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 I finished the lilac stars table runner binding off last weekend for slow Sunday stitching. It is now ready for gifting! I added a lilac print stripe on the back to make it long enough. 

I managed to do some cross stitching most days this week so now I have two sunflowers done and parts of a few leaves. There are four more smaller sunflowers in this quadrant of the picture. 

My daughter has been adding more colours to her Ottawa cityscape. Finn is a good cross stitch holder, don't you think??? 

I spent some time in my sewing ...

When the leaves start changing, it’s an opportunity to transition my table decor.

Setting the table is a bit more fun when there is something pretty to adorn it.

These free table runner patterns and tutorials make the transition simple and feature a few of our favorite fall themes.

I love to change my seasonal decor with simple things such as table runners and pillows.

They are easy to swap out, don’t take long to create, and brighten up a room.

12 Fall Table Runner Patterns

These fall table runners are simple to sew table runner tutorials that ...

When the leaves start changing, it’s an opportunity to transition my table decor.

Setting the table is a bit more fun when there is something pretty to adorn it.

These free table runner patterns and tutorials make the transition simple and feature a few of our favorite fall themes.

I love to change my seasonal decor with simple things such as table runners and pillows.

They are easy to swap out, don’t take long to create, and brighten up a room.

12 Fall Table Runner Patterns

These fall table runners are simple to sew table runner tutorials that ...

Hello, friends! I’m super excited to share the next project in my 2022 small projects series. This month I have a Scrappy 4-Patch Table Runner to share. This project is perfect for scraps, mini charms, and charm packs with just a little additional yardage needed to finish your project. I can’t wait to make at […]

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Hello, friends! I just couldn’t decide on which project to share for my July Small Project, and so I’ve chosen two little designs–a lovely Table Runner & Mini Quilt. You’ll see them both in Christmas fabrics, but the patterns will work for any types of fabric you’d like. I do have a sample of the […]

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Get your house ready for all of those beautiful spring and summer flowers with one of these lovely floral table runner patterns.  they can all be purchased over at Annie’s Craft Store.  Looking through them all I can’t decide which one I like.  Which one is your favorite?  Whichever one it is, make sure it is the right fit for your quilting abilities.  All of these patterns are digital downloads.

1. With its modern and striking design, this table runner will be the talk of your guest. 
2. Patchwork and floral appliqué are what make this runner special.
3. Incorporating flowers ...

What mother does not like to get flowers for Mother’s Day?  Give her a bouquet that will last a lifetime with this lovely design from Free Bird Quilting Designs.

Perfect for all of you machine appliquérs and scrap quilters, you can make this in any color scheme you desire.  Does your mom like purples or maybe yellows?  Surprise her with this pretty table funner and she will be very happy.

Complete with beautiful photos and instructions, this runner is not that hard to make with this tutorial.

If you are not sure what to get your mother (or anyone ...

Perfect for scrap-busting, this easy and adorable quilted table runner from Create with Claudia will make your Easter table a hit!

Combining easy piecing and some fun appliqué shapes, you can customize this pattern and make it entirely your own.  To get the shapes Claudia uses various cookie cutters.  So if you have a kitchen full of fun Easter cookie cutters then you are in good shape.

Change up the fabric colors and appliqué shapes and the topper could take on an entirely different look.

This free pattern is part of Claudia’s “Working Our Scraps Off” YouTube series which ...

Table runners are the perfect quick project to try a new technique or experiment with a fun block. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorites that will bring a hint of spring to your table decor.

Most of the table runner tutorials listed here are perfect beginner sewing patterns. I love projects with a quick turn around, so I don’t get bogged down in the middle.

10+ Table Runner Patterns

Most of these free table runner patterns can be made with fat quarters, charm packs, jelly rolls or fabric scraps. They are simple to sew table runner ...

Table runners are the perfect quick project to try a new technique or experiment with a fun block. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorites that will bring a hint of spring to your table decor.

Most of the table runner tutorials listed here are perfect beginner sewing patterns. I love projects with a quick turn around, so I don’t get bogged down in the middle.

10+ Table Runner Patterns

Most of these free table runner patterns can be made with fat quarters, charm packs, jelly rolls or fabric scraps. They are simple to sew table runner ...

Hello, friends! First, thank you so kindly for all of the lovely comments on our new Emma collection. I’ll be sharing close-ups of the prints and color stories soon (along with the new patterns). But I thought I’d stop in today and share what I did after I finished all that sewing. I hope you’ll […]

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For a quick and easy quilting project for Easter, look no further than this tutorial from Crafty for Home.  These are great stash busters and will make your holiday table shine.

If you have some festive fat quarters, they will also work perfectly for this pattern.  The instructions include a detailed supply list as well as a link to a video tutorial.

Projects like this are easy to make and are fun for the occasion.  Change up the fabric choices and these can easily be for any holiday, even with the egg shape.

Whip up a set of these in ...

Do you have an AccuQuilt cutting system or are you thinking about getting one?  Here are six lovely table topper designs that you can make with dies from their collection.  The patterns are all free, but you will need to purchase the dies needed if you don’t have them already.  All of the dies and the machine can be purchased on AccuQuilt.

1. This gorgeous snowflake table topper from Connie Kresin is a striking and unique design.
2. Create with Claudia has a unique octagonal design using the Hattie’s Choice die for the center.
3. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any time ...

Three Quilt Sizes!

 I have accomplished a lot this week, but not not much of it was in the sewing room!  I did do some mending, made a quilt back for a comfort quilt, and sewed a hanging sleeve on a gift.  I delivered 113 placemats to Meals on Wheels organizers on behalf of the Oxford Quilter's Guild and volunteered at the local Christmas Hamper program for a day (this is a weekly event until Christmas).  Today, I cleaned out some of our gardens --cut back dead perennials and filled several brown bags with garden debris and leaves.  Last Sunday, my husband ...

With the holidays fast approaching, you may want to sneak in at least one more quilting project.  And if you are a fan of Gnomes, then you will want to try out one of these whimsical patterns that you can purchase over on Etsy.

All of them are digital downloads.  Before you purchase you will want to read the descriptions in the listing to make sure the pattern is right for you.

1. For all of your paper piecing fans, this adorable tree skirt is surrounded by gnomes that are ready for the holidays.
2. What could be cuter than the heart-shaped ...