Christmas Table Runner

Hello!

It's hot here in Southern California!
Some days it's so hot, that you feel like doing nothing. I made a couple of little crafts with Brenda, and lots of cleaning and organizing.
We did some summer activities, like movies and things like that. Still about a month until school starts.
This week I managed to do a little sewing, and finished this table runner .

I used only scraps and fabrics from my stash. I am really trying to use the fabrics and craft supplies I have at home.

I got the inspiration from here.
My blocks are smaller, the runner was made to fit my sideboard.

I think I need to do some more quilting, and them machine wash and dry.

I used about twelve different prints in green and red. None of the six blocks have the same combination of prints.  I always have a hard time piecing.  Somehow, I always do a little bit of mess up. These blocks were fun to make, but they are not perfect. I enjoyed very much making this table runner. I love the colors and the pattern.

I specially love the candy cane binding. It adds a nice finishing touch.
It took a long time for me to decide to make a Christmas table runner.  I could not make up my mind on the pattern to use.  Now, I just need to make a Valentine one to complete my small collection.
Have a great weekend and stay cool!

Ana Paula.

Pinwheel Table Runner

Hello, and Happy New Year!

I while ago I made a new table runner.

I used some red polka dot fabric I got in Brazil.

It was made to fit the new Ikea shelf behind the couch.
The piecing is not perfect, but I love how the table runner turned out.

 

And I made a felt garland for Brenda's room, inspired by this one from Nana Company.
Brenda had the visions of sugarplums dancing in her head :)
She had a great Christmas, and  even a special tree in her room.

This sweet lady gave Brenda several Barbie Hallmark ornaments, enough for her to have her own Barbie tree.

Our girl loves Christmas, and we try our best to make it meaningful and memorable for her.

Thanks for stopping by!

Ana Paula.

A Christmas Table runner and Thanksgiving Decor

Hello!
On the weekend I finished a new quilting project. There are lots of tutorials online for this quilt as you go table runner. I used this one. Her blog is great, many tutorials and beautiful pictures. I had made a similar table runner years ago,  but this one turned out a lot better. I am really happy with the results.

I made it to fit on this Ikea  storage trunk that I use as a coffee table.
It was easy to make. I used fabrics from my stash , cotton batting and a muslin back.

No Christmas decor for now, but I have some Thanksgiving decor to share.

 We made this Thankful garland other day. Just a bag of paper leaves from the 99 cents store and twine.

Brenda wrote things that she is thankful for on each leaf. A simple and meaningful craft.

I put my Halloween stuff away and out came other things.

This sweet pilgrim bear is from Bearington bears.

Some Indian corn. I love their colors and variety.

A Cherished Teddies mini plate.

Brenda loves this little Thanksgiving display .

Today I went to her school to teach the kids to make a little craft.

Her class loved to make Tom Turkey, this cute craft from Gooseberry Patch. They have the directions on their blog here . We make this craft with the cousins every Thanksgiving dinner. It is so cute!
One last thing, a gift I am putting together for a friend's girl  who turned ten years old.

Because she likes crafts, I got a cute craft book and some supplies that will help her on her craft adventures. A cool idea for Christmas, don't you think ?
Thanks for stopping by!

Ana Paula.