July 26th, 2010 by Karen in Fabric Crafts, Uncategorized | 3 Comments »
I was recently commissioned to make 13 table runners for a wedding coming up soon. Each 13 inch wide, 7-foot runner will go on a 5-foot round table, so it will drape 1 foot over each side.
Here are three draped over my banister.
The print is so pretty, she could probably get away with not having [...]
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January 29th, 2010 by Karen in Fabric Crafts | 1 Comment »
First, the back of the patchwork and embroidery, just to document it:
And now, drumroll please…
I’m quite pleased with the outcome. The finished size is 32″ by 14″, in case you were wondering. With a few streamlining processes, like sewing a number of the same appliqué pieces (which use the same colors of thread) at the same [...]
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January 28th, 2010 by Karen in Fabric Crafts | No Comments »
I am working on a prototype for a birthday table runner or centerpiece mat to use this gorgeous Lakehouse Dry Goods fabric.
It’s so cheerful and fun, but I don’t want to make toys or a baby/kid quilt out of it (since it looks so tasty it might lead to childhood obesity). And it’s quilting weight [...]
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