Scrappy Quilted Table Runner

I completed the first part of my planned Quilt-A-Long project - a table runner!

Honestly I'm not sure what (if anything) I'll work on next to go with this.  Maybe a few placemats?  The trouble with this design is that you have to iron every seam as you go along.  This is difficult for me because I can't leave my iron on with two preschoolers underfoot.  So, to go from sewing machine to iron and back again over and over and over....well, it's just not fun.  And really, if it's not fun, what's the point? 

I do love how it looks though.

Scrappy Quilting...

I did finish three blocks for the Crazy Scrappy Quilt-A-Long!

I'm going to use white between them.  Yeah - not sure what I'm thinking with a table runner....but I like it.  I just do.

In other news, I'm out of town this weekend (yay girls' trip!!!) so no more posts until next week.  Have a marvelous weekend everyone!

Progress

Well, so far I have one 12.5 inch by 12.5 inch quilt block finished from my scraps for Aneela's Crazy Scrappy Quilt a Long.

At this point I'm not sure how I feel about my color choices, but it is meant to be a scrap block, so I'll stick it out. I'm thinking three of these blocks together along with some plain fabric between might make a really nice table runner. Choices, choices.

crazy scrappy quilt a long

I love the fabrics Aneela designs for Moda.  I have no idea why...they just really appeal to me.  If I wasn't committed to foregoing new fabric until I use up some of my old stash, then her new line (Sherbet Pips) would already be on its way to my house.  I was even tempted to preorder it but was strong enough to just say no.  It wasn't easy.  I seriously have a fabric addiction problem.

As luck would have it, Aneela is doing a sew-a-long in which I get to use my scraps - yay!  I have a whole box full just waiting for this.  I cannot wait to get started!  Although, I'm thinking these blocks are more likely to find their way into placemats, table runners, hotpads, and mugrugs (things I sorely need!)  before they end up in a quilt.



I'm thinking I'll do yellows/oranges/shades of brown and white....that sounds like happy table runners and placemats, right?

Lets get sewing!

Kate