Beachside Quilter Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 This is a super quick and easy table runner I made at our guild Fun Day. I'm not fond of turning inside-out instead of binding, but thought I would give it a go as the leader insisted this was supposed to be a "simple and quick" project. After turning and pressing I topstitched on my DSM, then decided to mount on my Millie and used a "holly ribbon" panto. Took it to the meeting and everyone was amazed; they had all just SID theirs! Very quick and easy; glad I chose Christmas fabrics as I now have a present all ready to give! Vickie Oliver Beachside Quilter APQS Rep SW FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nineva Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I love it. It does look like a fun and fast pattern. How fun!:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borderline Quilter Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Never mind your table runner...great though it is! What about those machines....great display! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nineva Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Wow Kay, you are right. I haven't had my morning coffee yet so I didn't even notice. Nice collection Vickie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Thanks, Nancy Jo and Kay! Those are only a few; I have collected minis for years and have them all over the house. They all sew, too! My quilting fairy watches over them for me! Vickie Oliver Beachside Quilter APQS Rep SW FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Nice job Vickie and I love those minis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 That is really cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 very cute table runner.. the quick turn is nice for those little projects. I too love the mini's display.. what is the tall silver one, second from left. Is it by chance a hemmer, of just one of a few made in that style? I think it was a chain stitcher. Beautiful cabinet, too.. love the whole thing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Ditto!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Rita, that's a bobbin winder! My husband built the cabinets from old cypress and built and carved the doors. Thanks for the nice comments! Vickie Oliver Beachside Quilter APQS Rep SW FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heirloom Quilter Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Vickie, It certainly looks like you had a fun day, with a present to boot! Myself, I'd be wanting to keep it. Love your machine display. Call meif you want to get together one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Love your table runner! Your collection is great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Cute table runner, and I love your collection of minis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I love your quick table runner! Is there a pattern on the internet someplace? I also like the quilting design you chose. Now, I think you should show us close up pictures of some of your sweet mini sewing machines---how cut are those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 nice table runner and I too love those little mini's You say you have collected them over the years? So where would someone look to find such a treasure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 cute pattern and what a wonderful collection of machines, but I am most impressed by your cabinet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Thanks, Heidi, Sylvia, Carol and Carmen. Everyone was laughing at me cause I never finish anything in a class; I didn't even bring batting had to borrow from the leader! It turned out really nice, and I was pleased with what a quick and easy project it was. Angie, I don't know the name of the pattern. The leader gave us a handout in class. Debbie, am sending you an e-mail. Bekah, thanks for the comments on my husband's handiwork. He designed and built these cabinets along one wall in my studio. There are two identical cabinets that hold my fabric with a window seat between. I sit on the window seat and do my hand-sewing. Jeanne, I have scoured antique shops, sewing machine repair shops and what-nots on my travels for years and have found some real treasures. My collection goes back 30+ years. Here are a couple of my favorites. The small hand-painted one is from Germany. The small Singer has an electric motor. Vickie Oliver Beachside Quilter APQS Rep SW FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Vicki, I'm JEALOUS!!!!!!!! Your panto is great!!!!!! Got a question. No feathers? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Dell: You are too funny! No feathers on this one; just pinned it on quickly to nail the layers together. The Holly and Ribbons goes with the fabrics nicely. First Christmas gift ready to go! Vickie Oliver Beachside Quilter APQS Rep SW FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Your sewing machine collection is WONDERFUL! I hope your family members appreciate what you have there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Sylvia, I just have a 20-year old son; I have kidded him for years that "all this will be yours one day...the Spode, the Franciscan, and the quilting/sewing machines/fabric collections, etc." He's NOT impressed! Angie, sent you a U2U! Vickie Oliver Beachside Quilter APQS Rep SW FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Great table runner, great collection and gorgeous cabinets!! It doesn't get any better than that!!:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Thanks, Linnea Marie!! Happy Holidays! Vickie Oliver Beachside Quilter APQS Rep SW FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Epp Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hi Vickie, Love what you did with this! It looks like it's put together "log cabin" style, starting with the center rectangle and building ou on each side. You could make it as long as you want just be adding more strips. Can you tell us the size of the center piece and the strips? Pleeze? :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Sure, Darlene, here is a quick recipe: 1/3 yd of 3 coordinating fabrics (EDITED - total about 1/3 yd) 18" x 54" backing fabric and batting Choose a "focus" fabric for the center and cut one 6-1/2" x 9-1/2" rectangle. From ALL 3 fabrics, cut six 3-1/2" x 9-1/2" rectangles. (total of 18) Start with center 6-1/2" x 9-1/2" rectangle, sew fabric #2 to each side of the 9-1/2" side. Press all seams out. Continue adding fabrics by number, one strip at a time to each end of the "center" focus fabric. (Add fabric #3, then #1, then #2, etc.) Add as many strips as you like, always adding the same fabric to each end of the table runner until you get the desired length. These directions are for 18 strips which makes 54" runner. Lay batting down then place backing right side UP on top of batting. Lay pieced runner right side DOWN on top of backing. Pin all 3 layers together and stitch 1/4" around; leaving a 6" opening to fit your hand into for turning. Clip corners and snip to the seam on inner corners all the way around. Turn inside out and push points out. Press carefully and stitch opening closed. Quilt as desired (love that part!) In my photo, the flowered fabric is #1 (focus), the green is #2, and the red is #3. Hope that helps. Enjoy! Vickie Oliver Beachside Quilter APQS Rep SW FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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