Helen's tablerunner kit provided some wonderful instant gratification and I finished it in record time! It was fun to quilt concentric lines radiating from the centre of the courthouse step blocks. Since I used a free motion foot for the quilting, I could easily stitch in any direction (feed dogs dropped, stitch length on zero). I used a hera marker to mark some lines to stitch on, which helps me to make those longer lines a little bit straighter.
All of the fabric for this project was from the kit, except the backing which came from the gift box I received from Helen's family. I plan to gift this to Helen's son and family at Christmas. I am also planning to sew a baby quilt to give to Helen's granddaughter (baby due in February) made from her fabrics.
This photo was taken in my friend's garden on the day I finished the binding. It was a lovely afternoon of outdoor hand stitching!
Linking up to Sew Fresh Quilts.
Lovely log cabin runner--small projects done quickly can be so satisfying, can't they? Nice picture setting...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteWow, that project came together quickly! What a great plan to give it to your friend's son and to make a baby quilt from the stash. What a great way to celebrate your friend's life.
ReplyDeleteAllan and his wife will love the table runner. Awesome idea to do a baby quilt for her granddaughter from the stash as well...Such last memories this gifts will bring!!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely! I'm sure her family will treasure it :)
ReplyDeleteHey, this is really fun!! I like quick, small projects. I admit, I'm an kind of an instant gratification gal. IGG! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely little finish and will be perfect for the fall.
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you are using her fabric for her family. They will appreciate it.
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