Halloween Table Runners

This is funny was going though old blog posts and found that I created this post long ago and never posted it since I finished the binding yesterday on these I thought I should share this.  yes we have many ore then the first 3 to finish they are just the start.  Any way below is what I wrote a year ago when I first started these.

Tanya has us off making new projects again.  This time we are trying to get ahead of the game.  Meaning that we will start making things for a holiday before the holiday is over.  My task to make 10+ Halloween table runners. 

Kind of a blurry picture but above you can see my nearly 2 inch tall stack of strips.  To give context to their size its 4 1/2 inches wide.  I do not ever make one thing at a time.  Its more like a dozen projects started at a time.  One day I am going to have to catalog all the 1/3 way projects I have done in the past.

Well we didn't get any of them done by Halloween. Three tops were completed. On to the next season.  

Creepy Crawly Spiders

It has been way too long since I have posted a blog post and I guess that has to change.  Any way this last week Jared has been at scout camp and I went up to visit him his last night.  While up there, I found this spider and it looked cool so I gook a picture. It goes well with my post so, I thought I would start with it.

It has been a long time since I last quilted.  But today, I put the binding on 3 table runners that I started a year ago and never finished in time for Halloween.  Well this year I got them done in time.

They are just simple squares type of table runners.  You can download the pattern free from our Craftsy Pattern store.  When they are washed they will end up in our Etsy Store.

Not that the picture is very clear but I quilted this quilt last week and its now in the binding pile.

Christmas Time Sewing

We decided to make some Christmas Stockings.  Here are some of the fronts.  Some will be for family and some will be added to our etsy store.

Here are two table runners that we have finished and added to our store or if they don't sell this year, will be stockpiled for a show for next year.  If you would like to buy or like one of these table runners please vist our etsy store.  Here is a link to the 2nd one.

I have been selling patterns on Craftsy for a couple years now and recently Craftsy has changed and I am not sure if its for the better.  One big change that I think is for the better is that you can now rate craftsy patterns easier.  These two table runners are created using a pattern that I sell on Craftsy.  I use to be able to add projects and link them to this pattern, but because of the changes I no longer can link new projects up.  Sadly that means I can not link up these two finishes.   I would like to try and get better ratings on Craftsy and as such I am looking for people that can add a review to my Diagonal Table Runner.  I will give anyone a copy of my pattern just for commenting here on this post or on my facebook page (make sure I have a email to send the digital pattern too).  If you like it please give a me a good review on Craftsy.

Batik Twister Table Runner

I went a little twister happy a few months left and the left overs of a bigger quilt were sitting around and I had to use them up.  What better way to do so then to make a table runner.

I love these colors and think they really went together well.

I am sure that not all will love these colors but I do and while that really is all that matters right?

Left over Charm Square Table Runner & Hot Pads

Today we have some quilted items to show that are left overs from prior projects.  Both of these sat around in a pile of quilted items with out binding until a few weeks ago when Tanya got sick of them sitting there and made me finish the binding.  I sadly hate the color of the table runner but love the color of the hot pads.

Now I so pose if I don't mind clashing I can use the table runner to put a casserole on and use the hot pads to pack said casserole.  Now who wants to cook me my casserole .  Me I know how to quilt but I dont think I am much for cooking.

Twister Table Runner

I am not sure why but I have been better lately at working on and completing projects then I have been at posting them.  I have edited pictures that have been siting here for a month that I have never posted about.  This twister is an example.  It has been since January that it was done I just never found the time to post it.  Some what because I did not love the pictures but mostly because I just kept forgetting.  

While about a week ago now this twister, along with another similar to it.  And a twister quilt was all sold on Etsy.  So since they are now out of site and out of mind I might as well post them so I can remove them from the pile waiting to post about.

And since I am posting things that are just collecting dust in my pictures folder here are a few tops that I have finished making some of which are now completed quilts that just need pictures

These are all tops that I have completed, hung on my bedroom wall and taken a snap shot of.

My favorite of which is my diagonal.  I did finally quilt and bind it last night (this picture of it being quilted is 3 weeks old you can tell I am slacking) And I cant wait to get it washed and good pictures as it looks fantastic.

