Spring Table Runner

This super cute spring table runner has been in the works for the past month.  I finally finished it up last week and it is ready to show off.  I do not claim this super cute pattern all myself.  You can find this super cute pattern at Shabby Fabrics.  They get all the credit for this cute table runner.

I happened to purchase it as a kit at the Road to CA quilt show in Ontario.  It was the first kit that I ever purchased from them.  I have to say that it was so well put together and organized; every single fabric labeled and nicely organized.  Fantastic!

I worked at first on the applique sections at each end of the table runner.  I used the machine applique method that is demonstrated in the tutorial here.

I took the photo here so that you could see the front of one of the panels and the back of the other panel.  I use blanket stitch and matching thread as much as possible.

Spring / Summer Table Runner
Here’s the machine piecing in progress for the small squares that make up the bulk of the table runner.  Yes, I pin every single square on each side of the each and every seam.  I think it makes for a better end product.

Spring / Summer Table Runner

I have now assembled the entire table runner and am just starting to sew on the ric rac across the top of the applique piece.

Spring / Summer Table Runner

TIP:  Do not pull the ric rac too tight when sewing it on…it will pucker the other fabric around it.

Spring / Summer Table Runner

Here are the finished photos of the table runner.  I did simple line quilting on the squares and then did some meandering quilting around the applique pieces.

Spring / Summer Table Runner

A super cute backing fabric and binding.

Spring / Summer Table Runner

Here’s the entire quilt!  Super cute and very spring!

Spring / Summer Table Runner

This quilted table runner can be yours (if you don’t want to make it yourself)…it is available on my etsy site right now!!!  Here’s the link.

Happy Spring!  Hope it is starting to warm up in your part of the world.  Today, we are getting one last blast of winter here in California.

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Customize Your Kitchen Towels!

Have you ever wanted to use some of your adorable quilt fabric in your kitchen, but didn’t know how?  Maybe not!  But, if you do, I have a simple and cute way to use it!

First, track down some nice and absorbent kitchen towels that are cost effective.  I usually grab this four pack of towels at Target for $3.99.

"Chili" Kitchen Towels

I then take two strips of fabric (3″, 4″ or 5″) that are about 1.5″ longer than the width of the kitchen towel.  The strips of fabric can be as wide or shallow as you would like.  I then sew the strips together and press the seam.

"Chili" Kitchen Towels

Then, you fold each edge in and press in place.  You will want to measure up the fabric strip to your towel at this time to make sure that the fabric is just slightly smaller than the towel.

"Chili" Kitchen Towels

Then, fold in and press the rest of the fabric so that it looks like this.  You will have each edge folder over and pressed in so that you have no raw edges.  The edges are usually pressed in about 1/2″ to 3/4″.

"Chili" Kitchen Towels

Place the fabric section onto your kitchen towel and place exactly where you would like.  Start at one corner and using the blanket stitch sew around the entire section of fabric.

I do not pin anything usually.  Be careful as the dish towel is a bit stretchy so just make sure you keep everything aligned as you sew.  Of course, you could pin it.

"Chili" Kitchen Towels

You will also notice that I even blanket stitched across the seem where the two fabrics are attached.  It adds a nice touch.

Here are all four completed towels ready to go.

"Chili" Kitchen Towels

Side view of the towels.

"Chili" Kitchen Towels

These towels were a gift for my mom so I wrapped tied them up with some cute red ric rac.

"Chili" Kitchen Towels

And, placed them in this cute bag.

"Chili" Kitchen Towels

I have a few sets of kitchen towels available in my Etsy Shop.  You can find them here and here.

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Modern Set of Kitchen Towels

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Mason Jar Obsessed

If you have been on Etsy lately, you might have noticed all of the mason jars!  There are so many cute and creative things that they are being used for.  It has me a bit obsessed…I haven’t purchased any mason jars yet.  It is all just too overwhelming…oh, what do to with them???

(All of the items below are actually for sale on etsy.com right now.  If you click on the photo, it will take you to the actual listing for the item.)

Hanging with wildflowers….so cute for a party lining your entry or lining a wedding aisle.

Mason Jar Obsessed

Cute hostess gifts, wedding gifts or decorative vases.

Mason Jar Obsessed

Easter decoration…love these colors.

Mason Jar Obsessed

Or for floating candles with a little raffia.  Simple and fantastic.

Mason Jar Obsessed

Or in a wooden trug with flowers.

Mason Jar Obsessed

Lemonade….love these with the labels…add some cute yellow and white paper straws and it is even cuter!

Mason Jar Obsessed

Even on invitations and paper goods.

Mason Jar Obsessed

Pin cushion and pin storage…love this.  Easy to make and super useful.

Mason Jar Obsessed

Pipe lamps and wood makes hanging flower vases.

Mason Jar Obsessed

Hanging outdoor lights…so cute for a summer bbq hanging from the tree.

Mason Jar Obsessed

love these colors…

Mason Jar Obsessed

Can you see why I am overwhelmed…I want to get some, but have no idea where to start.

decisions…decisions….

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