Tuesday, September 15, 2009

School Table Topper

I made this little table topper last week. I used a charm pack of Momma's Apron Strings fabric. The colors are so pretty and the gingham's and fruit were so fun. I love how a charm pack makes the process so much faster. I was able to get from sewn to quilting this in one day. I used some of my other favorites for backing and binding, because if i love them i am realizing i should use them. So the biding is a yellow and white ladybug print from Flutterby and the back is some leftover Wee Play floral in green that i had from another project. I was inspired by Rita and her beautiful straight line quilting so i tried one of her methods and it turned out great. I think i am discovering that stippling might not be for me, straight is so much less frustrating. The quilting mirrors the gingham's in the fabric. It was a pretty gloomy dark day outside so the light and color is not quite right...but it can't be sunny every day.
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7 comments:

Brown Family Blog said...

that is so pretty... you are so crafty!

Deb Robertson Writes said...

I love that Lesliem so pretty. I've been looking at Rita's quilting too - gosh that woman is prolific!! I was wanting to try it, and your simple project makes me think I could do that. thanks

heather said...

Very fun!!! I really like it!!!:)

Colleen said...

Pretty!

Red Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodge said...

Fabulous! I love that you had a go at the straight line quilting! And it looks GREAT! Very impressed - straight line quilting is less frustrating for me too!

Rita

Mary said...

How do you find the time woman??? This is stunning, as usual. You amaze me.

Stacey said...

That table topper is adorable. I love how you quilted it.

Driving Miss Stacey
Sew Far Sew Good Quilt Shop

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