I had such fun making the two teal braided table runners that I checked out other batiks that I could do in another color scheme. From the stash came these yellow and gray batiks that worked up nicely. They did give me problems when it came to photographing them though, the grays became to blue. I tried different times of days, different lighting tricks, the close ups became the best colors.
Almost quilted the same as the teal ones, but I just did straight lines instead of ribbon candy in the yellow sashings. There were a few more things accomplished this week, but I'll save those for another post.
It won't be long and people will be shopping for new fall decorations. So I used my sunflower wall hanging pattern to make this banner. You can hang it on a wall, a door or just display on a table. Lots of applique which I do after quilting the piece. It's a fun one to make. If you want to see my seasonal patterns you can find them in my Etsy pattern shop HERE.
Lastly I finally got this one listed in my quilting Etsy shop! I made it last year and never got all the photos I needed in order to list it. If you are in need of a new Halloween banner you can find it HERE. I used several Accuquilt dies to make this, pumpkins, cat, and bat. A circle for the moon and 1.5" strip cutter for the checkerboards. Again lots of applique, I have a setting on my Janome Skyline 7 to make the zigzag for the applique jut right.
It's Friday and that means lots of fun linky parties to check out. I'll be over at...
Is is almost the middle of July, so fall isn't far away. Your Halloween banner is so cute! And the braided batik is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe braided runner is really elegant and beautiful. Great fabric choices! The banners are always cute.
ReplyDeleteYou do such beautiful work! I looked through your shop, and the amount of beautiful items you have made is astounding, and you are a Star Seller! Congratulations, you are so inspiring to me.
ReplyDeleteMore masterpieces from Vicki's den! I love them all, especially the sunflowers.
ReplyDeletePhotos have been tricky with this weird weather lately! Your braided runner is a pretty one, but I really like the Halloween banner - cute!
ReplyDeleteI have leftover jelly roll strips from my heart quilt, and have been wondering what to do with them. Now you've given me an idea! I love the sunflower banner, too - so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki! Happy Friday to you. I've got a sunflower and a Halloween-ish runner hanging on my design wall waiting for quilting. Worse yet, they've been there quite a while! Love the gray and yellow combination, especially using that pattern. Have a great weekend! {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sara, the braided runner is very elegant. The banners are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the braided piecing, Vicki!!! I sometimes have trouble with photos turning blue, also. Happy Friday to you, too!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki, thanks so much for sharing these cute banners with us! I used to make door hangings but they would fly off, usually in the dirt or mud of the garden, so they now get hung inside! Thanks so much for linking up to FM Mavericks!
ReplyDeleteI have always admired braid quilts, but have never attempted one. Your runner is gorgeous and your sunflower and Halloween banners brought a big smile to my day. - How cute! Have a wonderful weekend, Vicki. Hugs.
ReplyDeletePretty braid runner! I always love sunflowers too.
ReplyDeletethose are adorable!!
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