Nature’s Bounty Table Runner

I made this table runner for Narinder’s sister, Ravinder. The name comes from the name of the fat quarter bundle I used. The pattern came from the internet, “Amy Smart’s Patchwork Forest”.

• 18” x 40”
• Quilting: Quilted stitch in the ditch. Used goldenrod 100% cotton thread (Aurifil). Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Dark floral print from Patty’s inventory. the same backing used for the fall table runner I made earlier.
• Batting: 100% cotton. A piece left from my closet, a leftover from an earlier quilt.
• Binding: Goldenrod from Patty’s inventory.
• Pattern: From the internet, “Amy Smart’s Patchwork Forest”
• Sewing by Patty.
• Quilting on domestic machine (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 
• QC by Patty.

Aunt Linda’s Christmas Quilt

Aunt Linda sent a queen bed sized quilt top and back that she pieced from Christmas fabric. Overall, the quilt is gorgeous!  

The quilting was delayed by my Covid and Covid rebound illnesses. But, finally, I got it started.

The thread kept breaking at first which I attributed to the metallic printing on the backing fabrics. I switched to a larger, titanium coated needle and the problem was solved.

The back was built from squares of fabric, sashing, and cornerstones. It measured square, but the bottom back did not turn out as even as I would have wanted. I need to study about longarming with built backs.

• 70” x 80" Queen bed sized
• Quilted in wavy lines to resemble hanging boughs (garlands or swag) used for Christmas decorations. Used light tan thread “Light Tan” Omni brand 100% polyester from Superior Threads. Free form quilting. 11 bobbins. Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: A built back made from large squares of fabric with sashing and cornerstones. The backing was supplied by Aunt Linda.
• Batting: 100% cotton “Quilter’s Dream Cotton Select” by Quilter’s Dream.
• Binding: To be done by Aunt Linda
• Pattern: Designed by Aunt Linda
• Piecing by Aunt Linda
• Pinned into frame November 15, 2023. Quilting on long arm quilter November 16-18, 2023. (Patty). 
• Binding by Aunt Linda 
• QC by Mother

Backing

Diwali Table Runner

This is my last attempt at flange binding. I am going back to regular binding after this, even if I have to spend time basting it!

The internet says Diwali colors are red, yellow, blue, and magenta. I put the squares in a box, mixed them up, and pulled at random to make the rows. Surprise! The random draw worked out!

• 16 1/2“ x 60 1/2”
• Quilting: Quilted stitch in the ditch. Used goldenrod 100% cotton thread (Aurifil). Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Dark blue and aqua geometric (circles) print from Patty’s inventory.
• Batting: 100% cotton. Quilter’s Dream Cotton Request, thinnest loft.
• Binding: Goldenrod and blue solids from Patty’s inventory.
• Pattern: Rectangles cut from a fabrics in Patty’s stash.
• Sewing by Patty.
• Quilting on domestic machine (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 
• QC by Patty.

Fall Table Runner

This was my second attempt at flange binding. The first attempt was better. Hopefully the third time is the charm! I gave this runner to Narinder’s mother. 

• 13 1/2“ x 62 1/2”
• Quilting: Quilted stitch in the ditch. Used off-white 100% cotton thread (Aurifil). Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Dark floral print from Patty’s inventory.
• Batting: 100% cotton. Quilter’s Dream Cotton Request, thinnest loft.
• Binding: Goldenrod and yellow solids from Patty’s inventory.
• Pattern: Squares and rectangles cut from a fall colored jelly roll.
• Sewing by Patty.
• Quilting on domestic machine (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 
• QC by Patty.

Day of the Dead Ofrenda Runner

I saw cute skull planters containing succulents for Day of the Dead at Trader Joe’s. They were so cute I had to buy a few. I came home and in my e-mail was a video from Misty at MSQC about a cute one day project for an ofrenda table runner. Ha! The one day project was 4 good days of work. But the result was cute.

I tried a flange binding for the first time, with acceptable but not great results. I’ll try again.

• 12 1/2“ x 61”
• Quilting: Quilted with straight and diagonal lines. Used off-white 100% cotton thread (Aurifil). Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Dark blue and aqua geometric print from Patty’s inventory
• Batting: 100% cotton. Quilter’s Dream Cotton Request, thinnest loft.
• Binding: Magenta and goldenrod solids from Patty’s inventory.
• Pattern: MSQC video
• Sewing by Patty.
• Quilting on domestic machine (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 
• QC by Patty.

Aunt Janet’s Quilt

Aunt Janet sent a quilt for me to finish. It’s a small lap quilt.

• 38” x 55" lap size
• Quilted in all over loop-de-loops. Used light brown thread “Sandstone” Omni brand 100% polyester from Superior Threads. Free form quilting. 4 bobbins. Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Sage green cotton flannel supplied by Aunt Janet.
• Batting: 100% cotton. Quilter’s Dream Cotton Request, thinnest loft.
• Binding: Dusty pink floral print from my stash, last used on Cousin Laura’s Sunbonnet Sue quilt.
• Pattern: Squares with coordinating rectangles in 2 borders.
• Piecing by Aunt Janet
• Pinned into frame September 27, 2023. Quilting on long arm quilter September 28, 2023. (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 
• QC by Patty

Aunt Joyce’s Cars and Trucks Quilts

Aunt Joyce sent flannel backs for the Dinosaur Quilts, but they were a skoosh too small for me to use. So, I used some sale flannel from JoAnn’s and the flannel backs she sent and turned them into their own quilts. The flannel she sent was printed, one with racing cars and one with trucks and construction vehicles. The combination of flannel back and top with a thin cotton batting makes for a very toasty and cozy quilt. There was enough of the printed flannel left to make a pillowslip for each print.

Racing Cars Quilt

• 61” x 78" single bed size
• Quilted in slightly wavy crisscrossing horizontal lines. Used bright red  thread “Neon Red” Omni brand 100% polyester from Superior Threads. Free form quilting. 6 bobbins. Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Medium to dark blue swirl-printed cotton flannel from a MSQC sale. 
• Batting: 100% cotton. Quilter’s Dream Cotton Request, thinnest loft
• Binding: Bright red printed fabric from my stash.
• Pattern: Traditional, alternating squares and half-square triangles.
• Piecing by Patty
• Pinned into frame August 25, 2023. Quilting on long arm quilter August 28, 2023. (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 
• QC by Mother

Construction Vehicles Quilt

• 61” x 78" single bed size
• Quilted in slightly wavy, variably-spaced vertical lines, with occasional circles and occasional very wavy lines. Used bright orange  thread “Orange Glow” Omni brand 100% polyester from Superior Threads. Free form quilting. 5 bobbins. Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Medium to dark aqua swirl-printed cotton flannel from a MSQC sale. 
• Batting: 100% cotton. Quilter’s Dream Cotton Request, thinnest loft
• Binding: Aqua solid-colored cotton fabric from my stash.
• Pattern: Traditional, alternating squares and half-square triangles.
• Piecing by Patty
• Pinned into frame August 31, 2023. Quilting on long arm quilter August 31-September 1, 2023. (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 
• QC by Mother