Friday 3 October 2014

Modern Blocks Table Runner Finished.

     Well here it is the beginning of October and I'm celebrating my 2nd finish in the third quarter finish along.  This is the second time I've participated and the second time I've managed two finishes.   I think I get to count this one as it's done before October 6th.



     Here's my version of the Modern Blocks Table Runner.  It's made with a fat eighth pack of Oakshott Cottons "Rubies".  The pattern is Modern Blocks Table Runner by Lynne Goldsworthy from Lily's Quilts.  This was a good pattern to test the waters with improv quilting as the improv is done within defined limits.  The Oakshotts are beautiful and the improv process is fun.




     I backed the runner with a trio of  (I think ) Indian fabrics that I've had in my stash for a long time.  I was really happy to find a use for them.  Like Lynne I quilted with straight lines every inch but just for fun I threw in an extra quilting line every once in a while.
I really love this runner and I can't decide if I should keep it or give it to my sister.  I think it looks great on my table but I tend to live the kind of life where the table is covered with quilting mats and books.  Hmm,  I'll have to give this decision some thought. 

      I'm linking up to TGIFF  which Laura is hosting at Quokka Quilts because every finish deserves a celebration, to finish it up friday at crazy mom quilts and to  the  3rd Quarter finish along party  hosted by Katy Cameron of the Littlest Thistle.  My original 3rd Quarter List can be found here .



10 comments:

Jeni B Quilts said...

If you love it, keep it! I would...you can always make your sister something else!

Brenda said...

fun colours!

Christine Slaughter said...

Wow, this is amazing! Just love those colors... they really pop in your runner!

Vera said...

Looking good! Great colors!

Unknown said...

Maybe i should get mine done now that I see how great yours looks.

Denise :) said...

I love the rich, bold colors of your runner . . . very mod indeed! The prints on the back are very pretty, too! :)

Blue Moth said...

Why not hang it on your wall? It would look great and you would still be able to use your table.

Béa said...

Really beautiful !

Kaja said...

The Oakshott ruby reds is one of the prettiest bundles of fabric I've seen and your runner has turned out beautifully.

Janet said...

It is super pretty and looks really good on your table!