Diagonal Table Runner

I have now made 3 diagonal quilts.  My plan is to make a pattern and list it on craftsy.  Once it is done I will also share it here I think.  I have really enjoyed these diagonal quilts.  This little table topper was made out of the left overs from the first one.

I quilted this echo quilting and the back was just left over pieces.  I was pleased that it looked so well after washing it.  I love the crinkly look of quilts.  (Mostly because it hides all the flaws haha)

The picture below I think is one of my favorite of this quilt.  After seeing it hung up I had though about maybe it could be used as a wall hanger rather then a table runner.

Twister Table Runner

Today I want to show off our newest table runner.  It is funny how different they look from one picture too the next.  I have been messing more in photoshop trying to make colors look correct as some of them blend out more then others.

 

This twister quilt is made out of fabrics from the Carolyn Friedlander called Architextures  I love this fabric line.  I have made a few items out of it and absolutely love them.  I have been looking at her new line Botanics and will buy it when I can convince Tanya into it. 

I do have a question for you today.  Have you ever made a twister quilt and if so which type of twister ruler do you use.  The ruler I have is just the shape of the blade and I like it a lot but I know others use the twister ruler and like it.  Which is your preferred method of Twisting.

Simply Color Table Runner

Though this is hanging from the wall it is not a wall hanging.  This is a table topper made out of a fabric line called Simply Color mixed in with a solids.  This table topper was made using our free pattern on Craftsy.

One of the things Tanya and I struggle with is taking pictures of our item.  We live in a small house with 4 kids and we have little space that is not covered.  To take these pictures, Tanya cleared off her desk in our computer room.  It was a great wide open spot with the exception of our desk reflects so much light.

  I have been so desperate for better pictures that I have even been thinking of taking classes at school or even online classes.  I got a email on a class from Craftsy today and got 58% off on a Commercial Photography class and am finally ready to admit I need help.  I have already watched 3 lessons and found a few things I could do to improve what I am doing.  The big problem again is space.  I don't have any room to spare in my house.  I am glad the seasons are changing and that outside will soon become a option for quilt taking, but for now still struggling.

As always my quilts are simply quilted with strait line quilting.  I really need to branch out and try some of the FMQ, but am afraid to give it a try.

Red and White Table Runner #2

This is the 2nd of 2 identical Table Runners.  They were given to my sister in law and mother in law.

They were made using my Dresden ruler using mostly scrap material. 

The border on this table runner was cute dots and on the last we had stripes.  These were fun and easy to make and I think I plan to make many more as they make quick and wonderful gifts for friends.

Modern Table Runner

This past Christmas, we created a more "Modern" Quilt for my son James.  In the process of making the blocks Tanya got inspired and created the top of this Table Runner.  The blocks themselves was taken from a modern crazy - piecing technique in a book called Modern Quilting by Jacquie Gering and Katie Pedersen

Tanya pieced the top, but I could not talk her into quilting.  I toyed with how to quilt this as I had at that time not started on my sons quilt.  Eventually I ended up echo quilting inside and out of the crazy blocks.  Finding that not enough I echo quilted around each finished block and then the out side of table runner.

I really loved this table runner and it was fun to give it away as part of our family's Secret Santa that we do each year for families in our neighborhood.

Red and White Table Runner #1

I made two table runners that went to my mother in law and my sister in law, this is one of the 2.  I will have another post that shows the other one.  This table runner is similar to the one that I made for our Secret Santa recipient.

These table runners were created using a Dresden ruler that I have.  The previous table runner had skinnier blades, where as this and its sister has wider blades (I made one really long one and decided it was too long and cut it in half)

For quilting, I did a simple echo along each sewn part.  The blades I believe were 8 inches long and the inner border 1 inch and outer border 2 inches.  Originally the plan was white inner border and red outer border, but we were short on the red material and trying to use fabric from stash..

Here are the 2 side by side.  One last though Link A Finish Friday #100 was last Friday and it is still open for link up's I think it would be cool if we could get 100 linked up quilts.  Keep in mind there is a Jelly Roll for the winner so linking up is worth it.  Up to 4 quilts per person counts on link up's