On the left is what I first came up with. I cut out rectangles and played with them. I finally came up with what is shown below. Thursday I threw it on Ruthie and quilted two rows on it. That night I hand stitched the binding to the back. Today it was time for pictures...but it has been pouring rain nearly the whole day. I decided I'd take pictures in the "sun" room sans sun. And, surprise! It worked pretty well.
And the back. Oops, that color is so wrong! The back is the same fabric as between the turquoise strips.
I'm not planning on making any more table runners this year. I think the Rainbow Scrap Challenge leaves the last two months without a color so quilters can sew their blocks into tops and tops into quilts. I still have one block on my RSC friendship stars to sew. And then, it's on to sewing a top.
Last week a couple of friends went with me to Material Girls Quilt Boutique in La Plata, Maryland. I was picking up my Bernina after her spa treatment. After shopping and a nice lunch we were ready to take the leisurely country drive back to our neighborhood. (About 70 minutes or so away.) We were surprised to see the Scarecrow Festival in La Plata. On various streets there were displays. I snapped pictures of two of them.
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| The silly scarecrow. |
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| And the scary. |
This past Monday I was lucky enough to catch the peak of fall foliage in our neighborhood. Doesn't this just say fall is here?
I haven't driven by this scene since Monday, but I suspect it is no longer this pretty. Other trees are looking mostly dull yellow for the most part. Is fall still showing beautiful colors where you live?
Here are links to my favorite late week parties:
That's enough for now! I'm ready to sew a label on a quilt and have another finish. I probably won't show it until next Friday.
Happy Quilting All! Bonnie
I was stihcing my table runner on Thursday night too! Hopefully next month I won't as late. Your colors are just wonderful on your topper.
ReplyDeleteLovely runner. I should start some Christmas table runners soon, left it too late for Halloween.
ReplyDeleteLook at you go, Bonnie!!! Awesome October 2021 TABLE SCRAPS entry in Light/Bright GREEN!!! FYI... There will still be a Link Party in November and December for those who have prior entries that might have gone unfinished.
ReplyDeleteOur projects do look similar! I like the variation in your cross wise strips! Nice! Isn’t it interesting how colors change in photos! I’ve had that happen too!
ReplyDeleteYesterday I drove up to the Twin Cities and along the way I enjoyed several beautiful trees, reds and golds, but several trees lost all their leaves already. One of the local craft shows I used to participate in has a scarecrow challenge each year, fun to see.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty runner Bonnie! Yes "last minute" is sometimes when I do my best work - ha! No fall foliage here yet in north Texas, and boy do I want to see some, so thanks for sharing yours.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like a deadline to rev up one's creativity! The runner is terrific and I love the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in your runner. The turquoise strips really "kick it up a notch" in a fun way. Lovely quilting!
ReplyDeleteLove the turquoise strips on this runner! The Fall colors are now blowing in the wind and on their way to Nebraska; however, a small percentage of leaves are clinging to branches for dear life.
ReplyDeleteThat is really pretty, Bonnie! I love the design - wouldn't it look great in any color?! Fun to see that scarecrow festival, too.
ReplyDeleteThat teal ( turquoise) that you added just brings so much POP to that runner!! it is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteomg Material Girls shop is awesome... I'm envious of your trip.
ReplyDeleteLeeAnna now in Colorado but was in Maryland
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ReplyDeleteReally cute table runner. Have a great day!
That is beautiful, Bonnie. Love the runner.
ReplyDeleteGreat little runner - the teal just pops!
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