Two Christmas presents finished in time for my mother-in-law
 

She's one of the few that have actually asked me for something and since i have limited time with a toddler and another due in Spring i stopped making things for anyone but me unless they ask or i know beyond doubt it will be appreciated. My goal was to make a name banner for our good friend's second child and these 2 projects. I finished all so i've allowed myself to begin cutting the fabric that i bought over 10 years ago and been hoarding waiting for my daughter. The table runner is almost 80" long and was what my MIL requested for her table after seeing my mini one i had made. I switched out a few fabrics on hers and made hers more red as opposed to mine being more blue. Both are patriotic seminole patchwork. I hand quilted because that's all i do. The Christmas wall hanging i am not happy with. I bought 2 panels and both have misprints in the text and were terribly skewed. I put so much time into the hand quilting of it, the crosshatched backgrounds on all 3 parts of the panels, outlining all the red work print with stitching and metallic gold stars in the checkerboard border. Took forever to get the checkerboard perfect and it still looks so skewed. I hate that i Spent so much time over something i am not proud of and will never buy a panel again. I'm sticking with my hand drawn appliqué and embroidery accents from here on out. :(

Well, in spite of the problems, I think they are both smashing. Love the table runner and the redwork doesn't look wonky to me. Goodness, girl, with that little one and one on the way, don't be too hard on yourself. That is amazing and good to have a young quilter keeping up the traditions!

Thanks my mom and husband both told me they were great and my mom wants them lol. My mother in law isn't showy with her emotions so i'm trusting my husband that he knows his mom and she'll like them. The name banner was definitely more satisfying i just need pics of it and now i'm working with my stash of dandelion girl fabrics for my daughter i am much happier with my progress lol. I'm very hard on myself can ya tell??

These are absolutely beautiful. Who taught you to hand quilt? Your work is so perfect.

both are very nice......

Beautiful work, I love that long table runner and your red work is lovely also. She will love both. :)

I think both are exceptionally lovely.

Thank you all very much! Kuklabll, i grew up with my mom quilting and doing embroidery work, basically anything but tatting which she is still vexed she can't seem to master,and my dad went to art school so i've always been very into anything crafty or fine art. I learned some basics from my mom and taught myself the rest from online tuts. I like a more country primitive look so i do a bigger hand quilted stitch but i like the control of doing things by hand. I'm very big on diy...can be very cumbersome sometimes. It affects all things...food, crafty things, home decor. My mindset is someone else had to do it so why can't i do it too?....yeah my hubbs has some amazing patience! And just noticed kuklabell i am from middletown ny! Moved to long island after marrying my honey!

Very nice projects and quilting. The panel looks very nice.

Both are just beautiful! You are a very talented young lady!

Beautiful projects. Love the Loooong table runner.....If I did that it would make a sharp right turn. So straight and perfect!

They are just beautiful! Merry Christmas!

very nicely done!!!

Both are beautiful and well done!!

Both are beautiful! The table runner is a wonderful pattern and uses great colors/fabrics. MIL will love it!

You do amazing work! Would never know you had problems by looking at it!

They are both beautiful, she will love them. I have had the same problems trying to hand quilt panels. I have see some gorgeous hand quilted panels that looked like they were pieced, not the ones I see in the stores lol!

Both are so beautiful!!!!

They are both BEAUTIFUL!! I love that table runner...it is gorgeous!!! and love that black running stitch on the runner....I wish there was a machine stitch that looked like that! Your MIL is going to love it!!

I am very impressed with both of them! If you were giving them to me, I would be very grateful and appreciative and admiring of all the beautiful work in them. Hope your MIL also will be over the moon about them. GREAT WORK!!

Wow, they are both so beautiful & hand quilted so beautifully. I am so envious. 1 toddler & another on the way, you rock girl !!

They are lovely!

I know she will just love it.

Gorgeous work! Your hand quilting is awesome!

You did a great job on both, and that is one very long table runner, but I'm sure your MIL will really appreciate it. Good luck with the new addition to your family.

I love both of your projects! You need to realize that the little imperfections in the work is what makes them the most treasured and charming of gifts. I have to say they are just too cute for words!

Lovely. BrendaK

I love them both. Good luck on the upcoming birth of your next child. Be sure to stop and smell the roses.

she is a lucky lady to get such great gifts

I agree with the others, you've done a great job. The only way I know of to tame a panel is to block it first, and almost all of them need it.

Thanks everyone very much! When she opened she seemed happy to see the runner then saw the Christmas wall hanging and said "oh. I was just going to tell you that your mom could have it since she liked it." Whomp whomp. I told her i put her name on the back so too bad. Not gonna let it bring me down!! I had a friend over yesterday so our boys played while she worked on her first quilt and appliqué; i was so proud! And i got 5 dresden plates assembled for my sweet daughter's impending arrival!! Yay for happy productivity!!

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Good luck with the kiddos. You're a busy woman. I love them both. Thanks for posting.

I admire you for finishing two fantastic quilts with those kids inside and around!

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love the hand quilting!!

I believe they bout look great! Your MIL should just love the table runner. You may see things skewed but I sure don't. I love the wall hanging. your redwork is stunning and I don't see any mismatches on the checker board. As quilters we always see our Opps! Others do not see them. We see the beauty of your work. All are beautifully done.

They're both beautiful, great job!

What lovely projects. You created some items that will be treasured.<3