A small holiday project
I hope to have this finished by next Halloween. (2023)
I have a friend who hosts a low-key cocktail party each Halloween. This 10x30 runner will perfectly suit her drinks table and her vibe.
The pattern suggests using wool felt. I may use all woven fabrics. I’m not sure yet.
What would you use?
I’ll use the fancy stitches on my little Bernina 230 PE to sew the applique and most of the “embroidery“ accents.
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last yearHow cute is this! I went to the website and downloaded blocks 3-5. wish i had seen this sooner for the first two blocks!
As for felt, I’ve used 100% wool felt for several projects. The good stuff cuts beautifully and is wonderful to work with. My source is Felt on the Fly on Etsy. Personally, I would applique this to the background, then do embellishing stitches. Needle turning or raw edge applique would also work and probably go faster.
Whatever you do, relax and enjoy the process!
There is a huge difference between the poly felt available in the big box stores and 100% wool felt. This is a small piece of a quilt top I’ve done with wool felt on wholecloth linen. It’s currently out for custom quilting. As you can see, I’m all about the embellishing. Can’t wait to get it back!
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last yearlast modified: last yearThank you - to everyone for all the helpful ideas and information.
NHBaskets - that wool and embroidery, beads and buttons, quilt is breathtaking!
Here’s the link to where I bought the PDF pattern.
https://suzys-sitcom-store.myshopify.com/Keep scrolling down the link, you will see it. I will be adding sashing and borders, and embellishing it with charms, beads, buttons, tulle, and different colorways
Trust me; the “crazy drinks” motifs are my friend to a “T;” Texas Tea, Tom Collins, or Tequila!
I cannot drink any alcohol - at all - because of severe medical issues and medications’ interactions, but her annual booze-ups are notorious. 😊
She has generously offered to drink all of my share. Friends! What would we do without them? 🤣
When she learned I was planning to sew a throw-size quilt for her, she asked if she could request a smaller Halloween-themed table runner instead. We are the kinds of friends that can make requests.
It will hang from her buffet & hutch shelf above the bottles and mixers.
This is a photo she sent as a jumping off inspiration for her runner. She also said she’d like “less white and more intense and vibrant colors.”
She has no idea no of what exactly I am planning!
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