If it feels like you're wasting a ton of wood and twigs every time you go outside, you may want to consider using them to make a DIY fruit basket.

A fruit gift basket is an easy way to create a memorable present. Stick with a central idea or theme to keep the gift cohesive. When choosing a theme, consider the receivers' personality and taste.

This week in the Basket Patch Quilt Along, we're making the fruit basket block. This one is similar to our first basket block. The difference is in the orientation of the small half square triangles.

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