I was happily surprised last week at the response to this project after I posted a peek of the WIP. This is one of the few projects I have made with a specific recipient in mind - well, if you don't count the things I make for my kids!
I really do find it way more stressful to make gifts when I know they are gifts. I seriously think I unpicked ten times the seams I usually do!
It is a table runner.
Well, kind of - I had decided to have my two older girls personalize the back of the runner with an acrostic poem - something we thought the recipient would appreciate. We used stamps to stamp the name they call her and then they each wrote their poems and signed their names. I still think it was a good idea in theory but in reality, I'm not happy with the result. But my husband and kids disagree - they think it looks great - so I kept it and just hope that the recipient agrees with them (which considering her relation to them, she probably will!)
I'm linking to Tuesdays at the Table.
And even though the blog hop is over, the Monday link up continues (at least for now!) Just link up a sewing/quilting post, visit each other, promote the link up with a text link or the button on my sidebar and when the link tool asks for your name, write your favorite slow cooker dish?
I love this Beth! The background fabrics are so fun - neutral, but with so much added interest.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! The recipient is lucky! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous and I am sure the recipient is going to adore it!
ReplyDeleteIt's really lovely Beth.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea.
It is a really lovely table runner. You have inspired me to make one for me. I have some Christmas fabric that I didn't know what to make with them and when I saw your star table runner my Christmas fabric came to mind. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBeth I love your table runner, great fabric choices.
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Beth that is the coolest (now I'm giving my age away) table runner I've seen in the longest time.
ReplyDeletelove the text print!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous!! I love the star blossom block and with the texty prints it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis looks stunning, the text fabric looks so good with the stars!
ReplyDeleteYour table runner is sooo pretty - love how the star stands out against those low volume background! I'm sure the recipient will love and cherish it!
ReplyDeleteBeth, I think it's beautiful! You're too hard on yourself (not that I would know anything about that, of course... ). :)
ReplyDeleteoh I was hoping you'd link this up! It's just wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful Beth!
ReplyDeleteLove, so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat table runner is so beautiful. I love the sherbet colors with the variegated low-volume background! I bet your recipient will adore it!
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous table runner!
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful Beth! Love the colors against the neutral text fabrics! I am sure the recipient will love it too!
ReplyDeleteLove this Beth....the text print adds so much. Just adorable! Fantastic gift...
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