Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Winterlude Table Runner

I first started this table runner in December 2014, and you can read about it in this post. I had purchased a kit with a honey bun and fabrics from the Winterlude collection by 3 Sisters and planned to use it for Christmas decor.

When I blogged about it, I had worked on it for several hours and stated that I had cut 420 tiny pieces of fabric. I carefully paired and placed those pieces on a board to transport to my closet, planning to keep it out of harm's way until I could work on it again. On the way to the closet the board hit the wall and all those pieces spilled onto the floor. I was so discouraged that I threw everything into a bag and decided to wait and finish it later. This year I found it again and sorted everything out and was excited to get it finished.

It was fun to start on a project with the pieces already cut. I wasn't as picky about pairing fabrics this time, but I like it just fine. The fabrics are so pretty, and it was a pleasure to chain piece and press them. The pattern consisted of 3-1/2 inch 9-square blocks.

I had planned to use a piece of Grunge-ish red metallic as the main part of the backing, but in my Christmas scraps I found a remnant of Moda Fruitcake and decided to piece it with the red. Fruitcake is my very favorite fabric line. I bought it for my first quilting class in 2010, a table topper I finished in 2014. You can read about that right here.


This was (I think) my first time working with a flange. I like the effect, and it was easier than I thought it would be.


My seam ripper was used quite a bit. Normally the scant 1/4 inch seam is my friend, but in the case of the little 9-square blocks, a full 1/4" was required. I found that out the hard way.


Jack was very helpful during the quilting and the photographing

I kept the quilting simple

I'm keeping this one for my Christmas table runner this year!

Winterlude Table Runner Details
Finished size: 26 x 52
Pattern and Fabrics
Front and binding: Winterlude Table Runner Kit by 3 Sisters for Moda
Backing: Fruitbasket by Basic Grey for Moda, Luxe Brushstroke in Bordeaux by Moda

Superior Threads
Piecing: #50 So Fine in 402 Pearl
Quilting and binding: #40 Rainbows in 806 Desert Rose and #40 King Tut in 1002 Holly and Ivy

Quilting
Straight line walking foot and some free motion

14 comments:

  1. Linda, that is so pretty! I'm so glad all those pieces went together so perfectly after being packed away for awhile. Isn't it fun having something new for your table for the holidays?

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    1. Thank you Diann. Yes it is fun! Hope you are enjoying your snowed-in Thanksgiving!

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  2. It has been well worth the wait this is a beautiful runner Linda and will make a gorgeous addition to your Christmas table!! Christine xx

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    1. Thank you Christine! It has been a long wait, but I am very happy that I completed it. :)

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  3. Really pretty finish Linda. That backing fabric is gorgeous. You can easily use either side of the runner! What a treat it will be to use it this year.

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    1. Thank you Bernie! I'll probably put it on the table next week. I'm still enjoying the autumn table runner I made last year with some fabrics from your shop. :)

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  4. What a gorgeous finish! I'm so happy you got back to it and got it done. It is a beauty.

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  5. So pretty. I love that fabric with the writing on it, and how wonderful to be able to make this yourself so you can find the perfect colors and fabric, As always, well done!

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    1. Thanks Pattie - I love that fabric too. It has all my favorite Christmas words on it. :)

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  6. Your quilting skills are amazing - absolutely beautiful. I see quilts when I go to our county fair. Wondering if you ever enter any in your local fairs. I am amazed at quilt makers in general - something i would love to do but don't have the time, space, skill, and real motivation to learn.

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    1. Thank you Sandy, you make my head swell! I enjoy your photography on your blog - traveling around taking pictures is something I'd love to do.

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  7. Oh, Linda, it looks so sweet with your Christmas decorations. Again, I love the blue as part of the color scheme, and the flange!! Wow! I know it took a little time (how much is that in quilt years?) to get back to it, but I'm so glad you didn't just chuck the whole thing when it hit the floor.

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    1. Thank you Janine! Lol on "quilt years" :D I'm glad I didn't give up on it too.

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