I recently had some success with a table runner using the Quick Curve Ruler Mini by Sew Kind of Wonderful. So I thought I'd give it a try again, using the same pattern that came with the ruler.
This is the block, which is actually half of the larger block. Curved piecing is not as hard as you imagine it to be.
I thought I would make Christmas "ornaments" -- but I wasn't thinking when I was cutting the red and green fabrics. I followed the pattern thinking that I needed an even number of each colour. But I forgot that there were five "ornaments" and that I need 8 squares of one colour and 12 of the other. And I didn't realize my error until I started piecing the blocks together.
Although the plan is for this to be a table runner, I do like it hanging on the wall. Maybe I'll add a hanging sleeve.
I felt the fabric called for free motion quilting of stars and loops. I even hand sewed the binding to the back.
If you're making Christmas gifts this year, I hope you were able to find some new projects during this blog hop, or at least some inspiration.
Giveaway
I have two patterns by Jaybird Quilts to give away: Mini Northern Lights and Seaside. Leave a comment for a chance to win both patterns. The giveaway is open internationally and ends at midnight on Wednesday, July 25, when the blog hop ends.
Here is the complete list of all the blogs participating:
Saturday, July 14th
Joy @ Days Filled With Joy
Selina @ Selina Quilts
Sunday, July 15th
Joanne @ Everyone Deserves a Quilt
Jan @ The Colorful Fabriholic
Monday, July 16th
Carole @ From My Carolina Home
Jamie @ L'Fair Quilts
Karen @ Tu-Na Quilts, Travels & Eats
Tuesday, July 17th
Sharon @ Vrooman's Quilts
Mary @ Made by Marney
Wednesday, July 18th
Cindy @ Stitchin' At Home
Karrin @ Karrin's Crazy World
Thursday, July 19th
Christina @ Christina's Handicrafts
Sherry @ Books, Hooks, Sticks, etc.
Danice @ Homespun Hannah
Friday, July 20th
Kristi @ Confessions of A Fabric Addict
Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts
Saturday, July 21st
Marian @ Seams To Be Sew
Meloney @ Mel's Quilting Blog
Sunday, July 22nd
Anja @ Anja Quilts
Moira @ Quilted Snail
Monday, July 23rd
Brenda @ Songbird Designs
Amy @ Sea of Estrogen
Bonnie @ In Stitches With Bonnie
Tuesday, July 24th
Kathy @ Kathy's Kwilts and More
Summer @ Summer Lee Quilts
Wednesday, July 25th
Susan @ Quilt Fabrication
Brandy @ Pampered Pettit
Jean @ All Points of the Compass
That is wonderful! I really like the finished runner, and it DOES make a nice wall hanging, as well. Thanks for the chance to win the lovely patterns, that's nice, too.
ReplyDeleteI like your wall hanging, I have the ruler, so let's get sewing !! A great idea for gifting !
ReplyDeleteYour runner looks great. Curved piecing is something that I need to practise
ReplyDeletePretty table runner/wall hanging. I love the design. I really need to practice sewing curved seams.
ReplyDeleteI like it as a wall hanging! Love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table runner - those curves would scare me! Thanks for the chance to win the patterns.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea! Looks good either way. Janice.snell@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Love your idea of hanging a table runner on the wall. Also admiring your treadle sewing machine. Susanpshaffer@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThe project is great as either a table runner or a wall hanging. Thanks for the inspiration. I have the regular size ruler and have never used it. Now, I really want to get it out and use it or get the mini. Thanks for a great post and the wonderful nudge to make this project. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway. susan.dietrich@cox.net
ReplyDeleteohhh i love your ornament runner. i actually like the way you did it than if you hadn't goofed. thanks for the inspiration and for turning a goofed into something wonderful.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing today.
I love this! I've avoided buying another template, but I may need this one now! Alternating the colors on the sides of your circle was genius. Thanks for all your hard work, Anja!
ReplyDeleteVery nice table runner. I like the split color, looks like rings. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried the quick curve ruler, but I've sure heard quite a bit about it. Those rings are fun, and I like it as a wall hanging!
ReplyDeleteThe curves look good, this is something I am willing to try, since I usually stay away from them. It does make a cute wall hanging or table runner. Thank you for the project.
ReplyDeletePetuniakr@aol.com
I love doing curved piecing, and yours is beautiful. I don't have the quick curve ruler, but it is on my list.
ReplyDeleteI am always looking for pretty tablerunners. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
ReplyDeleteCute table runner. My neighbor is going to University of Oregon and I may have to make one for her.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nice idea.
