The thing about ordering fabric online is that you take a risk in the accuracy of the colors AND you have to wait for them to arrive.
I had ordered fabric to be used as the sashing strips and borders for my purple Pieces of My Life quilt last week and they seemed to take f o r e v e r to arrive. That was when I decided to pull out the "souvenir" fabrics I picked up while in Arizona. I had originally planned on placemats but couldn't decide on a pattern/layout that I was excited about.
I dug through some patterns and came across a "Ten-minute Table Runner". Now this I could get on board with. I've made them before, but they are not quilted... 😐I modified the assembly so that it would be quilted (which ended up taking longer than I thought it would... oh well.🤷) I think the quilting in the center portion of the runner is a nice touch.
It was a nice way to feature both hummingbird fabrics, which is exactly what I was looking for. I'll get it washed up this weekend and sent off to our friends that graciously hosted us for a few days in Green Valley, AZ.
AND, I still have enough remaining to make something more for me. Dave has come to like the table toppers I have for our kitchen table. I added a Valentines one in February and pulled out a St. Patrick's Day one in March. These fabrics could become a nice spring and summer topper.
Just as I was finishing this runner the fabric I was waiting on arrived! I was pleased and relieved to see that my purchases would work just as I had hoped for the sashing strips and borders. So... guess what I'll be working on this weekend?
What are your plans?
Leave a comment... I'd love to hear from you.
Keep Piecing,
Melva
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What a pretty runner Melva! Your AZ hostess will be thrilled. We are off to the cataract clinic - now it's my husband's turn. Fun times!
ReplyDeleteLove the runner. I’ve made a couple but never quilted them. I really like your idea to quilt the runner, adds a nice finish. I’m going to give that a try.
ReplyDeleteYour table runner is gorgeous, Melva. Love the hummingbird fabrics- perfect for the spring and summer seasons. I have been putting up my hummingbird feeders and already have 4 visitors. I am catching up on your quilt along this weekend. I have the fabrics pulled . I hope to work on Block 3 and 4 tomorrow. Thank you again for all that you do! Have a blessed weekend. Hugs
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely little runner! Both fabrics are beautiful, and the quilting is perfect. It's a fantastic gift for your friends.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your long-awaited fabric has finally arrived ;))
Thank you for sharing!
Super cute fabric makes a super cute runner!!!
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