pattern:
6" empty cart     8" empty cart

This pattern creates an empty flower cart with a pocket to hold flowers.


1.  Cut pattern out and cut apart on section lines.

2.  Cut Section D in the same fabric used for the cart (not background fabric).

3.  Cut a piece of background fabric 8½ by 8½ inches (or 6½ by 6½ if using the 6" pattern). Call this Section E.

4.  Foundation piece each section being sure to leave a generous ¼- to ½-inch seam allowance on the outside edges of the block. Cut each inner seam allowance to a scant ¼ inch as you sew. DO NOT remove the pattern paper.

5.  When each section is finished, use the rotary cutter to cut a ¼-inch seam allowance on all sides and press seams flat with iron. Sew the cart sections together and press.

6.  Now, sew the second Section D to the cart section (A, B and C joined), with the right sides facing. Lay these joined sections down, right side up, and press the seam allowance toward Section D. Fold Section D behind the cart assembly and press again. Trim the uneven angled edges flush with the edges of the block (this includes the ¼-inch seam allowance). Press.

7.  Lay the finished cart section on Section E, the background square, lining up the bottom corners. Flip the cart up so the cart and background are right side to right side. Sew in from the side seams along the A-D seam on both sides, stopping 1/8 inch past the edge of the cart and backstitch. (See illustration below.)

8.  Flip the cart back down and press the seam toward the cart. Now you can remove the paper, or wait until you have added the border.


After adding the border, batt and backing, you may quilt around the cart and wheel, but do not quilt inside the cart or you will loose the pocket. When finished, add small artificial flowers to the cart and change them with the season. You may use hot glue to glue them in place if you wish.

Valerie has her own line of beautiful patterns called
"Texas Cut Work Applique"
(see Links page)