Quilted with Glide thread on top and SoFine on the bottom with Hobbs 80/20 batting.
A close up of the quilting.
As a little thank you for her and another friend I made them these Christmas cards using a Hershey Miniature for the snowman. I also made them these popular stars with some fun Island Batik fabric strips.
These were very fun to make and oh so quick and easy. There are many tutorials on the net and some YouTube video's as well.
Our outdoor Christmas lights this year. Every year we try to do something different. I had the idea of using the chain link fence that surrounds our little garden as a way to hang some lighted snowflakes. It worked out perfectly because after dark when you don't see the fence it looks like the flakes are falling. A lighted snowman, which you don't see well because it it sideways in this view, compliments the flakes. The 3 trees in between the flakes and candy canes are made by wrapping light strings around tomato cages.
Your yard is so festive! Love your table runners and the ornaments. I've seen the tutorials for the ornaments, but haven't made any yet. Cute cards, too!
ReplyDeleteThe disappearing nine patch is a great pattern. And it looks great on your table runners.
ReplyDeleteThe table runners are beautiful! I'm sure she loved them very much. And your yard looks so festive, complete with snow :) I love the little candy canes that line the walk way.
ReplyDeleteYour quilting on the table runners is gorgeous. And I love the light display.
ReplyDeleteyour runner and stars look great
ReplyDeleteWith no surprise, I just have to say how much I like the quilting on those toppers!!!! Great choice for pattern, too. Your extra little creations are super sweet, too.
ReplyDeleteThe runners are very nice and the quilting is amazing! I need to try those fabric stars! Cute little snowmen on the cards. You have some clever ideas! Fun idea with the snowflakes on the chainlink fence! Wendy at piecefulthoughts@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI like those fabric stars, too, and have been wanting to try them. They look like such a sweet little gift idea. Fun to see your Christmas lights! I never thought about wrapping lights around a tomato cage! Good idea!
ReplyDeleteUsing the chainlink fence is such a great idea! I wonder why more people don't do that. It really makes your snowflakes float.
ReplyDeleteThose runners are so festive and pretty! I'm always amazed at how the D9P pattern is so versatile. The fact that it's fast and easy is a bonus. Happy holidays!
Oh! Your house is SO pretty! Great ideas to use the fence and the tomato cages! And yay, on selling even more stuff than the 3 runners. Love those cards and the stars; haven't seen the tutorials but will probably just take a look...
ReplyDeleteHow nice of your customer to commision you to make these wonderful runners! I've never done the disappearing nine patch...it is on my list, as are those folded fabric stars. You are SEW creative, I almost can't stand it!
ReplyDeleteYour outdoor lighting seems so welcoming & happy. Neat idea to hang the snowflakes on the fencing!
Nice runners...and yea for finishing them before the holidays. Love the little ornaments...I need to find out how to do them so I can make them for the grands one of these years. You are multitalented...those snowmen cards are adorable. Have a wonderful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table runners and those are the cutest little decorations Vicki! Thanks for sharing.
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