Crafty Creations

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It is my mother's birthday tomorrow and I made her a table runner. I had to wait to post it until I knew she got it. She let me know it arrived in the mail yesterday.

I love the colors in this.

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Here is a close-up.

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I love making the table runners because they are relatively quick to make. I've been trying to use up my stash so sometimes it's a challenge to find colors that go together well, but I think these complimented each other.

What have you been crafting lately?

Comments

  1. MariaAugust 5, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    I love the colors and the sunflower fabric. I think I might even have a piece of it in my stash myself.
    I have not been crafting much recently, it is soooo hot. I am working on some gifts and Christmas ornaments for a swap.

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  2. ElizabethdAugust 5, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    Lovely , Terri. I'm sure your mother will be delighted.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 5, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Lovely Terri! So bright and cheery! Have you ever thought of making these to sell on etsy? :)

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  4. TerriAugust 5, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    Tina, I have but I make too many mistakes so I don't think they would be sellable.

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  5. A Wonderful Life!August 5, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Wow thats beautiful-yup still sitting here waiting for the dimensions :)

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  6. AnonymousAugust 5, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Good job,looks like your getting her ready for fall : ]

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  7. AnonymousAugust 5, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Hi Terri,
    How pretty. I am looking forward next week to getting back to sewing.
    Hugs,
    Elizabeth

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  8. AlieneAugust 5, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Terri, I love the table runner. I
    want to start another quilt. I made my first one and finished it in July. But I got side-tracked
    quilting tops for pillows. I have had the pieces a long time. The ones I am working on now is safari scenes. I thought my grandsons would like them. But their Moms saw them and wanted one for their living room. You never know.! I was doing them for Christmas. I have four done. When I get them done I will post them.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday. I needed the encouragement.

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  9. NadineAugust 5, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    It's beautiful Terri! I am sure your Mom loved it!

    I was just talking to my daughter yesterday about making a table runner for our kitchen table!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  10. Debbie JAugust 5, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    I really, really love the fabric in this Terri! I love sunflowers so much. My dd wants me to make her a table runner and already has the fabric that she used to cover the kitchen chairs. She just needs to remember to bring it to me! I also want to make myself one. I am thinking of making it from fall colors.

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  11. Mom2furAugust 5, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Oh, my gosh, it's gorgeous! I love the colors, too!
    Hey, thanks for stopping by. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who has vegetables that rot before I get a chance to use them. I wish the farmstand were within walking distance--I'd only buy what I needed each day, LOL!

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