Tablerunner Finished

You thought I didn't finish it, did you? :)

Sorry I haven't updated for so long - I got a part time job, so I'm not able to make art as much as I would like to. This economy is tough for a family and I felt I needed to earn extra income outside of Decor Delights. But, not to fret - I'm so lucky - I have a job where I can put my creative uses to work, I help people pick out nice clothing outfits along with shoes, jewelry, and handbags!!! Its so much fun working with clothing again like I did in college - meeting new people and helping them look good!!!

Here is the finished runner....

And just for fun - I loved the back of the top piece looked before I put it all together...

It went really well using the plastic templates and the precut fabric strips. This project didn't have a bound edge, but I did sew a 1/4" around the edges for extra security - problem... I must have pulled the edges as I was sewing because the edges don't sit flat on the table. Oh well - I'm always learning, learning, learning!!!

Strip Quilting Table Runner

I know it's been a really long time since I've posted. It's been a year and half of dealing with aging parents and numerous trips to the doctor and hospital and taking care of them as well as my own family - FINALLY things are settling down so I can get back to the things I love to do, make art!!!

I saw this adorable table runner in American Patchwork & Quilting Magazine April 2008, it's made from a jelly roll of fabric strips. Strip quilting looked like so much fun that I decided to give it a try. Another reason I chose this pattern - NO BINDING!!! (I'm kinda bad at binding)

I've gotten as far as cutting out the diamonds - it was super easy using the template. I took a photo because I love the fabric - it's Moda - I love Moda fabric.

Here is the link to the fabric store when I got the kit from, and you can see the table runner... Stitchin' Heaven
I'll post my table runner when I'm finished.

New sewing patterns, New cord maker

I had a terrific time at the International Quilt Market that was here in Salt Lake this weekend. I grabbed my checkbook and headed out to find new and exciting items to put in the shop. Let's just say right now - I didn't have enough money. While I walking around the show I wished I had a fabric store and endless money. Also, I have never seen so much new fabric in my life! I seems like my local fabric stores only carry a teeny-tiny portion of available fabrics. I saw a lot of trends in fabrics such as batiks... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

See the new stuff I got for the shop and all the other fun things I did! Just visit www.decordelights.com/quilt.html

Quilting and more quilting

I've been having fun quilting. This fun bag pattern was designed by Christine Lockhart. All of the fabric squares are from the Moda Charm Pack named Sweet Hearts. The lining was fabric I picked out at JoAnn Etc.

Now I was surprised to find out how many pinks don't go together very well. I had to take my piece in to pick out the lining fabric. I thought I could use the pink from the table runner (photo below) but it was to mauve-ish to go with the bag. LOL

I also had fun using some fancy stitches on my machine. Usually I just go with the straight stitch, but I found a fun heart shaped stitch and did the diagonals with it.

The table runner is from a pattern named "Four by Four" designed by Genii Lehmann. I know it looks crooked, but I photographed it on a soft surface. I free-motion quilted it (boy do I need more practice!) and have it on display on my coffee table. For more information about the table runner, go to www.lehmannquilting.com

I know Fabrics dot com has the Moda charm packs. I just think they are so cute!

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