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!!!

37 comments:

Tangos Treasures said...

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

Wendyb said...

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)

Betsy said...

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

Kaye said...

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

Crispy said...

What a sweet little table runner Barb!!

Crispy

Tudy said...

Congrats to both of you.

Pam said...

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

Congrats on 31 years!!!

Terry said...

Happy Anniversary to you and hubby! :0)

Gene Black said...

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!

wordmama said...

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! :-)

julieQ said...

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

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

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

Mary L. said...

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

Unknown said...

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.........

Sherry said...

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.

allsewnup said...

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

Carolyn

Melissa ;-) said...

Great runner! I love original work!

Jean said...

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

SewCalGal said...

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

AverettLadyNana said...

Congratulations on your 31 year wedding anniversary!!!

I love the runner and printing the instructions now!

Unknown said...

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?

Bridget B said...

Happy Anniversary and really like your table runner.

SheilaC said...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!

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

hugs
SheilaC

Danielle said...

Looks great Barb! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!

Mary Grace McNamara said...

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

MGM

Kim D. said...

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

Rachel said...

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!

Barb said...

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!

Joanne Lendaro said...

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!!

Pokey said...

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. :-}

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

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

Calamity Jane's Cottage, Bonnie said...

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

Pat said...

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

Maggey and Jim said...

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

Unknown said...

I love it with the flowers....

Jackie's Stitches said...

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.

hetty said...

Happy belated Anniversary! I love your table runner!