It's been more than a little busy here lately with one thing or another, but I'm determined to fit some some time in to work on table toppers for the Holly Bazaar.
I had prepped a pile of toppers to quilt for whenever the mood struck me, including the Old Italian block runners, and happily that happened this week.
I liked the size of the blue and white one (4 blocks x 4 blocks) ...
but when I looked at the scrappy runner it just looked waaaay too large for a runner.
So I ripped a couple of seams out and made two smaller 3 x 3 toppers that I'm much happier with (plus I now have three instead of two!). There's three blocks left over so I may work those into another topper, but I wanted to see some progress so I just set them aside for now.
All three are quilted and a pile of blue binding has been made so all are now ready to stitch down the binding on - I've got the first one half finished. That will be my hand stitching today.
I wanted these three ready for next weekend as we are baking pies at the church and one of the gals is interested in buying one, maybe two, for a friend that she will be visiting out in the Maritimes in early October, so they will be 'advance orders' that I will take to her. I'm happy to do that for her but it means that I will still need to make several more for the bazaar table, so I need to keep the pace up 😊....M
All three are quilted and a pile of blue binding has been made so all are now ready to stitch down the binding on - I've got the first one half finished. That will be my hand stitching today.
These runners will sell quickly at your bazaar. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the color combinations and fabrics that you used in your runner/toppers . . . that design is so pretty. Also, what to you call that little thread holder, was it something you made or something you purchased? I think it would make a great Christmas gift for my sister-in-laws. I want one, too :) I could put it on my husband's Honey Do List, LOL. Sometimes he enjoys having a small project out in his workshop to do when he wants a break from his canoe building.
ReplyDeleteLooking great! Good idea dividing the runner into two square toppers.
ReplyDeleteOh what lovely runners--I really like them in the blue and white so spiffy looking. Hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteLove those runners I'm sure they are going to be a big hit. The blue fabrics are so bright and cheery.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Hope you sell out!
ReplyDeleteAll great artist seem to have a blue period. Your toppers are delightful. I remember reading about your pie making get together before. It simple amazes me what you all do!
ReplyDeleteLove.
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