When Carla at Creatin' in the Sticks announced she was hosting a hop for Fall, I just had to join. Fall is my favorite time of year, when cool breezes blow out the summer's heat and brings us such fabulous colors, tastes, and smells. Can't you just smell the spiced apple cider? Thank you, Carla, for hosting yet another great blog hop.
I am so excited to share with you today my Fall project. I chose to make a simple table runner accented by embroidered leaves.
From my scrap pile, I cut 2 1/2" squares from various Fall-colored fabrics and made a checkerboard design using dark fabric squares in between the colorful pieces. You could choose any number of squares to make your own table runner, but for mine I used 7 squares wide and 13 squares long.
I cut 2 pieces of a neutral-colored fabric approximately 9" x 15" and embroidered an outline of Fall leaves on each piece for the ends of my table runner. The black jumbo rickrack added a bit of movement to this otherwise super simple design.
I had a large scrap that worked perfectly for the backing, then bound the completed runner in black.
This was a super easy project that I think looks great on my table, and is one I can leave in place from September through November. (The chances of that are slim. Once October dawns, my thoughts turn to spooky and my decorations will reflect that.)
Well, that's it for me, but don't stop now -- go see what wonderful projects my fellow talented bloggers have created. And don't forget to visit Carla at Creatin' in the Sticks for a chance to win a gift certificate from Fat Quarter Shop.
Wednesday, September 23rd
Thank you, Carla, for hosting this fun and inspirational blog hop.
Wow, wow, wow! Love this fall colors with black checkerboard and pretty leaves border!!! REally love it!
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely on your table. Love the richness of the colour palette.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful runner; I love the embroidered leaves!
ReplyDeleteThe leaf outlines are a beautiful touch for the runner as is the jumbo rick rack. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love the effect of the rick rack. Never new it came that big. The embroidery sets off the blocks perfectly.
ReplyDeleteNothing is more satisfying than a quick tablerunner, and yours is so cute. The leaves are such a nice addition, too!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and the addition of the truck really sets it off.
ReplyDeleteTerrific use of scraps and multiple skills (sewing, quilting and embroidery)! Thank you for sharing the table topper.
ReplyDeleteConnie
What a great table runner! Love the use of that jumbo ric-rac.
ReplyDeleteGreat project! Love the rick rack on it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love this mix of embroidery and lovely pieced colors! Great job! LeeAnna at not afraid of color
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! Your embroidery accents (and that fun rick rack) really add to the simple patchwork center of your table runner.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous table runner and embroidery! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love how you pieced the center and then added the embroidery.
ReplyDeleteI love how you have embroidered the leaves. Your patchwork is lovely, also. It's a fun table runner and something cute to look at.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty combination of quilting and embroidery. It looks good on the table and that truck finishes the setting off nicely.
ReplyDeleteI love your runner. It is my favorite project of the day.
ReplyDeleteI love the embroidered leaves. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteYour runner is amazing. I love the leaves that add just the right touch. Thanks for joining the Hello Fall Blog Hop. I really am inspired by your fall project. Great idea to add the rickrack too.
ReplyDeleteI love your use of fall leaves
ReplyDeleteThe runner does look wonderful on your table. I wondered whether you did hand-embroidery on those leaves. What a nice way to combine techniques.
ReplyDeleteNice runner. Love the embroidery!
ReplyDeleteLovely table runner. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Charlene, and I love the fabrics in it! Your embroidery is a wonderful addition to the runner. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. What thread/floss are you using for your embroidery?
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done. I like the black pop and the embroideries are beautiful. I went - AHH, I have that same fabric in my stash that used on the back.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful runner and a great way to use scraps. I like the rick rack accent.
ReplyDeletePerfect fall runner! I love the addition of the rick rack! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun table runner; I especially love the rick rack. Of course, embroidery always calls my name!
ReplyDeletehow cute! that rickrack was a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteI love that you added embroidery and rick rack to make this unique.
ReplyDeleteGreat project. Love the embroidery. Such a simple gorgeous project.
ReplyDeleteLove your fabric choices along with the addition of the rick rack and embroidery. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely fall runner.
ReplyDeleteYour embroidered leaves really dress up the checkerboard. It's a lovely combo!
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