Cut:

Basket:
Handle--Bias Strip: 1" x 12" Sew into tube. Press seam to bottom. Pin in place, and hand applique.

Base:
2 7/8" sqaure--cut one triangle

Basket:
6 7/8" square--cut one triangle

Background:
2 7/8" sqaure--cut one triangle
6 7/8" square--cut one triangle
2--2 1/2" x 6 1/2" rectangles

Assemble as shown