I'm so excited to be sharing my Crossroads Tablerunner!
I've been sharing little progress posts along the way and today is my day on the Fat Quarter Shop blog hop. For my project, I chose the Crossroads Tablerunner pattern from Sherri Falls new book - Tablerunner Bliss. I shared a few photos of this book in this past post, but if you want to see some really great photos and read all the details, please click on over to have a look at this super cute book here at Fat Quarter Shop.
The blocks were super easy to make. And I love how each one shows off these fabrics from the Manderley collection by Franny & Jane. And the sashing and wee little 9-patch blocks were strip pieced so they came together quickly too!
I used my walking foot to quilt with organic wavy lines from edge to edge, using plain white thread on top and in the bobbin. The wavy quilting adds a softness and sort of dream like quality to this pretty design!
I think my favourite is the border print which was also used for the backing. You know I am print challenged, so being able to choose from a collection makes it so much easier for me. And you know they are going to look great together!
Because Fat Quarter Shop carries such a wide selection of beautiful fabrics it was difficult to choose just what collection to use for this runner. I finally decided on using prints from the Manderley collection by Franny & Jane, paired up with solids by Moda Bella in White and Flamingo. I just linked to the fat eighth bundle so you could get a look at all the prints that come in the collection, but if you like the Manderley prints, they are also sold in yardage. Just do a search for them in yardage!
The "Crossroads Tablerunner" finished at 29" x 56"
and was the 49th use of my 2nd edition of 100 labels
ordered from Ikaprint.
If you are a regular around these parts.... You know by now that Fat Quarter Shop is hosting the Tablerunner Bliss blog hop. Check out the list of all the participating bloggers!
Here is the schedule of bloggers with links that you might like to visit during this Quilt Along:
Here is the schedule of bloggers with links that you might like to visit during this Quilt Along:
- Tuesday, 9/5 - Anorina (Samelia’s Mum) and Pam (Pam Kitty Morning)
- Tuesday, 9/12 - Sinta (Pink Pincushion)
- Tuesday, 9/19 – Lorna (Sew Fresh Quilts) and Connie (Freemotion by the River)
- Tuesday 9/26 – Amanda (Jedi Craft Girl) and Jennie (Porch Swing Quilts)
- Tuesday 10/3 – Melanie (A Bit of Scrap Stuff) and Sherri (A Quilting Life)
- Tuesday 10/10 – Sinta (Pink Pincushion) and Lisa (In the Boon Docks)
- Tuesday 10/17 – Vickie (Spun Sugar Quilts) and Susan (yardgrl60 on Instagram)
- Tuesday 10/24 – Taunja (Carried Away Quilting) and Lorna (Sew Fresh Quilts)
- Tuesday 10/31 – Greg (Grey Dogwood Studio) and Melanie (A Bit of Scrap Stuff)
- Tuesday 11/7 – Melissa (Happy Quilting) and Kim (Persimon Dreams)
Each Tuesday for 10 weeks there will be 2 bloggers sharing their beautiful tablerunners.
I'm one of the luckiest ones!
I will be sharing TWO different projects made from this new book!
Tablerunner Bliss is written by Sherri Falls of This & That Pattern Company. This 80 page book is gorgeously illustrated and contains instructions for 20 different beautiful table runners of various sizes and styles. The step by step instructions are easy to follow, complete with plenty of diagrams. The only thing that is difficult..... is choosing which pattern you want to make first!
Want to quilt along with us????
You don't have to have a blog to participate!
If you are looking for the perfect excuse to make something just for fun, these table runners are great for that! You can order your own copy of this super cute book here at Fat Quarter Shop.
You can follow the #tablerunnertuesdays and #tablerunnerbliss hashtags on Instagram and Facebook to see all the pretty tablerunners! Grab a book and make a runner, and add the hashtags so we can see what you're making!
Thanks again Fat Quarter Shop for the book and the fabric!
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Such pretty table runners. 'Love the patterns and the fabrics. A always, your quilting is awesome as well :)
ReplyDeleteThe pics in the book are beautiful, as is your finished runner. Lovely fabrics together, the solids with the print, picture perfect.
ReplyDeleteI like making table runners for myself and as gifts for others. Yours is bright and pretty.
ReplyDeletePerfect fabric choice for that pattern! So bright and cheery!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and rich looking with the blue border! Love the sashes in between the blocks and the soft coral binding to tie it all together. This will look lovely wherever you decide to use it!
ReplyDeleteWell done! I like those little checkerboard squares in the border. The fabrics are really pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun table runner. Those tiny nine patches are adorable.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out so lovely, Lorna! I just love this fabric line and it is such a cheery tablerunner. :)
ReplyDeleteWOW Lorna! As always, you are truly inspiring
ReplyDeleteI love this sweet table runner. I should get this book.
Thank you for sharing your massive skills
Your runner looks so nice! I love the sashing with the wee 9-patch blocks! Great choices of fabric and pattern!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tablerunner Lorna! Great fabrics!
ReplyDeleteyour table runner is so bright and cheery. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteYour runner is adorable! Love the border fabric and fun wavy quilting. I am definitely trying this quilting design - probably today!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty Lorna!
ReplyDeleteYour table runner turned out great. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI like this one that you made. That's my favorite block, under another name and slightly different color orientation, so seeing it on your beautiful runner is a big bonus for me! Thank you for your great photos.
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