My scheduled days this week got canceled which allowed for me to have a little fun in the creativity corner. Don’t you love it when that happens? No guilt allowed!
One of my DILs asked me to come up with a spring table runner. My thoughts immediately went to flowers.
The exceptionally talented Wendy at Ivory Spring blog had a fabulous Thread Talk tutorial on what she calls her Riley Blake-ish quilted flower. I thought this would be a perfect time to give it a try. They are not nearly as perfect as Wendy’s, but they were quite fun to stitch.
I also finished up my mini quilt for the ALQS9 swap. I am calling it "Loose Marbles" because it reminds me of spilled marbles. I have participated in this swap for many years and LOVE the way this one is handled. The deadline for participating was extended to April 20th in case anyone is still interested.
The other day I popped into my favorite “fun” shop (Home Goods) and saw this great storage box. How could I pass it up? I can think of a million things to store in it.
……and it is big!
Mary, that flower motif turned out perfect!!! That table runner is adorable - perfect for spring. I am always amazed how much you get done.
ReplyDeleteAnd I really really love your Loose Marbles quilt. So creatively executed!!!
That button box is darling. :)
very neat, Mary! I love the runner, but the other two projects are neat too
ReplyDeleteI love both the quilts you created. The button box is just way too stinkin' cute!. I love that store.
ReplyDeleteThat flower table runner is gorgeous. I agree, Wendy is one talented quilter. She doesn't sleep, haha! Hope you had a lovely Easter. I'm back now - Hugs Nat
ReplyDeleteGreat spring runner Mary! You've done Wendy proud :*) And love your Marbles - of course I always love colors on blacks/whites - and such a striking design! I wonder if my Home Goods store would have one of those boxes - love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the table runner and your quilting is perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteThe storage box looks quite handy.
I love the colors in your table runner and the quiltling looks fabulous! So nice for spring. I see you are a fellow Home Goods addict. That place is addictive, but what a great find with the button box. Perfect spot for your jelly rolls.
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That table runner is gorgeous. I like the colors you chose. We're in California for a couple of weeks so I didn't make a wall hanging this month but am wanting to get started some day. LOL. Cute button box.
ReplyDeleteYour table runner is lovely Mary, the extra texture added with the fmqing is great! I'm sure it fits the bill for your dil :-) Your box is very cool too - what a great find!
ReplyDeleteLovely table runner and your mini is quite interesting too , fantastic work ! Love the button container , so neat .
ReplyDeleteGreat table runner and love that marble quilt. Your quilting looks really nice on those flowers.
ReplyDeleteGreat find too with that huge button box.
Loose marbles is awesome! Great button bin too!
ReplyDeleteMary ... the spring tablerunner is wonderful! I love colros and design and the quilting on the flowers. The button box is too cute. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteThat button box is so perfect for your sewing room! And I love the spring flower table runner. The pinks and greens are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe table runner colours could not be more perfect for spring. Great name - Loose Marbles. Your partner is going to love it, Mary! Love that box :)
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Loose Marbles and the runner are beautiful! Love that little box and that you got to have a guilt free sewing day...sweet!
ReplyDeleteLove your leaves and flowers...I especially like the quilting you did on them and am always amazed at how you put your fabrics together like the blacks and whites on the loose marbles mini... I never know what goes together...love the button box😊
ReplyDeleteLove your pretty table runner and I am coveting your button box!
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Nancy
Your table runner is so pretty! Love the quilting you did on it. "Loose Marbles" is very cool! Love it!
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Your flower table runner is really pretty! I love the flower shapes quilted on the insides of those flower blocks! You always do such a great job!!!! I know you enjoyed that unscheduled day for sure!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think I NEED one of those storage boxes too.
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