Crafty Things

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Remember the fat quarters I won from Elizabeth's give away? Well, I used the autumn fabric to make a table runner.

Here is the final result. It's 66" long.
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Close-up.
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I made my own binding and bound the edges. It was a lot of work but I think it looks nicer than just sewing the right sides together and turning it right side out.
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Overall, I'm pleased with how it turned out and now I have another fall decoration to add to my collection!

Comments

  1. LynnSeptember 22, 2008 at 6:09 AM

    It's beautiful Terri.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    Hi Terri,
    How pretty. Great ideal.
    Hugs,
    Elizabeth

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  3. TracySeptember 22, 2008 at 7:44 AM

    I love it! Did you quilt it? I've wanted to make a table runner for some time now.

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  4. ElizabethdSeptember 22, 2008 at 7:59 AM

    That' s very pretty Terri, and has a nice mix of colours.

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  5. TerriSeptember 22, 2008 at 8:03 AM

    Tracy, I did quilt it. It really was very easy to make. The hardest part was the binding.

    Thank you ladies!

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  6. Wendy/TheCozyYellowHouseSeptember 22, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    It looks beautiful Terri!! Very talented lady!! Have a great day!~Wendy

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  7. DianneSeptember 22, 2008 at 3:51 PM

    Very pretty, Terri! I'm just going to have to learn to quilt so I can do that sort of thing!

    Love,
    Mom

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    What a lovely thing to make out of your fabric! It will be such a pretty fall decoration ~ or anytime really. You always inspire me with how much you accomplish!!

    Fall blessings,

    Sharon

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    Wow, Terri, it looks great!
    Miriam :)

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  10. KelliSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:34 AM

    It's gorgeous!
    ~Kelli

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2008 at 5:17 PM

    Oh how beautiful! Well done Terri, it's perfect.

    love, Tina :)

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2008 at 5:20 PM

    How pretty!!!

    Ok Terri...you know I have table runners on my Christmas gift giving list ;)

    Can I request a photo tutorial on how you made and did the binding? That really does make it look sooo nice, but I've never figured it out.

    Love,
    Laura in VA

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  13. Leah CourtneySeptember 23, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    That is beautiful, Terri! I wish I could quilt.

    Leah

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  14. Abounding TreasuresSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:19 PM

    It looks beautiful :o)

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  15. A Wonderful Life!September 25, 2008 at 9:00 PM

    This came out really nice Terri. Good Job.

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