Sunday, February 28, 2010

WASN'T I SUPPOSE TO DO A SPRING TABLE RUNNER?

So I have this honey bun......got to thinking.....(yes, trouble is a brewing)....and thinking....and well....this is what I came up with. You won't be able to find this anywhere because it is mine. If you are interested in making this, the instructions are here.



Those precuts are soooo fast and fun. The longest part was fusing the flowers and blanket stitching around them. Didn't take long at all....and if you notice, the heart in the middle is the petals for the flowers. Leave off the flowers and you just have a fast gift for sure!!! As always, the picture does not do this runner justice but....oh well...

Oh....by the way, today (which is Saturday) I have been married for 31 years.... My husband is the romantic in this relationship.....poor guy is stuck with a stick in the mud!!! How he has survived me I will never know...he needs a purple heart, a silver star, something for his perserverance!!!
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37 comments:

  1. Tangos TreasuresFebruary 28, 2010 at 5:04 AM

    Looks pretty! I like how your quilting looks like hearts too!
    Happy Anniversary!!

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  2. WendybFebruary 28, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    Is this the same one I saw on your blog this morning??? Looks wonderful with the flowers on it and the hearts are too cute!!!....and you say hubby is the romantic one!!!
    Congrats on 31 years....I don't think he's done so bad!
    XX sugary hugs Wendy :O)

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  3. BetsyFebruary 28, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    Barb beautiful spring runner.
    Congratulations on 31 years. I hope your day celebrating was great!

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  4. KayeFebruary 28, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    Congratulations to the Both of You! I don't for a minute believe you are a stick in the mud!

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  5. CrispyFebruary 28, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    What a sweet little table runner Barb!!

    Crispy

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  6. TudyFebruary 28, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    Congrats to both of you.

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  7. PamFebruary 28, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    I love it!! I just might have to make it!!

    Congrats on 31 years!!!

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  8. TerryFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Happy Anniversary to you and hubby! :0)

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  9. Gene BlackFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    Barb, this is so cute. I loved it immediately. Question? Is it all Moda fabric? if so you should certainly try to get it in the Moda Bake shop!

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  10. wordmamaFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    Congrats on your anniversary. I'm amazed at our 15, even more for your 31! Your table runner is precious. That thinking is sure working out for you! :-)

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  11. julieQFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Your table runner is lovely. Congratulations on your anniversary!!

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  12. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)February 28, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Love your table runner! Gotta love quick and easy projects. Pre-cuts are awesome!

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  13. Mary L.February 28, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Great quilt and Happy Anniversary! I think you both are blessed. Hope you aren't experiencing effects from yesterday's earthquake and tsunami.

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  14. UnknownFebruary 28, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    oh my gosh, I sooo about type Merry Christmas. uggghhh Happy Anniversary. I too would say my husband is more romantic than I. 31 years, WOW.........

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  15. SherryFebruary 28, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    31 Years Good for you both. Congrats. And wishing you both many more. Love the table runner I going to check out the pattern. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. allsewnupFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    Congratulations on 31 years! Here's to many more.
    Beautiful runner, that's so neat with the flowers and hearts.

    Carolyn

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  17. Melissa ;-)February 28, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Great runner! I love original work!

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  18. Jean February 28, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Happy Anniversary. Like the runner, very cute and springy...also, glad you haven't been swept away!

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  19. SewCalGalFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Happy Anniversary. 31 years is very special! You should celebrate...and keep in mind when you celebrate your anniversary you are recognizing a good marriage and also teaching your kids about good marriages too! After all, don't you want your kids to have long & happy marriages!

    My DH and I both come from families that had terrible marriages. So we celebrate our anniversaries with great pride! Maybe a special beach walk, holding hands, with a nice kiss!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  20. AverettLadyNanaFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Congratulations on your 31 year wedding anniversary!!!

    I love the runner and printing the instructions now!

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  21. UnknownFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    That is so clever (as usual)...I love that you quilted it in hearts! Cute pattern. When and if I ever get to a place where I can make table runners, I'll be back for the pattern. What kind of sewing machine do you have?

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  22. Bridget BFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    Happy Anniversary and really like your table runner.

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  23. SheilaCFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!

    (you old romantic, you!) :) :)

    hugs
    SheilaC

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  24. DanielleFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Looks great Barb! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!

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  25. Mary Grace McNamaraFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Lovely runner, Barb! Congratulations on your 31 years of marriage!

    MGM

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  26. Kim D.February 28, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Beautiful Table runner Barb, I see you like to create also. Happy Anniversary!! Sounds like your hubby is a keeper.

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  27. RachelFebruary 28, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    Happy Anniversary! 31 years? I'm sure your husband knows he found his match in you!

    Love the new runner. Definitely a sign of spring!

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  28. BarbFebruary 28, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    Congratulations on your wedding anniversary! The tablerunner is gorgeous! I love the flowers with the hearts in the middle! Love the fabrics too! The tutorial is great--you rock girl!

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  29. Joanne LendaroFebruary 28, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Congratulations on the anniversary!! He got a doll and he knows it! Cute little table runner, from the stash I see, NOW that's the reason he loves you!lol!!

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  30. PokeyFebruary 28, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Sweet runner, Barb, but even sweeter is your 31 years of marriage. Congrats to you both! I'm sure he counts you a blessing, too. :-}

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  31. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsFebruary 28, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    Beautiful table runner!!! 31 yaers, that is just wonderful, what a lucky guy!!

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  32. Calamity Jane's Cottage, BonnieFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    Hi Barb,
    Congratulations on your anniversary, and I love the runner. You've been busy sewing.
    Keep Stitchen'
    Bonnie

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  33. PatMarch 1, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    A belated Happy Anniversary to you and hubby, Barb!!! Love the runner, too.

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  34. Maggey and JimMarch 1, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Happy belated anniversary..What a find in that husband. I love the romantic.. mine is like that too. I love that table runner and have never purchased the precuts but thought bout it..?? Have a great week.
    Maggey

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  35. UnknownMarch 1, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    I love it with the flowers....

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  36. Jackie's StitchesMarch 2, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    It's a really cute table runner! I'm a pattern follower and don't do so well designing my own stuff. I really admire people who can.

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  37. hettyMarch 2, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Happy belated Anniversary! I love your table runner!

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