Friday, November 27, 2015

RSC15 week 48

,DEADLINES MET, LOOKING AHEAD

Last weekend I worked myself silly (as in making stupid mistakes) to meet two deadlines on Monday.  But I DID IT!  I finished two nearly identical table runners as thank you gifts for two very generous women, because the design spoke to me of Thanksgiving.


These were my Fruits and Veggies runners made with fabrics from the giveaway table at our quilt group meetings.  My friends were both delighted with their gifts and also really loved the backing/binding, an African theme fabric.  I quilted the panels in two diagonal crosses, simple but easy


 So now I was able to relax and enjoy Thanksgiving.  I hope you folks in the States all had a blessed day as well.

Now back to lime green.  For my balloon block sashing I ordered some lovely lime blender, a remnant of 2.5 yards, from Jelly Roll Quilts, and it just arrived today, one of several purchases I'm expecting.
Meanwhile I have laid out a sample block of my first choice for RSC16 with these 2.5 inch squares.


I have wanted to do wonky stars for a long time and recently I saw my favorite version on Deb's blog at VT Quilter.  I'm thinking of doing it in batiks, because their range of colors is so varied.  There are a couple of other patterns I'm also considering.  It's going to be an exciting year!

I link up with RSC15 at superscrappy.blogspot.com and Sew Cute Tuesday at blossomheartquilts.com.    Please join me for some fun.
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12 comments:

  1. Deb ANovember 28, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    So glad you decided to made those next year. They are so fun and make a pretty quilt.

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  2. CathyNovember 28, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    You can't go wrong with Maverick Stars no matter which version you choose!

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  3. LA PaylorNovember 28, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    I want to do that star block too. What a way to use lots of pattern, do improv, and see a star shining thru. LeeAnna

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  4. MarlyNovember 28, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    I love your wonky star in lime; I think it's an excellent choice for next year. I have been considering it too!

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  5. The Joyful QuilterNovember 28, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Generous gifts and a good plan for next year's RSC. We MAY end up being project twins, as that block is one of my choices for 2016 sewing, too!

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  6. scraphappyNovember 28, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    I like the lime green reverse rainbow star-- such a great way to use up all those squares.

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  7. Mystic QuilterNovember 28, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    Your lime greens really are splendid! Love them with the white star.

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  8. DashaNovember 28, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    Good on you for getting those table runners finished. I like that version twinklers. You have some cute fabrics in that.

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  9. gayleNovember 28, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    I want to do some version of twinkly stars, too. They're all so pretty that it's hard to choose, though!
    Yay for getting your table runners done! They look perfect for Thanksgiving.

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  10. margaretNovember 29, 2015 at 3:28 AM

    I am sure the tablerunners are well loved by your friends. The star is wonderful, and the greens work so well together must check out the blog re this block

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  11. KateNovember 29, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Congrats on meeting your deadline for the table runners. What a fun thank you gift. The Wonky Star would be a really fun choice for RSC 16.

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  12. SheilaNovember 29, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    Congratulations on two cute finishes. I love this star block. They make the cutest block.

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