I decided on making these blocks into a table runner.
Thanks to all who commented with their suggestions, I really appreciate it!
Finished the binding this afternoon in the car-line while waiting to pick up Big J.
Its pretty big, 13 x 68 inches. But it fits our dining room table just right.
Here are some closeups of the blocks...
This is a close up of the quilting on this runner.
I decided to use my walking foot to do a straight stitch. I avoided stitiching over the blocks and zig-zagged around them instead to create squares on the back.
I must admit this was not my favorite part of this project and I have a new respect for those who quilt entire quilts with straight lines.
The binding is the same Moda Natural fabric that I used for the blocks.
Thought the runner was busy enough that a plain binding would frame it nicely.
We LOVE Halloween around here!
wow I love it. I really like the off centered blocks. that is a really great look. you did a great job
ReplyDeleteVery cute. Lots of work, but it is so pretty. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour tablerunner is really cute -esp the witches shoes :-) This will suely be a keepsake that you will look forward to using vry year.
ReplyDeletereally cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! What a great job! I love the composition of that last picture too!:)
ReplyDeletedont sell it! its too cute to give to someone else! except me of course!
ReplyDeleteOh boy - that is so stinking cute. I love it as a runner - what a great job!
ReplyDeleteIt is so well done, you did a fabulous job!
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I LOVE IT! I'm glad you are keeping it.
ReplyDeleteGood job!
Nanny Sue
Thank you for sharing your table runner at A Crafty Soiree! I like how each square has a different Halloween motif in it, very fun, and I'm quite partial to polka dots so I really love the whole thing!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE all the details in it! It is so cute! Thanks SO much for joining in on Thrilling Thursdays @ Paisley Passions. I hope to see you again this week :)
ReplyDelete~Lori S.
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Its adorable! I like your placement of the applique blocks. You caught my eye from Sew Picture Perfect.
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