A Bed Runner goes at the end of the bed and gives the appearance of a full folded Quilt! A great idea! It can still be folded nicely to lay on a chair or shelf. They are easy to interchange with your decor and seasonal changes!!
I recall a Hotel we stayed in last year had a bedrunner, though not quilted. The nice "touch" of color (Sage Green) complimented the white bedding and colorful paintings.
This is a take on the Chinese Coins pattern.
I decided to space the scrappy strip groupings. Usually, a Chinese Coin is in columns of strips. This is for my Mother; she wanted a simple red checked bed runner for her "red and white" room. I had to explain that a Quilter cannot possibly just Quilt a piece of red checked fabric!!! ...well for practise maybe!!
The backing and binding is Red Check.... I have a surprise I'm doing with buttons as well. Buttons are so much fun...with any craft!
I convinced her, I would make it simple in presentation...but it would be creative!! and from my HEART!!
My biggest problem..is making QUILTS without patterns!! aaargh..WHY? Oh WHY? do I do this????? Patterns are PLANNED and have the measurements all figured out for you!!! and How many of EACH piece!!!
NOT ME...nooo. I have to decide as I go...then remeasure... cut and square up..
Measure twice ...CUT ONCE!!! A Quilt motto!!
I have to lay out my tools. A friend made me the beautiful..rotary cutter holder! Could also be used for eye glasses...she being a QUILTER...
it's for ROTARY CUTTERS!!
I LOVE my rulers!! The long one has a lip that fits over my cutting mat and keeps it from sliding as I cut and keeps it straight. Sooo important in Quilting.
I'm in the midst of this project as I write. I am hoping to finish this weekend and get it in the mail. I'll post the finished BED RUNNER on my next post.
Thank you for stopping by....
and remember... A FAT QUARTER IS NOT A BODY PART!!!
answer:(a 22 X 18 inch piece of fabric!!)
Have A Creative Heart kind of day!!!
HOPE
6 comments:
This is amazing, I love the concept! I am going to have to make myself some of these!
What a great idea!!! I can't wait to see the finished product!!! Happy sewing!
Hope,
I can't wait to see the finished project!! You're a quilter after my own heart!! ha ha - I never have a pattern, either. I hope you are doing well - I have been praying for you!! :)
Love,
Jackie
Prov. 31:12
Hope
That you for stopping by my blog and visiting. I'm enjoying yours, as well!
I love the idea of a bedrunner. I too have stayed in motels that use them. They do add a decorative touch to what would otherwise be a bland room.
You're colors are my favorite!!
Thanks for visiting my blog. I enjoyed your tea tables. I will return to my own tea table soon!!
A bed runner is a fun decorative idea!! I have seen those at hotels.
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