It's been forever, I know, since I've last posted. I've had some health issues for the past 3 months that have left me with little time or energy for anything else. I won't get into details about it, but they are now resolving and I have since regained my energy and returned to work and pursuit of interests. It's time to catch you up on some of my projects that I have wrapped up in the last couple of weeks.
I finally finished my Christmas Table Runner this week. I started it before Christmas, but was unable to finish it in time to use it this year. Oh well, it's ready for next year. :)
There was no pattern for this project. I used a video tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt Co.
It uses a special wedge type ruler to make the trees. You can get 2 trees from each 10" square. I used a layer cake (a stack of 10" pre-cut squares) from Benartex's Cat-I-Tude Christmas line. I still have lots of squares left and may make some placemats for Christmas gifts this coming year. This is such a beautiful line of fabrics.
For the quilting, I used the serpentine stitch on my machine in rows about an inch apart. I think it came out very nicely and again, was quite easy--just follow the spacing guide, a bar that inserts into the foot of the machine. (A standard piece that comes with most machines.)
I'm very pleased with the runner. It was a fun project and I think I'll enjoy using the rest of the squares later this year. I promise I'll post again soon. I have other finishes to share and have a couple of projects in the works.
I finally finished my Christmas Table Runner this week. I started it before Christmas, but was unable to finish it in time to use it this year. Oh well, it's ready for next year. :)
It uses a special wedge type ruler to make the trees. You can get 2 trees from each 10" square. I used a layer cake (a stack of 10" pre-cut squares) from Benartex's Cat-I-Tude Christmas line. I still have lots of squares left and may make some placemats for Christmas gifts this coming year. This is such a beautiful line of fabrics.
This was such an easy project to do. The wedge-shaped ruler made this such a quickly cut out project. The only other shapes you need are the white rectangles and the tree stumps. This would be a great project for a beginner quilter.
I'm very pleased with the runner. It was a fun project and I think I'll enjoy using the rest of the squares later this year. I promise I'll post again soon. I have other finishes to share and have a couple of projects in the works.
