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Diamonds & Chevrons Table Topper and Runner
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I made the quilt last year and thought it needed some friends to match. I found the pattern for the table runner on Kaye Wood's site (Diamonds & Chevrons Table Runner). Then I needed a table topper, so adjusted the pattern for that. That wasn't the best idea. Once I got it done, I realized they were quarter log cabin blocks (it would have been much simpler to make). Not so many seams coming to a point. Then I had one block left over and thought it would make a great pillow. Always loved piano key borders, had the left overs from the strip sets, so we have a piano key border. This set was one of those "trial by fire" deals. Cut the strips for the runner, no problem. Cut the first triangle for the topper wrong, had to piece it (one of those, don't have any more of that fabric, so we can't make a new strip set). Arranged the blocks according to my rudimentary drawing, didn't like it. Rearranged it. Quilting the topper, ran out of thread w/about 6' to go. Didn't have any more, had to go shopping (20 miles away). The pillow took the cake, though. Added the white strips to the block, then went to add the piano keys, didn't lay out right. Took the strips off. Cut new strips, added to the block, still didn't work, took them off. Do you see a pattern emerging here? Cut new strips (larger than I thought I would need), added to the block, just a tick too large, trimmed, and they fit. Yeah!!! Thought I had a large enough piece for the backing. No. Had to piece it from scraps from the table topper backing w/the angled cuts. Took 3 pieces to make a 19" square for the back. Getting ready to sew the opening close. Pleased w/how the piano keys went round the quilt in order, except two squares were out of order. Took them out, turned them around, and finished the pillow, finally. Quilted w/Signature thread - Victorian, C&C in the bobbin, Soft & Bright Batting.
Thanks for looking and listening to my tale of woe, Dolly [ATTACH=CONFIG]353083[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]353084[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]353085[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]353086[/ATTACH] |
Beautiful! I love the colors!
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love your fabric choice and I love all your quilts and pillows
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Beautiful colors and great designs. Your mind works in wondrous ways.
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All of them are so pretty! And I relate to your "woes", I've had some of the same plenty of times!
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They are all beautiful ~ great job!
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Sorry about all the problems. I love all of your projects. I really love the tablerunner and want to make one. I do have a question. I got the free pattern courtesy of kayewood.com. In the instructions it said to use,"the Starmarker 8". Did you use this ruler? The pattern just said to sew the strips , square off ends then cut diagonally from upper left corner using the Starmaker 8. It doesn't say how large the triangle should be. How big was yours? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. BrendaK
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No, I looked at it and decided that was unnecessary. I used my 12 1/2" square up ruler. I measured my strip set (6 - 2" strips = 9 1/2" wide strip set) and cut a 9 1/2" square block, then cut from corner to corner. I used my brand new rotating cutting mat. Hope that helps and I look forward to seeing yours.
Dolly
Originally Posted by BrendaK
(Post 5412873)
Sorry about all the problems. I love all of your projects. I really love the tablerunner and want to make one. I do have a question. I got the free pattern courtesy of kayewood.com. In the instructions it said to use ,
"the Starmarker 8". Did you use this ruler? The pattern just said to sew the strips , square off ends then cut diagonally form upper left corner using the Starmaker 8. It doesn't say how large the triangle should be. How big was yours? Any help would be appreciated. Thankl you BrendaK |
its absolutely gorgeous! the colors are so rich and beautiful!
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Now they all have company and a lovely family.
You do beautiful work... |
Love them all and really love the colors
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All are beautiful! Love your fabric choices!
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A beautiful ensemble has been created! They are all wonderful!
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love your card trick
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Great job on all,love the colors.
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Very pretty! Love your colors.
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All your projects are lovely!
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Gorgeous! Well worth all the woe!
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They all turned out beautiful!!!! Gee, sounds like my normal sewing day!!
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They all turned out terrific!
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All are beautiful, great job!
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Wow! Those are fantastic. I love the colors and the patterns.
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very pretty Sorry you had so much trouble-sometimes it just drives ya goofy Eh?
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those are sewww very pretty!!
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Originally Posted by jbening
(Post 5412783)
Beautiful colors and great designs. Your mind works in wondrous ways.
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Originally Posted by terri bb
(Post 5412895)
its absolutely gorgeous! the colors are so rich and beautiful!
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Originally Posted by fxsts93kf
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I was thinking the exact same thing! Well actually I was thinking OMG I wish my mind would work like that!!! Absolutely beautiful!
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Phew! You did it and beautifully I might add in spite of all the problems. Anyone that can come through all the problems with such beautiful results deserves a big pat on the back. Pat-Pat. Love the fabrics and color combinations too. Stunning work!
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All are beautiful!!! Love your fabric and colors :)
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A beautiful group of projects.
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Well done - lovely work and great colours:)
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Originally Posted by Dollyo
(Post 5412677)
I made the quilt last year and thought it needed some friends to match. I found the pattern for the table runner on Kaye Wood's site (Diamonds & Chevrons Table Runner). Then I needed a table topper, so adjusted the pattern for that. That wasn't the best idea. Once I got it done, I realized they were quarter log cabin blocks (it would have been much simpler to make). Not so many seams coming to a point. Then I had one block left over and thought it would make a great pillow. Always loved piano key borders, had the left overs from the strip sets, so we have a piano key border. This set was one of those "trial by fire" deals. Cut the strips for the runner, no problem. Cut the first triangle for the topper wrong, had to piece it (one of those, don't have any more of that fabric, so we can't make a new strip set). Arranged the blocks according to my rudimentary drawing, didn't like it. Rearranged it. Quilting the topper, ran out of thread w/about 6' to go. Didn't have any more, had to go shopping (20 miles away). The pillow took the cake, though. Added the white strips to the block, then went to add the piano keys, didn't lay out right. Took the strips off. Cut new strips, added to the block, still didn't work, took them off. Do you see a pattern emerging here? Cut new strips (larger than I thought I would need), added to the block, just a tick too large, trimmed, and they fit. Yeah!!! Thought I had a large enough piece for the backing. No. Had to piece it from scraps from the table topper backing w/the angled cuts. Took 3 pieces to make a 19" square for the back. Getting ready to sew the opening close. Pleased w/how the piano keys went round the quilt in order, except two squares were out of order. Took them out, turned them around, and finished the pillow, finally. Quilted w/Signature thread - Victorian, C&C in the bobbin, Soft & Bright Batting.
Thanks for looking and listening to my tale of woe, Dolly [ATTACH=CONFIG]353083[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]353084[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]353085[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]353086[/ATTACH] |
fantastic job on all of it! It was worth the efforts!
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really gorgeous!!
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Love them all! Beautifully done. Great job!
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What a great job on these. Love the colors you used, I'm partial to pink and green together!!!
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In the end, it all worked out, although I would not have had the patience. I do love them all.
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Very pretty :thumbup:
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There all stunning.
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I love it all, I love to use up all my scraps on my projects
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