Sunday, June 21, 2020

Stitching Sunshine Blog Hop





Hello from sunny HOT California!  Today begins the Stitching Sunshine Blog Hop, the brainchild of Carla of Creatin' in the Sticks.  Thank you, Carla, for hosting this fun hop.  Just the name of it makes me smile.

It is expected to reach 102 degrees today here with plenty of sun!  How appropriate that Carla has us stitching sunshine!  For my sunshine project, I decided to make a welcoming pineapple table runner.  We love to vacation in sunny Hawaii where they are famous for their hospitality, symbolized by the pineapple.  We are still on partial lockdown here, so my invitation to visit has to be virtual.


Yellow is not a color I have much of in my stash.  A table runner was the perfect size to use the odd bits and pieces of my yellow fabric.  To add a little pizzazz, I threw in a few splashes of color.  For extra interest, I added prairie points to the corners.  


 
I'm not much of a quilter.  I usually just stitch in the ditch.  But I thought this little piece might be the perfect one to try my hand at some machine quilting.  For now though, I think I will call this project good, and head to the pool.  Be sure to visit the other sunshine girls and see what they're stitching this summer!


    Monday, June 22nd


Stay safe and stay cool!


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40 comments:

  1. Podunk PrettiesJune 22, 2020 at 2:27 AM

    The addition of the prairie points made this shine!

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  2. Elizabeth CoughlinJune 22, 2020 at 3:23 AM

    I love pineapple-themed pieces, and yours is so pretty and sunny! The prairie points are a clever addition.

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  3. CarolJune 22, 2020 at 3:56 AM

    Beautiful pineapples--very cheery. The prairie points are a nice addition!

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  4. Diane MJune 22, 2020 at 5:00 AM

    Perfect for a sunny summer day!!!😎

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  5. EmilyJune 22, 2020 at 5:51 AM

    Fun pineapples! I love the little splashed of other colors.

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  6. tink's momJune 22, 2020 at 6:02 AM

    Love the splashes of color in your pineapples and the prairie points are a great eye catcher for the piece. Good luck on staying cool.

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  7. For the love of geeseJune 22, 2020 at 6:03 AM

    Cool, I love pineapple and I love the colors you paired.

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  8. Karrin HurdJune 22, 2020 at 6:05 AM

    Lovely table runner, from Northern California where we are expected to be 102 today too!

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  9. Carol SwiftJune 22, 2020 at 7:36 AM

    Your prairie points are so cute in the corners of this runner. I love the color combos of your pineapples...definitely some added sunshine for our day! Thank you for sharing!

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  10. RheaJune 22, 2020 at 7:41 AM

    As always another beautiful, fun quilt! Miss seeing your smiling face, my friend, and hope we can get together soon!!

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  11. VasudhaJune 22, 2020 at 7:57 AM

    Your pineapples are so cute. Love the fabric and the cute prairie point corners.

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  12. CalicojoanJune 22, 2020 at 8:06 AM

    Now that's a tropical sunny delight. Those pineapples are just too cute and the way you finished off the runner is just perfect. 102 degrees you say??? Yikes. Hope you are able to keep cool!

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  13. DeonnJune 22, 2020 at 9:21 AM

    Darling pineapples! Love the prairie point finish in your binding.

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  14. works4meJune 22, 2020 at 9:49 AM

    This is definitely sunshine in a table runner. Great little quilt.

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  15. KatieQJune 22, 2020 at 11:41 AM

    The prairie points are a great finish. The pineapples will really brighten up your table.

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  16. LIttle Penguin QuiltsJune 22, 2020 at 12:15 PM

    I love pineapple blocks, and yours make a fun tablerunner! I really like the pops of other color in with the yellow squares of the pineapple!

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  17. The Joyful QuilterJune 22, 2020 at 1:36 PM

    Thanks for the super scrappy, sunshiny welcome for the Hop. Your Pineapple runner is SEW darling!

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  18. PamelaJune 22, 2020 at 1:38 PM

    What a fun pineapple! I love it.

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  19. TuridJune 22, 2020 at 1:47 PM

    Love your cute runner. I will try some prairie point once. Thanks for showing us.

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  20. PamJune 22, 2020 at 2:22 PM

    Love the pineapple!!

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  21. Vicki in MNJune 22, 2020 at 2:24 PM

    The prairie points do add an extra spark. What's not to love about a sunny sweet pineapple.

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  22. Karen's KornerJune 22, 2020 at 3:29 PM

    What delicious looking pineapples. Lovely runner.

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  23. thatfabricfeeling.wordpress.comJune 22, 2020 at 3:56 PM

    Sunny and hot is how I always remember Bakersfield. I grew up in the San Fernando valley in L.A. and can't imagine the heat index there. I now live on the East Coast in N.J. but the humidity is something else!! I love your sunny pineapple and it does make me smile thinking of visits to Hawaii.

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  24. Quilting GailJune 22, 2020 at 4:10 PM

    Your pineapple table runner makes me think of sun ... warmth and sun! It's lovely!

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  25. Siouxzq64@gmail.comJune 22, 2020 at 4:31 PM

    Cute pineapples.

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  26. Danice GJune 22, 2020 at 5:16 PM

    Really sunny pineapples. Cute quilt. It is very hot and stormy here, too.

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  27. KathleenJune 22, 2020 at 5:51 PM

    Great pineapples and a very sunshine-y project it is! I have been wanting to make these, you reminded me to add it to my list!

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  28. LJJune 22, 2020 at 6:33 PM

    Did you enjoy your sunshine at the pool? That's a perfect way to spend a hot day. The pineapples are so sweet - they look superb in your table runner. Love the touch of prairie points.

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  29. CarlaJune 22, 2020 at 6:50 PM

    Your runner is so bright and cheerful. It does remind me of Hawaii and that always make me smile. Thank you for bringing a whole lot of sunshine to my day!

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  30. MichelleJune 22, 2020 at 8:33 PM

    Fabric choices are cute and fun. Love it.

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  31. Beth StrandJune 22, 2020 at 10:54 PM

    Wonderful! Thank you for sharing!

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  32. teachpanyJune 22, 2020 at 10:54 PM

    Really cute. Have fun at the pool!

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  33. SharonJune 23, 2020 at 6:54 AM

    Stay cool! Thank you for sharing your sunny pineapple. I'm actually growing a pineapple on my patio this year, and it is about as big as my fist now. So exciting!

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  34. PamelaJune 23, 2020 at 10:33 PM

    I love your pineapple, it's just perfect for this hop!

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  35. Needled MomJune 24, 2020 at 7:31 AM

    That’s really cute. I love he pineapples and the prairie points make such a nice addition.

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  36. KayJune 25, 2020 at 1:49 AM

    How fun, perfect for summer and outdoor meals. x

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  37. Deb AJune 25, 2020 at 6:33 AM

    What a cute table topper! I really should make a few for my table.

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  38. SusanJune 25, 2020 at 5:10 PM

    Pineapple! How sunshiny is that!

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  39. Sue DJune 25, 2020 at 8:12 PM

    So cute with the pineapples.

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  40. MarianJune 26, 2020 at 1:21 AM

    Heya Charlene I am loving that pineapple runner. Really cool design..

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