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.