The sewing machine (pattern from Lori Holt) is my Stay at Home Round Robin quilt. We are given a block to use in our rounds, this time it was the plus block
I admit I am not a fan but a challenge is a challenge. The block is boring and static to me, but then it's only boring if you don't put your own spin on it right? I used my sewing fabrics to run the blocks together.
It required a series of partial seams (grrrr). Here is also a pin cushion block to add in... but I love the flower head pins on cream fabric, and fussy cutting to include the little dress... shoes... I've been collecting for a while now!
The really big project this week was to finish my table runner for my friend JOY who challenged us to make "Table Scraps" (finished table covering of any kind using scraps) once a month.
I carefully cut lots of 2.5" squares to start mine...
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| 98 squares (plus some extras) |
I added a border to tie them together and carefully quilted down each row and cross row.
Originally I thought I'd do curvy edges and applique but changed my mind during the design stage.
It's hard to see, sorry 'bout my photos, but I finished up with white wool flowers. I used a couching foot, zig zag stitch and sort of "sketched" with wool the outline of three flowers. It's subtle in photos but pretty in person and very delicate!
It looks so pretty on the credenza in the family room!
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| that little gear man is a clock |
It's about 16"X 30" finished size
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Your table topper turned out SEW sweet, LeeAnna!! The couched flowers add an unexpected touch to the completed runner. Thanks for being part of the TABLE SCRAPS crew!
ReplyDeleteLovely tablemat, Leeanna. You have so many pretty pinks and they are arranged in a very appealing manner! Not surprised, since you are a true artist.
ReplyDeleteFor the round robin, you are doing what works for you and thinking about it. I ended up floating some plusses and hope this works with the next round. @lolly2430
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming table runner. You have a large variety of pinks. And, of course, no Lee Anna quilt would be complete without some embellishment. Interesting progress on your asymmetric round robin.
ReplyDeletePat
Oh my goodness! I LOVE how all those pink squares turned into such a delightful table runner. Sew pretty. Love the spin on your plus row as well.... I still need to make mine.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful runner and lovely gift. Well done. That sewing machine quilt is pretty clever, too!
ReplyDeleteYou have the cutest sewing themed fabrics! They're perfect to go with your sewing machine block for the round robin. And I love the way you laid out the pink squares for the tablerunner too - so pretty!
ReplyDeleteYour table topper turned out great! What a great idea to couch the white wool! Very soft and spring like.
ReplyDeleteJob well done!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE how you fit those plus signs together, and the addition of the pin cushion is perfect. I’m hoping to get mine added tomorrow, but haven’t come up with a good plan yet. That table runner is very cute.
ReplyDeleteFun fabrics for your SAHRR. The table mat is beautiful. I really like the idea of the couched wool. It really added a lot to the project in a subtle way.
ReplyDeleteHi LeeAnna,
ReplyDeleteInspiration will come when you least expect it. Love all the themed fabrics you're using :)
Table scraps turned out pretty and lovely ! Ready for February !
hugs,
Joanne
How beautiful! Those pinks are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your pink table topper, so cute and, as the flower quilted, delicate!
ReplyDeleteLove your fabrics too, in this RR row.
Thank you for linking up today!
Your table topper is soooo beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove your challenges and love that sewing machine! Wowsa!
ReplyDeleteLove the sewing machine. Very cool idea to couch wool over patchwork too.
ReplyDeleteJust love your table topper! So sweet. And your plus blocks are sew neat nestling together like that. Looking forward to what you decide to add.
ReplyDeleteI love your run-together plus signs! And bonus that they are all sewing themed--and with a pin cushion added in! So clever! That sewing machine center is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteOh how pretty!! love all those pink squares in the table scraps... it kind looks like a colorwash!!
ReplyDeleteYour sewing machine quilt if shaping up and look at all those lovely pinks!
ReplyDeleteNice job on your table topper, it's really pretty. Love pink.
ReplyDeleteLA - that table runner is gorgeous, and the pink really suits your style!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pink challenge. I think I like the little flowers added at the last ... they are subtle but add a nice touch to the all pink blocks. Great job!
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