Last week I took a refresher class on binding a quilt. When I signed up for the class the owner of the shop sounded shocked. "Don't you know how to put on a binding?" she asked. Of course I do, but it's been so long since I have really done any serious quilting and that was all by hand. I figure that it's a good thing to relearn these skills the way they should be done instead of my typical "fly by the seat of my pants" method. :-)
Last 4th of July was a quiet one for Ken and I. We were supposed to travel down to Pete and Terry's annual party, but if I remember correctly our youngest had given us a reason to stay home, so to console myself I spent the afternoon in the studio working on this little table runner....perfect for the holiday.
....and there in the studio it has been sitting waiting for the final finish.....
When I saw the advertisement for this class it gave me the perfect opportunity finish this little table runner. It will be nice to have it on a table next year for the holiday.
This is the first time I have machine stippled a quilt as well. It's not perfect, but I think it turned out pretty well for the newbie that I am...and it was fun! I really enjoy the machine quilting part of the process a lot. There are so many ways to be creative with it.
I was VERY happy with how nice the points came out. I worked hard getting those right on this little quilt, and it paid off.
....and if I turn it over, it almost looks like Christmas instead of the 4th of July. ;-)
I love it! That is a great idea, though. Back it for one holiday and have the top for another!
Posted by: TeresaC | Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Cute! Hope the back is doing well. I just finished my Ice Fantasia with the Chantilly Lace you recommended. It is exquisite yarn blocked. I will post it on Ravelry so you can see.
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Claudine | Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 10:26 AM
That is really cute! Love those prints. I want to make sewing/quilting more of a priority next year... and learn (or re-learn) some new tricks!
Posted by: Vicki | Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 08:48 AM
You could use it any time! It's charming and beautiful! Nicely done.
Posted by: margene | Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 08:16 AM
Always love the lovely texture of the stippling on the back.
Posted by: Judy | Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 08:02 AM
Beautiful! I envy the quilt maker talent.
Posted by: Laurie | Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 07:09 AM
Your stippling looks awesome and that's an adorable table runner.
Posted by: Carole | Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 06:01 AM