ReplyDeletehijoffe@gmail.com
What a great idea for christmas gifts or any seasonal theme.
ReplyDeletehjrogers@sympatico.ca
I like it hanging also.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tablerunner.
ReplyDeleteCurves intimidate me ... maybe I need the quick curve ruler!! love the table runner/wall hanging!!
ReplyDeleteI love the table runner -- really like how you did the colors! Perfect for a table or a wall hanging! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is a neat table runner. It is so different. I'm going to check my rulers to see if I have that one. Either that or it will go on my Christmas list. Very clever! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI think it works both ways. If you add a sleeve you can do either with it depending on your mood. I have that template lost in a pile of other templates. Need to pull it out and give it another try. Thanks for the incentive.
ReplyDeleteCute project as wall hanging or table runner! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAnja, your wall hanging turned out with perfect precision! Mine would likely be wobbly and have partial ornaments on the sides. I really like how your "mistake" turned out with opposing fabric colors. Beautiful quilting too!
ReplyDeleteNice project! I’m yet to use my quick curve rulers, but my husband sees Ohio State “Os” in your project. That might be a start.
ReplyDeleteI certainly enjoyed seeing your runner. When I saw the peek, I thought it was going to be a stable for a manger scene. Instead it became ornaments. Wonderful, either way.
ReplyDeletelove your project
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting pattern. I've never made anything with curves before. Yours is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI like it on the wall, but the photo setting on the old treadle machine is my pick. A super way to use those curves.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great pattern. The blog post before this one with foxes is wonderful. My DD love fox, wolf and owls.
ReplyDeleteCute, with room for embellishments if you wanted to add some to the centers. Don't enter me in your drawing, I have enough stuff. Thanks for being part of the hop.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Anja. Very great Xmas runner or wall hanger. I have both curve rulers. May give this a try.
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas quilt really is striking. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a festive Table Runner. Thanks for offering a giveaway!! I don't own either of those patterns, so would be thrilled to win.
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique Christmas table runner or centerpiece. You'll enjoy that for a many years to come!
ReplyDeleteI love your FMQ! The loops and stars are perfect.
ReplyDelete~Brandy
That is a beautiful tablerunner!
ReplyDeleteTyty I love seeing how colors work with quilt blocks. ...helps alot.... happyness04431@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Suzanne cooperrs@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration to try out my languishing quick-curve ruler, still unused, and also for the view of your lovely treadle machine. Those patterns are two of my favorite Jaybird Quilts ones, so would love to win them. susanprincess at att dot net
ReplyDeleteI learned to quilt on a treadle machine so long ago. Wish I had that machine.
ReplyDeleteLove your table runner. Doesn't it feel great to get a head start on Christmas?
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun design - I don't like overly 'traditional' patterns, so this really peaks my interest. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletethat northern lights patterns is absolutely beautiful! thanks for the chance to win it!
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely runner/hanging; very inventive, and the alternating colours look great.
ReplyDeleteI love the curved piece quilt! I haven't ventured that far into the skills level and should probably start soon!
ReplyDeleteI definitely love the pattern as a wall hanging! But I like it as a table runner too! I'm working on curved piecing. This would be a great project to work with. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe curved pieces make a nice design--Looks fun to try!
ReplyDeletebarbkaup(at)(yahoo)(dot)(com)
It looks like you have mastered using that curved ruler!! Such a lovely table runner.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being part of the hop.
xx, Carol
Hello Anja, I love your table runner. It is very modern and graphic.
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice festive runner. I need to make a couple for holiday decorating.
ReplyDeletetushay3 (at) yahoo (dot) com
I haven't tried curved piecing yet. This is a very interesting design and I like the alternate color arrangement even if it was a "mistake". It's really a design modification.
ReplyDeletePat
Very modern looking Christmas wall hanging or table runner. Love it! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWell had you not said you messed up, I'd not have noticed a thing - I like these 'ornaments' as they are! Nice job, and hand-sewing woo hoo. Yup it looks good on the wall. Sweet giveaway - pick me! ;-)
ReplyDeleteVery creative!! The runner turned out lovely!
ReplyDeletekthurn(at)bektel(dot)com
I really like the runner/wall hanging with the curved piecing and the free motion quilting.
ReplyDeleteLove your runner Anja!
ReplyDeleteLove your table runner (or wall hanging)! It will look wonderful at Christmas. Thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteI like the table runner-- but, is is almost 90 today and find it hard to think of chrismtas
ReplyDeletesharongalli(at)gmail(dot)com
I love how your table runner turned out! It is really cute, and you would never know what you intended as it turned out wonderfully. Thank you for sharing and participating in the blog hop!
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