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From: Magot
Date: 07-26-2007, 09:11 AM (1 of 8)
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Well this is why I love the summer holidays - finally time to sew! Here in England we get the last week or so of July and the whole of August off school so I have been waiting until now to finish my table runner. This was inspired by Ricky Tims Convergence quilts - which I have to say was a whole heap easier to do that when I just looked at the pictures and very satisfying. One of the questions he keeps asking in the book is "What if I do this.." A liberating experience - I made the middle just as an experiment and then thought what if I put some more green around it ...what if I add some stripes at the ends...what if I make cushion covers to match...how about I put a few scaps on them as a motif.... You can get carried away like that! here is the table runner http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/Janicehodge/?action=view¤t=IMG_0221.jpg The runner and cushions http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/Janicehodge/?action=view¤t=IMG_0225.jpg I am not convinced I like the square on them - I may well remove them and just leave it with the contrast stripe. This is my new front room/living room in case anyone is interested! http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/Janicehodge/?action=view¤t=IMG_0226.jpg The green is OK but not to our taste - we prefer more neutral colours and so will be going blander with time! http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/Janicehodge/?action=view¤t=IMG_0228.jpg and looking the other way from the dining end. Enjoy! love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: Debby215
Date: 07-26-2007, 10:13 AM (2 of 8)
Jan, the table runner is spectacular, I love the design. It's hard to figure out the pattern. The pillows are great too, I think they would look great with or without the square in the middle. I would just use the contrast stripe if it was me. Your house is fantastic, I love the fireplace! Enjoy your summer.
Debby
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User: Debby215
Member since: 11-14-2001 Total posts: 611 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 07-26-2007, 10:29 AM (3 of 8)
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I love the color contrasts in the runner -- that kind of a wave thing. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Magot
Date: 07-26-2007, 10:34 AM (4 of 8)
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Thanks peeps, this is a 'close up' http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/Janicehodge/?action=view¤t=IMG_0223.jpg Ignore where the squares don't quite match up. It is an interesting way of marrying together 2 contrasting fabrics. And guess what Dorothy, It Is Not A Quilt! Close up, Debby, the fireplace is a nasty electric bar heater - however - there is a proper pot lined flue behind it so once I get the sweep in to remove the Dead Things that Lurk Beyond we can have a proper fire. love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: MartySews2
Date: 07-26-2007, 10:55 AM (5 of 8)
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Very nice tablerunner and pillows. I know you had fun with that project. Your living room looks cozy. Marty 
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User: MartySews2
Member since: 05-03-2007 Total posts: 293 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 07-26-2007, 11:22 AM (6 of 8)
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And guess what Dorothy, It Is Not A Quilt! That's the best part Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: esrun3
Date: 07-26-2007, 11:41 AM (7 of 8)
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Jan I love your tablerunner and cushions! The fabrics are fabulous. Nice, cozy area you have there. Enjoy your summer!
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: lendube
Date: 07-26-2007, 01:34 PM (8 of 8)
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Nice job, Jan. Love the colors of the runner, etc. Lennie |
User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
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