Olive Table Runner and Hot Pad

I started these a while back but did not finish them because I was not sure how I wanted them finished. But then I got sick of them sitting around while I decided and just went with what I had on hand that caught my eye.

The hot pad got a simple purchased binding. I was going to make my own but the greens I had were not quite right. Why is it shown with a glass when it is a hot pad and not a coaster? Well, I

had one nearby & figured it would do fine for showing size. Not that it couldn't be used as a coaster, but it does have a layer of Insul-brite.

I put a small strip across the back corner for hanging purposes.

The runner is on the shorter side. Probably best for a side board or hall table or simply a small table. I just love the color combo. It is one of my faves.

I am glad I went with the bright red underside. It makes for a striking contrast.

Olive Circle WIPs

Remember my olive green circle reverse applique pillow? Well, I made some matchy stuff. Okay, to be honest, they are not yet "made", I am in the midst of these projects.

First off, there is a headband. Headband attachment might be more appropriate. I love all the headbands out there with all the fun foofy stuff attached. The only problem is where they are the band. So few tend to fall on the right spot for my head. So I came up with these...

The band slips through the underside of the piece so you can slide it to where you want it to lay. The velvet ribbon is nice because it "sticks" to the hair pretty well. I used them on some elastic hairbands in the past & they stayed in place nicely.

A table runner was in my head since I first cut the pillow. There happened to be a perfect strip left after that initial cut :) I am not quite sure what I am going to put on the underside though. Maybe red and have it wrap around the edges to peek over onto the top.

And lastly, a potholder. All I need to do to finish this off is the trim.

I can't decide what color to go with. I am thinking it would be best to wait until I decide on the runner's trim and match it. I would use the green, but there is not enough left for strips. All I have are a bunch of circles from the applique cut outs. Hmmm...what to do with them?

Falling Roses and Leaf Runner

I have almost completed my blue quilt. I have about 18 inches of binding more to go...kinda ran out midway...oops. I was using pre-made binding since it was a "trial" quilt. I'll get a pic up as soon as I finish it off.

My second "all me" quilt front is done. I am trying to decide how I want to quilt it. I love the meandering look, but I am not sure. Maybe a mix since the top is blocked and the bottom is freeform. I am open to suggestions *hint hint*.
I am happy with the way it turned out too. I was going for a visual of the blocks crumbling and spilling out the flowers inside. Can you tell that's what it is?

My mom's -WARNING TO MOM>>>STOP READING - table runner is turning out great too. I have the pieces all cut & ready to sew. I was so relieved when I laid it out & everything fit. I have not patterned out something with so many triangles. I was not sure my math was correct until I saw it. *phew*

Table Runner Split in Two

...but not in a bad way. I had made a runner at the end of the summer but was not thrilled with the result. So i took off the blooms & made another "base" for them. Then I replaced the printed blooms with solid colors. These are what I ended up with...


The color isn't so great since I took them last night at my sewing table. The light is only good there during the day - color wise. The pink based one is not as "tight" as I would like so I may add some quilting to keep it tamed. But overall, I do prefer these over the single piece. Now onto more, this time with an Autumn or Thanksgiving feel.

Sweetwater's Table Runner

Sweetwater's Make Life Sweet blog had a pattern up of flower table runner. I have been wanting to make more home type things, so I gave it a shot. Plus, they had a contest going on that involved making the runner & sending them a pic of it. (The winner gets some of their Authentic jelly rolls from Moda!) I love that idea! What a great way to get people involved.

I used some quilting fabric that was originally for a set of coordinating bags that never got made. I am not sure what I think of the fabrics all together like this, but it's not bad. I had a little fun with the stitching at the centers of the flowers and had a wiggly line going around the edges of the runner.

So - here is a shot of the whole thing and close ups of each flower...the colors on the tan flower are a bit off, but you get the idea...also, needs to be ironed again :P


I had planned to make some runners soon and this was a great kick in the butt for me. I sketched out some for the fall season plus Halloween & Thanksgiving. Good thing I am doing a craft a day this month!

New Stuff Made and Started

First up is my little monster embroidery piece. I talked about my monster sketches for felt stuffies in an earlier post. Well, I decided to stitch one up...mostly because once they turn into stuffies, they no longer look like the sketches :P This way, I get to see remember what they were intended to look like.

And this is the mini stuffie of that guy...


Next up are some more fabric headbands. The pink kitties are strips of the fabric - I was going for a haphazard look. It did not quite work out as pictured in my head. I may add some fuzzy yarn kinda squiggled along the top, not sure yet. The undersides are velvet ribbon, which stay in my hair so much better than plain old fabric.


And this is my "Started". It is going to be a flower table runner. I found it over at Moda Bake Shop. I am hoping to have it done and at least one pic by the end of Monday so I can post it for an entry into a contest at Sweetwater.