Starting A "Happy Birthday Table Runner"...

Brynwood Needleworks - Jelly Rolls

I'm making a new table runner. This one is going to be a gift this month for someone near and dear to me. These are the jelly roll fabrics I've chosen to use. The floral one is Moda's "Clementine" from Me and My Sisters Designs. The geometrics are precut strips from Blank Quilting Company. They worked perfectly together.

Brynwood Needleworks - Strips of Color

I've already sewn strips together and arranged them in two rows of fifteen strips. They match and will be mirror image once I sew them together.

Brynwood Needleworks - Birthday Runner Fabric Strips

After all these strips are sewn together, I'll add more sections per the pattern directions. Then there are sections of applique' that I'll apply before quilting it.

I'll work on it in random moments so that it's finished in time to be my mid-month Birthday gift. I want it to be fun and colorful and perfect. (I did tell you it was for a loved one, right?)

Brynwood Needleworks - Shabby Fabrics "Happy Birthday Table Runner" Pattern

In case you're interested, this is the pattern I'm using. It's Shabby Fabrics' "Happy Birthday Table Runner".  (Click HERE to view and/or purchase. It's also available as a PDF file HERE.)

I love the table runner patterns from Jennifer Bosworth (She's the designer behind Shabby Fabrics)! Remember the "Patchwork Pumpkins Table Runner" I made HERE? It's still one of my favorites! (Link HERE for the pattern.)

I know I'll be making more of this Birthday table runner this year, too. I'd better finish this one first, though. I hope you have something creative planned for this week. I'd love to know what you're working on!

Disclaimer: I just want you to know that I receive no compensation, monetary or otherwise, for raving about Jennifer's fabulous patterns. I'm content to be an unpaid fan.
 

Classmate Success...

 I played in the studio yesterday. I was anxious to sew up the "Classmate",

so I set aside the entire afternoon to cut, fuse, sew, bind and finish it.

 I chose two fabrics from Blank Quilting Company for the main and 

contrast fabrics. I got this fabric at Crazy Quilters, but I also have the

same fabric in a russet color that I got at Sandy's Quilt Shop last fall.

 For the lining fabric, I used a tiny dot from Moda's "Pure" line.

The color coordinated perfectly and I had plenty in my stash to use.

 I really like the pockets, both zippered and plain. All are lined and inter-

faced, so the entire organizer has a nice, sturdy weight to it. It's roomy,
too, measuring 8" x 12" when closed, and 8" x 21" when open.

There are pen holders, and I even have pockets behind pockets...

 and pockets behind zippers! I have places for needles, threads, scissors,

patterns and fabric. This will be just the ticket for taking on our travels.

 Best of all, this pattern was well-written, easy to understand, simple

to execute - and I know I'll make more of them. I think they'll be 

perfect gifts for my creative friends. It will be fun to personalize them.

I thought I'd share the pattern cover again in case you're interested in

getting a copy for yourself. If you already have it and are wondering if

you should make it up, I'm going to recommend that you give it a try.

I thing you'll be glad you did!

***This is an unsolicited and uncompensated endorsement.