This is the first project I've made on my new sewing machine: a very simple table runner. Each square is 6 inches finished, so the whole thing is 12 by 30 inches. The fabric is 12 Joys of Christmas by Sheri Berry. I LOVE the fabric. It is the only time (besides a couple of charm packs) that I've bought a bunch of fabrics from a coordinated line. When I saw this fabric, I just thought every print was great. It has a wonderful retro/nostalgic feel and reminds me of so many things from Christmases past.
One of the neat things about my new machine that I didn't have before are fancy stitches. Yay! I quilted the runner using a regular straight stitch just off to one side of each seam, and then this little line of snowflakes down the other. They are so dainty and pretty!
For the backing I used what I believe is a Joel Dewberry print (if you're a regular reader of the blog, you'll understand why the selvage with the name of the fabric is long gone ;-) ...)
Anyway, I have plenty more of this fabric and plan to make a much bigger, longer runner for our dining room table, as well as some more smaller ones for gifts. This went together super quick. And the best thing was, the new machine cooperated!!!
Now, on another note, remember the big Nason Family Pumpkin Glow display at our house that I showed a few posts back? Look who stopped by for a snack after Halloween, before I could get the pumpkins to our garden for compost. Don't let that sweet innocent expression fool you. That deer is a pumpkin-eating machine! ;-)-
And finally, I have 100 Followers! Woohoo! It is especially cool because I think I've only actually met 5 or 6 of you in real life (including my Mom). Hi Mom! So, come back tomorrow for a fabric giveaway to celebrate and say thanks. I'm thinking some Heather Ross fabric...
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Happy Quilting!
