I started with a small jelly roll from JoAnn Fabrics in gorgeous green prints - The Paisley Collection. This project would also be great for scraps, but since I'm just getting back into quilting I didn't have the scraps I needed. The fabric for the backing is the same as the dining room curtains (which I made - more on those later), and the batting and binding I already had.
When I started the runner, I had my doubts. It wasn't looking at all like the pics in the tutorial but I kept on going. I'm so glad I did because it turned out great. The strips seemed to be crooked while I was working on it, which I couldn't figure out cause I pinned each strip before sewing, but I was able to even it up at the end before sewing on the binding.
The binding was way easier to do than I thought it would be, even though it required some hand stitching. I just sat and watched TV (Yay, Devious Maids!!)while I sewed and I was finished in no time!
This is the first time I've attempted to assemble a piece with the batting and backing at the same time. It took some effort, but I love the way it turned out and I will definitely do anothe one!
Thanks to Amy from Diary of a Quilter for a great tutorial. (To see the original tutorial, go here).
I hope to make a few more of these in holiday colors. So much sewing to do and so little time! Aaahhhhh...........
Quilt as you go is a fun process for small projects I love how yours turned out and binding gets easier each time
ReplyDeleteI pinned this tutorial a long time ago but haven't tried it yet! It's such a great one for any fabrics/seasons :) Thanks for the reminder! Yours looks great!
ReplyDeleteThese make great, quick gifts, too. Since I'm s sucker for QAYG - I'm made several before. I'm thinking of making some more again. Thanks for the reminder, Beth. And I invite you to link to Hexie Weekend to share your great tut. As I said, doesn't have to be hexie.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun project, I need to try it or placemats to begin to make a dent in some of my "scraps". Thanks for the link to the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. It looks great. I sure will make some X-mas placemats. Looks like fun to do.
ReplyDeleteThat is very nice! I love simple designs that really show off the fabric like this.
ReplyDeleteThat is really cute, and I can totally see it in Christmas colours...as of tomorrow it's only 6 months away!! egad, I actually did notice that today... Thanks for the link to the pattern!
ReplyDeleteThis runner looks great - gorgeous colours :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty - I like the idea of changing it according to the season, time of year, holiday etc.
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Such a very pretty runner ♥
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Congrats; beautiful stuff!
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I've made one of those! Gifted it to a friend. How many did you finally make? They are addictive.
ReplyDeleteGreat finish! Those colors are very pretty so I'm anxious to see what you did for the curtains. I have a suggestion: choose one or two neutral fabrics from this collection and use them in the runners and for backing. That way the holiday runners will also go with the curtains but still be subtle enough for the holiday fabrics to shine. I'm going to have to make a few for gifts!
ReplyDeleteI love your runner and yes, you should be happy with it. And thanks for the link to the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table runner! and it's fun to try a new technique! !
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