So this is my big finish for the week:
A "fall forest" table runner!
There is a semi-entertaining story behind this piece. It was inspired by this post from Amanda at crazy mom quilts. I love the Bright Birch Trees pattern and have been intending to make one for a while. I had these pieces left over from the bargello table runner I made for my sister-in-law:
These were big pieces! At first I thought I'd make a pillow out of them, but then I decided to use them in a version of the bright birch trees.
These worked great! Except for two things: 1) even though they were big pieces, there was only enough for 5 blocks, and 2) there is no pattern so simple that I can't mess it up. And mess it up I did, friends. I kept getting the pieces turned around and swapping parts of different blocks. (This would not have happened if I had used different background colors, like the pattern.) It was a hot mess. At one point I gave up, but I hate to waste fabric, so the next day I picked up the seam ripper and went to town.
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| Yep, I'm going to have to cut that again! |
Eventually I worked it out enough that I could have a long table runner. The blocks are not trimmed the way they should be, but they were going to be a table runner, so I think that's okay. I actually didn't measure almost anything and just eyeballed the blocks when I trimmed at the end. I know this is wrong, but I just couldn't help myself!
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| Whirr! |
Overall, I like how this turned out. I think it looks like trees with the leaves just turning in the fall. It was also a good learning experience for me. Really, there is not a pattern I can't mess up, but I can usually make it turn out okay.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Once again, we will be busy as all get out. Stitch a few seams for me, because I know I won't be able to!
Sharing at Confessions of a Fabric Addict and Finish it up Friday.
7 comments:
Love all those bright colors!
I smiled when I read your line about a pattern you can't mess up cause that is exactly how I feel! I love your table runner and I bet no one will see any mistakes (if there are any) except for you. It looks really cool; I love all the bright colors you used.
It's never a mistake hon, it's a unique creative difference. the runner is gorgeous. I love the colours and the inspiration behind it xxx
I don't think improv is wrong. No, you didn't mess up. You improvised. And it looks wonderful. I have that Bright Birches pattern, too. Someday...
Your runner is beautiful, Mari!!!
I have been inspired by Birch pattern too. It is very tempting and also addictive. Once you make one of those blocks, you cannot stop.
Ask me, how I know :-)
Great way to utilze that leftover strata. And you did not mess up - you simply employed creative opportunities!!
Just getting to some blog reading this morning, I also have the birch tree boat tern of Amanda's and hope to use it....someday....
Maybe this week will be calmer for you so you dawn find a little time to se. I haven't sat at the sewing machine for days. I was actually home all day yesterday but couldn't find the mood to sew, which is really unusual for me. Maybe today. Mom gets released today. ☺️
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