Hi to all. I made this table runner this week and I really like it and wanted to put it on my table. BUT my kids and husband don't like the fabric and they also don't think it looks enough like christmas. I like it alot but I don't want them getting it dirty if I am not going to keep it. So what to do?
Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and Happy anything else I forgot, to all. :-D

oh, it is red, white and black.

It's beautiful.

I think it is lovely, keep it and use it anyway, they'll live!!LOL:):)

pretty cat.

That table runner would be wonderful year around. Love it. I'll be happy to put it on my Christmas table!:)

Isn't she though, she is my daughters, had to pose when she took pics of her quilt for me!!!!

I love the colors, just right for christmas, and can be used anytime of year also.... Don't worry about the family, I think they will love it also even thou it doesn't have santas and poinsettias on it, lol....

my doggie does the same thing. I work on the floor or take pics and she thinks she needs to be in them. :-D

It looks great! Red, white and black, my favorite combinations. You did a wonderful job!

beautiful runner.

oh and Happy Holidays to you and your family too Mary

I love it too, use it all you want if they want something different teach them how to make one.

Art is a personal interpretation. I LOVE it!!!!

I agree it is not really Christmasy, but it is absolutly beautifful The pic looks like it is navy, whit and red. Is it? I would use it all year round.

Very pretty! Look at it this way, if it's not xmas looking enough for them, save it for after the holidays, then use it! Very nice fabric, & you did a great job on it. Some people just aren't into black & red for xmas...

Personally I don't see Christmas at all in it. But, I think I have some of those fabrics and they're my favorite color combo. It turned out nice.

Nope it is red, white and black.

Very nice. I love the colors

They are crazy not to love it. I think its beautifal. You did a great job on it and I think the perfect fabrics. :thumbup:

I love it

wellllll then when the coodies and milk, piece of cake and other goodies are served there... they don't get any!!!! LOL.... i love the color combo and deco floral.... someday they will fight over this right?
ps... i LOVE your avatar quilt as well...

Love this!

I love the table runner, go ahead and use it

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year

ooh they are crazy I love it

Christmas colors have changed!!! My sis decorated her tree in red, black, and white.
I think it looks gorgeous, the plant really sets it off.
:lol:

I love it also!!

It is lovely. My thought, and only my own, is that if you like it, do it! This year my husband bought me a small pink Christmas tree with bright pink ornaments. It works for us! Enjoy your holiday!

Quilting is an art, and often art is an abstraction. While the runner doesn't scream XMAS in the traditional sense, I can still feel it's influences, particularly in the fabric used that contains the red flowers that mimic Poinsettias, which I like in this particular piece because they sort of look like they are from a kalidoscope. It's brilliance comes from the runner's versatility - by which not only does it serve as a lovely centerpiece for XMAS, but also all year round. While I realize everyone doesn't share in similar appreciation when it comes to art and creativity, the bottomline is that it is your work and you should be able to feel comfortable both keeping and displaying it - even if it only serves your fancy. Be confident and be a little selfish... if it makes you happy you shouldn't be rid of it. I personally love it, and if I'd been by your house for a garage sale, I'd have snapped it up!

When it comes to Husbands' and Childrens' tastes regarding the arts and their own creative expression... remember, when the husband's performing a live interactive statue for all to enjoy by looking like Al Bundy on the couch with a remote in hand, and his hand down his pants and when the newest poster of the Jonas Brothers or Hannah Montana is gracing a child's wall for years in worship as their own proudly owned work of art, we don't get rid of their things they like (i.e. TV, Remote, Posters, Etc), or them ;)

Happy Holidays!

Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress

I love your 'runner and I think you would like to send it to me. I would give it a good home. LOL
Thanks for sharing, it really is lovely. and Merry Christmas. Carol

It looks great!!
I'd use it!!

Well, I have to say it isn't very Christmasy, but I like the colors and think it would look great in the Spring!! Sorry Mom....I am very much a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas stuff!! :-)

I like it.

I think it's lovely

In any Scandinavian country it would be EXACTLY Christmas colors. Just need some hearts.

Very pretty, I would use it and they would have to get used to it. I love it.

Oh, I always appreciate others opinions. i understand it isn't the norm but I do love it and may use it....but now I am worried they might wreck it. I have messy kids. ugh.

Gorgeous avatar!!

I agree, it is beautiful, keep it and enjoy it. I actually like not having everything NOT truly Christmas design.

I think it is a very pretty table topper - it might not be with the normal Christmas colors but it is nice to be different isn't it