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Sunday, March 20, 2011

"Spencer Museum" Tablerunner

Hello,

I joined in Friday-Night-Sew-In for the first time for the year. I got my pieces cut out and a about a hour and a half sewing done on Friday night. It was getting late so I decided to stop before I made to many mistakes.



During Saturday I completed sewing the rows together. This Brickwork pattern is so great because you don't have to match seams. I used up every piece of the "Spencer Museum" charm pack that I received from Melody  No wastage with this pattern. I used a brown/grey coloured thread to do the cross hatching quilting on the top. The measurements for the runner are 45 inches by 16 inches. Backing.binding and wadding were left over from the tablecloth I recently completed. Have to use up whats on hand. Another finish to add to the OPAM challenge. I hope you had a productive sew-in.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Bev C

21 comments:

CathyC said...

lovely fabrics - I love it when there is little or no wastage ;-)

Michelle said...

What a fun little pattern, love the fabrics too;o)

Lurline said...

Bricks on bricks - looks wonderful!
Hugs - Lurline♥

Terriaw said...

Looks like a productive Friday night and weekend. When it gets too late and I start to make mistakes, I force myself to stop and finish the next day. Things always look better with a good night of rest. Love that you finished this tablerunner so quickly!

Michelle Ridgway said...

There is always a sense of achievment when you make something from scraps. Scrappy projects are my favourites. Your table runner is lovely and so is the pattern.

Pauline said...

Bev, that is so warm and cosy looking, makes me think of a kitchen smelling of pumpkin soup and toast.

Anonymous said...

That's a pretty tablerunner. Great FNSI result.

Valspierssews said...

It looks lovely. The fabrics are rich and warm even with the bit of blue. A great finish.

Vickie said...

oh Bev I have jsut the spot for that runner yep I do...well done it's gorgeous,cheers Vickie

Maria said...

What a great project for FNSI.
Great tablerunner.

Have a Happy Monday Bev.

Francien said...

Its absolutly gorgious Bev...love the colors and the pattern...have to try that...looks easy to make....greetings Francien.

Nat Palaskas said...

This is lovely Bev. How simple and effective the design is. Glad you enjoy the evening - Hugs Nat

Lounging with a Latte said...

Well done Bev, it looks lovely. Always nice to have a finish!

Anonymous said...

I really like that brickwork pattern Bev - it looks great and the fabrics are gorgeous. You did the right thing stopping when you were tired though sometimes we have to force ourselves to do that don't we! Love the finished piece.

pinsandneedles said...

Love your table runner. The colors are gorgeous!

Simone de Klerk said...

Lovely table runner! Often I like the 'simpleness' of a quilt. You can see the fabrics perfectly then!
Love the background you used for the picture.

Cheryll said...

Ya just gotta LoVe stash crash projects! This runner is fantastic. Love the colours! Great work on FNSI! :)

Angie said...

Oooohh! Looking GOOD!!

The 4 Bushel Farmgal said...

Your table runner is beautiful. I love the deep, rich colors. Very nice!

Narelle said...

Wow, you're really on a finishing streak ... lovely runner!

Anonymous said...

Hi Bev, I enjoyed seeing your tablerunner. did you cut the charms in half.....I have a charm pack in my stash....that was a good idea of yours...Regards, Lyn