It's On Its Way...

Brynwood Needleworks - Birthday Table Runner

I met my goal!

After approximately fifty hours of effort, it's done.

Brynwood Needleworks - Birthday Table Runner Showing Reverse

I added patchwork on the center of the back of it, too.

Brynwood Needleworks - Birthday Table Runner

 

I stayed up until 3 am yesterday hand stitching the last applique' panel. I assembled everything when I got up, machine quilted it, and then added the binding, but no hand stitching this binding. It was stitched-in-the-ditch instead because of the time crunch.

In the end, it was finished, wrapped and in the mail on time. Tag, Bella and I took it to the post office and when we were assured it was on its way, the three of us came home to a pool party to celebrate. Yes. I did fall asleep in the chaise as the sun set through the pine trees.

 

Coming Along Nicely...

Brynwood Needleworks - Table Runner Applique'

 

I'm nearly finished with the applique' for the table runner I'm creating. I'll be working toward completion while I visit with my Nifty 50 girlfriends today. 

 

After I finish the applique' panels (Yes. There are two of them), they'll be attached to the patchwork section. Then I'll layer and quilt it, finishing with binding. No sweat. Right?

 

It will be leaving here - headed for its new home - in time to arrive for Birthday celebrating! It will be fun to share photos of the entire piece with you as soon as it's done. 

I'm packed and ready to head over to meet the girls. I'll see you again tomorrow.

Something Wonderful This Way Comes...

Brynwood Needleworks - Cork Fabric From Portugal

  I'm always excited to present new and wonderful things in my shop.  

I now have gorgeous cork fabric from Portugal in the studio, and I'll begin making new wallets and handbags using this unique, quality material. 

 

The top fabric is natural cork. It has a beautiful finish and is unembellished. Then, there's the blue cork with a silver fleck that reminds me of our bluest of blue Gulf waters. Last, but certainly not least, is the natural cork with a rich, gold fleck.

I have the most wonderful, new products planned for these fabrics...and I can't wait to show you my completed pieces.

 

I'm going to finish the Birthday table runner by Wednesday, and then I'm going to start assembling my new line. Back to the table runner for now.

What are you planning for this week?

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.