Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Spring Table Runner


Almost a year ago my sweet sister-in-law sent me a jelly roll of Moda's Chez Mois.  I was super pregnant and most definitely nesting and she said she thought I might need a little something pretty to play with while the boys were napping (once little baby got here).  I was so excited about it and went out and ordered a charm pack to match and put together a little quilt.

I had a bunch of leftover ends of strips and have been hemming and hawing over what to do with them since.

 The other day I was thinking how I need some spring decor around this house and thought maybe a table runner would be the perfect use for my leftover strips.

It sewed together in like a minute and then I picked up some complimenting yellow fabric at JoAnns the other day to back and bind it.
I quilted it in straight lines across and I really like the effect.  It gives it some weight and structure as well rather than being a soft quilt.

I got enough backing to make some coordinating placemats should the time present itself...

I really like how it turned out and added a nice pastel-ish/springish tone to the living/dining room.  It makes me want to get that coordinating quilt finished and quilted up so that it would really pull the room together.

Ahh too many projects, so little time....

Today I'm linking up with:




Fresh Poppy Design

Get Your Craft On Tuesday


11 comments:

  1. That straight line quilting really sets it off and you did a great job with it! Happy Fabric Tuesday!

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  2. The table runner is beautiful. The straight line quilting really works well in this piece. The quilt is also very beautiful. You have inspired me to look through my stash and make something springy for my table. Thanks.

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  3. I realy like the table runner. I also really like the straigt stich quilting. Great job!

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  4. What a lovely tablerunner! Thanks for sharing it :) I've been sewing forever, but I'm new to quilting. I'm loving all the great ideas and insight I'm finding on the net. Have a great day!

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  5. That's beautiful. And I love the look of the quilted lines. Not only does it add weight but also a clean finished look. bravo!

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  6. Coming over from Fabric Tuesday...

    What a great way to use your scraps!

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  7. this is so pretty and colorful! i love it!

    I'd love for you to link this up to my new link party, Your Whims Wednesday! http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/04/your-whims-wednesday-1.html

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  8. This is beautiful! I love the colors! I would love to try something like this...time to start practicing sewing straight lines!

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  9. Beautiful table runner, perfect spring colors :)

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  10. Love the quilt and runner. The straight line quilting is perfect!

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