{ sewing } Parade of Handmade Christmas: Table Runner
February 03, 2010
I'm telling you. There was a reason this little blog was quiet in December. I couldn't post ANYTHING without giving away secrets.
This table runner was for a girlfriend I have known for 4 years and never met in person. We met online in a small group of moms who were due in March 2006. Five of us still keep in touch almost daily and have exchanged gifts for years. Natalie is a crafter, too, so I thought she'd appreciate a little handmade Christmas goody.
I used a combination of linen, flannel and quilting cottons.
My favorite part is the crazy machine quilting. I'd never quilted anything so densely before, but the runner size made it easy to to. And now I'm hooked.
This is the back.
And another shot of the front:
She got some coordinating napkins, too. Just because.
Next up, monogram pillows. And then I think I'm done. Sheesh.
This is beautiful! I'd love to have a friend who gifted me such things - I'll bet she loved it!
Posted by: N. | February 03, 2010 at 01:16 PM
I love this runner so much. Beautiful job, Chris.
Posted by: Lera | February 03, 2010 at 01:21 PM
Cute!!!
Posted by: Lia | February 03, 2010 at 05:27 PM
So pretty. Need a new friend? Ha ;-) I can't wait to see the pillows!
Posted by: Patty | February 04, 2010 at 05:14 PM
Wow! I love how you added the napkins to it too. That is a sweet package for a present.
Posted by: Jenny | February 04, 2010 at 09:44 PM
Where's the like button?
I love the photos, Chris, it really shows off your handiwork. I just love the runner and napkins. Just like my endorsement said, this is definitely a favourite and I can't wait to use it next year!
Posted by: natalie | February 05, 2010 at 11:47 AM
wow! I love it! Well done Chris!
Posted by: Daniela | February 05, 2010 at 01:15 PM