Today I have a FO!! And it’s one I adore! I had a charm pack of some modern colors that were dying to be used. And once I saw the Trafalgar pattern in my Tabletastic book I knew they would work well together.
Block and border pieces before sewing
The pattern calls for HSTs cut from 3.25″ squares. Eek! Not possible to get all those pieces with 5″ squares. Easy Angle to the rescue! I tested my method with scraps and it worked so I was good to go. I used a gray/white background from stash, it was the perfect tone for the colors. Over the course of a few days I got it all pieced and was ready for quilting consideration!
I thought I would like the quilting motif in the 1st mock up, but then I tried an Orange Peal, and it was over, the search had ended. At this point I couldn’t wait to get it on Gigi and try it out. Perfection!
I found a remnant that was more than big enough for the back, and would give me leftover for binding. I thought it was a great match, but now I dislike the binding against the top. Oh well, it’s just a mild irritation, and if I find I am still regreting the choice I can change it out. But the back stays, I am NOT ripping out all the quilting!
As soon as Easter was over I took the Easter Runner off the dining room table and put this baby out. I haven’t even washed it yet, and probably won’t because I love how crisp it looks!
That’s where I’m at this week, how about you? Linking with the Friday hosts in the sidebar and The Joyful Quilter for Table Scraps.
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Chris what a beautiful finish! Love the pattern and that gray background is perfect with all those pretty colors.
Thank you. I just happened upon the remnant as I was stash diving, I don’t even remember buying it! LOL. > >
Beautiful finish!! the orange peel looks great on it!! and its so springy!!
Thank you! It was such a fun quilt project! > >
It’s lovely addition to your table! No need to wash a brand new table runner! I like that they lay flatter when not washed!
It looks so perfect, but then I also love the look of the crinkled quilt. Thanks > >
Very pretty! The orange peel quilting was a great choice. My plan today – AFTER getting my second Covid vaccination this morning – is to “kit up” a couple of new projects from long-forgotten fabrics. And maybe sew the rest of my Saturday Sampler section for April.
Sounds like the perfect way to spend the afternoon! I finished a baby quilt, now I will chill on the couch while I wait for Hubster to bring home Pizza! > >
So pretty, Chris! Your quilting is definitely perfect for the design, too. I get that binding won’t bother you so much after awhile.
Thanks Diann! True, I think I will forget I even dislike it after awhile. LOL > >
That is just beautiful! Love the look of the piecing, and the quilting is just perfect with it!
Thanks! I was so pleased with the final product. Now, on to the next project! > >
Lovely tablerunner! The orange peel quilting is perfect.
It seemed made for it! It fit the area perfectly and was so easy to execute. Thanks > >
Great job, Chris! I just love all the fabrics you used . . . and the quilting is perfect. Perfect-o! ~smile~ Roseanne
Thanks. It was a dream and a joy!! One of those projects that ranks up there!
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Gorgeous quilt – what a great finish!
Thanks. It was one of those projects where everything went right, except for the binding, but that’s for another day.
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What a beautiful table runner, Chris!!
Thanks! It was a joy to make!
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Hi Chris, love the orange peel quilting – it’s one of my favourites. Take care.
It’s gorgeous! I love orange peel quilting, too 🙂
Love your latest quilt!!! Thanks! > >
Chris,
What a beautiful quilt! The binding looks really nice. You must be the only person on the planet who isn’t sure about it.
Thank you for linking up with Free Motion Mavericks!
Love, Muv
Thanks! I just wish I had used a binding that was closer to the color values of the top. > >
Love the orange peel quilting you selected. Great job and love your table topper.
Thanks Deb, it’s a favorite for sure! >
You and Gigi did a lovely job with the quilting on this beautiful table runner, Chris! Thanks for linking up with the April 2021 TABLE SCRAPS Challenge on my blog. Looking forward to seeing what you will make for your entry in May!
Thank you! It was a fun project. Believe me, I have my table runners planned through August! LOL > >
Oh, I found it! Sweet! Love that fabric line, too!!!
Thanks
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