The Halloween table runner is finished. I really enjoyed playing with the fabrics from the Guising fabric collection by Lizzy House. I just love her fabrics, especially the Pearl Bracelets! I also threw in a few other fabrics that I felt blended with the collection nicely. The solid fabric is Robert Kaufman Kona cotton in snow.
This is another half square triangle project that is arranged to form a chevron pattern. For some reason I keep getting drawn in to half square triangle projects.
I love closely quilted lines and thought they would work well with this chevron pattern. This is quilted with sort of a random pattern, but each color section is quilted the same way. Each of the squares are 4" and the finished size is 16 inches by 47.5 inches.
If you have read my previous post about the start of this table runner, here is where the Flea Market Fancy comes it. I love the idea of a making a quilted item for a holiday, but I have such a hard time putting it away for the rest of the year.
So I decided to make this table runner reversible. Use it for Halloween and once it has passed, flip it over and use it the rest of the year. How great is that?
I love Denyse Schmidt's Flea Market Fancy collection. This was the first time I cut into many of these fabrics. I have had them on my shelf for a while waiting for the right time. I decided I was being silly. If you have them, you might as well use them and enjoy it!
This is such a bright and cheerful (I think I always say that) table runner and the quilted chevron pattern shows up nicely on both sides.
I listed this table runner in my Etsy shop and you can find it here - Reversible Halloween/Flea Market Fancy Quilted Table Runner. SOLD
I can hardly believe I just finished a project for Halloween. Where did the summer go? I have a sudden urge to run to the beach and soak up as much sun and surf as I can before it gets too cool. I love autumn, but I love summer more and I don't think I am ready for it to be over.
On a happier note, are you working on or planning a holiday project? I would love to hear what projects you are up to.
Happy Sewing!
Candace
I love table runners. I always bring them to a friend as a present but I never tried HST on them. It looks great!
ReplyDeleteI puzzled over HST at first. It is the name of a tax in Canada! I prefer when it means half square triangle :)
DeleteMe too!
DeleteLove both sides...but especially the Halloween zigzag. Great job, you clever girl!
ReplyDeleteLove this, and especially because it is reversible.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love that it's reversible. I am working on a Halloween table runner as well.
ReplyDeleteCandace... I LOVE how this turned out.... hope it sells fast for you on Etsy! I love both sides but the halloween is def a fave! Thanks for sharing your talent with us! Keeping me inspired! I will be doing my halloween crafting next week when I get a paper set I have been drooling over! lol Thanks :) Kathi
ReplyDeleteTurned out great!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful and love that it's reversible. The quilting is perfect for both sides. I'm like you. I made a Christmas table runner last year, mine was reversible too, I've had it on my table ever since and never once used the other side:)
ReplyDeleteIt is awesome. I love the quilting you did and it is so cool that it is reversible! I laughed when I read the part about saving your favorite fabrics. I do the same thing! It is silly, I mean, don't we buy it for the purpose of making something with it?? I try to tell myself that there will always be another favorite fabric, so it can be replaced. I just bought some pearl bracelet fabric in turquoise and red - super excited to have some for myself!!
ReplyDeleteI agree! Fabric is there to be used, but when I get down to the last little bit of one fabric, I start to panic if it is one of my favorites. If it is a discontinued fabric, I don't want to use it. Which is silly because the alternative is to let it sit on my shelf and collect dust. I go back and forth, use.. save... use... save.
DeleteGreat Runner! I'm in a Table Runner swap right now, my first thought was reversible so the recipient can use it longer
ReplyDeleteThat is a great runner. I'm not sure what side I like best
ReplyDeleteGreat job as usual! You have a wonderful eye for design, which is why I like you so much. :) I love reversible items and HSTs.
ReplyDeleteThe runner will sell!
Popping over from Sew Darn Crafty. Love both your posts and the quilts. Thanks for sharing. Karen www.madewithmytwohands.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI have a Christmas zig zag quilt started but I love this so much that it just may not end up a quilt after all!
ReplyDeleteGreat tablerunner! Love the fall colors! Liz
ReplyDeleteThat is one very cool table runner! I love the idea of having it reversible :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute runner and great idea to make it reversible.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! You just can't have to many table runners and this is doubly good! Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteAnastasia
http://parklandparish.blogspot.com
Great runner and the quilting looks great on both sides. Stopping by from Plum and June!
ReplyDeleteSo Beautiful! Love the fabric combinations!
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Hugs from Portugal
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
This reversible table runner idea is genius! I love how yours turned out, and I'm all about multifunctional table linens ;-) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the Halloween side best, but both are very nice.
ReplyDeletelove your use of neutrals and almost-neutrals to make the "white" part of the zig-zags. So much more visually interesting than just using white!
ReplyDeleteOooh, love this!
ReplyDeleteSO adorable! I love this!!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this! The fabrics, the design, and the reversible-ness :) Great project, great post!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea!! I love it!! I am addicted to Chevrons - genius idea for the holidays and to keep it year round!
ReplyDeleteLove your table runner! I am totally drawn to the HST's, too and I can't help it. I am also guilty of not wanting to cut into some of my favorite fabrics (I think it is totally normal is the fabric world), but I love to use them when I can see them all the time.
ReplyDeleteOh my front and back, wait which is the front and which the back???? No matter they are both beautiful! Love the quilting
ReplyDeleteI love this! It's really beautiful. I think you could use the "halloween" one for Thanksgiving too.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for the great comments! I greatly appreciate them and you make my day!
ReplyDeleteLove the table runner! Your quilting is impeccable!
ReplyDeletecheers!
-k
What a beautiful reversible table runner!! Great work! Thanks for sharing.
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Love this Candace and especially that's it's reversible, that's really a great idea :)
ReplyDeleteBoth table runners look lovely! I love the gorgeous colors, thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, love both sides, I too just made something reversible, but an Apron, I am also in the process of making a fall/4th July apron.
ReplyDeleteOh, I absolutely love this, Candace! Such beautiful fabrics, and so smart to make it reversible. I think this might be one of my favorite projects from Hookin On Hump Day! Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!
ReplyDeleteThank you much for linking up at JAQS Studio's Linky Party :). I've featured your project today :)!
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This is beautiful! I especially love the Halloween side with all the bright oranges! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love the Halloween side.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!! You are so talented! I am tempted to buy one :) My husband is dying for me to learn how to quilt. When that happens, I will have to put something like this on my to-do list. You really have an eye for design and I love all the fabrics and color combos you chose. I love the Halloween side but the "every day" side is my favorite!! -Sarah @ Repeat Crafter Me
ReplyDeleteLove this SO much... both sides! Table runners are such fun - I'm putting this on my Make Someday List - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great table runner. I'm thinking--fall on one side and Christmas on the other. I love anything that's reversible.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous table runner! I'd love for you to share this and any other crafts at my new linky party, Submarine Sunday. I hope you'll stop by!
ReplyDeleteT'onna
http://navywifeypeters.blogspot.com/2012/10/submarine-sunday-2-features.html
Hello! I wanted to let you know that I featured this fabulous table runner at my Submarine Sunday link party. Stop by and grab a feature button! I hope you'll like up again this week!
DeleteT'onna
http://navywifeypeters.blogspot.com/2012/10/submarine-sunday-3-features.html
What a beautiful runner...actually TWO! :) Im not a fan of Halloween but your chevron is super subtle and the other side is bright and cheery. I love your work!
ReplyDeleteWow! I am amazed as to what people out there are doing... Truly a beautiful and inspiring runner... It is a fantastic idea for a Christmas present (and a halloween one, and an Easter one...) just depends on the fabrics... truly beautiful!
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