▼

Monday, November 28, 2011

Christmas Quilt Show Begins Today!


Huzza! Today is the day we've been waiting for! (Well, some of us have, anyway!) The Christmas Quilt Show begins today at SewCalGal's blog . . .

Be sure to go by there and check it out! There are lots of fabulous prizes to be won, and lots of inspiring quilted projects to admire!


Here is my entry --- a hand-quilted tablerunner! I created this from a mix of Christmas and Mary Engelbreit fabrics, and created large nine-patch blocks. I set them on point, and then stitched some fancy stitching on the seams and edges. See?

It is quilted with swirls and stars in the black background areas, and then the holly leaves and berries at each end are appliqued. You can take a closer look, but don't be too judgemental --- this was one of my very first projects, so be gentle, OK?



I backed it with a green candy cane fabric, and brought it around to the front for the binding.  I wish that I'd had a brighter day to make my photos, but hope you can see it alright.


I hope you like my Christmas quilted tablerunner! Have fun checking out all of the other entries in the show!


Love,
at

55 comments:

  1. KarenNovember 28, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    This is a gorgeous table runner. Love the fabrics you have chosen and the stitching looks very effective. This will look great for Christmas.

    ReplyDelete
  2. JoannaNovember 28, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I do like your table runner, and love the holly applique and stitching. Great job.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Stray Stitches (Linda G)November 28, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Your table runner is beautiful!! The added applique holly is just the perfect touch.

    ReplyDelete
  4. SandyNovember 28, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Such a great tablerunner! Love the holly!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Marjorie's Busy CornerNovember 28, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Love it!! great colours

    ReplyDelete
  6. BarbNovember 28, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    What a wonderful runner!!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Nanbon44November 28, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    great table runner

    ReplyDelete
  8. SashaNovember 28, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Adorable!!! I love the little holly berry edges =D

    ReplyDelete
  9. Mrs.PicklesNovember 28, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    great looking runner. good job!

    ReplyDelete
  10. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    How lovely Jacque! =) Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Stitched With PrayerNovember 28, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Oh my gosh, your table runner is so beautiful. I love your quilting. I'm not able to hand quilt but when I see projects like yours, I certainly wish I could...lovely. Hugs...

    ReplyDelete
  12. QuiltSueNovember 28, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    What a great runner. Very dramatic.

    ReplyDelete
  13. ritainalaskaNovember 28, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    a great runner! love the fancy stitching around the blocks!

    ReplyDelete
  14. JanetNovember 28, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Very pretty!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Sandra KayeNovember 28, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Beautiful runner!! i like the berries! Hugs

    ReplyDelete
  16. Ivory SpringNovember 28, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    What a sweet runner.

    ReplyDelete
  17. maggieNovember 28, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I really think that your table runner is so sweet. Love the quilting too. Good job!

    ReplyDelete
  18. tink's momNovember 28, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    wonderful job on the table runner. Thank you for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Kelli Fannin QuiltsNovember 28, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    That table runner is adorable!! Love the ME fabrics!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Marcia - Crafty Sewing and QuiltingNovember 28, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Great Christmas Table runner! Love hopping around seeing everyone's quilts!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Needled MomNovember 28, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    I'll bet it looks gorgeous on your table too. Nice job.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Vroomans' QuiltsNovember 28, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Very cute table runner that will be enjoyed thru your holiday season.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Pam BNovember 28, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Very pretty runner! That's about the size project that I'm going to tackle...I'm a newbie and that's about all I think I can handle at this point! LOL

    Hugs,
    Pam

    ReplyDelete
  24. MishkaNovember 28, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Your table runner is beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  25. Miss HillbillyNovember 29, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    It's very cute! I can't wait to try my hand at hand quilting someday.

    ReplyDelete
  26. SparkyNovember 29, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    how pretty is that..pretty nice I say

    ReplyDelete
  27. sew.darn.quiltNovember 29, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Marvelous, simply marvelous!

    Carolyn

    ReplyDelete
  28. TeresaNovember 29, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    The dark background sets it all off so well, lovely

    ReplyDelete
  29. Sue DaurioNovember 29, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    So cute!!

    ReplyDelete
  30. QuiltbenacoNovember 29, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I colori sono stupendi!
    Ciao

    ReplyDelete
  31. JulimondNovember 29, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I am a fan of tablerunners.
    Cute.

    ReplyDelete
  32. LynetteNovember 29, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    It's terrific - Mary Englebright is fun stuff. :D

    ReplyDelete
  33. Wilma LeeNovember 29, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Very pretty!! Love your color choices.

    ReplyDelete
  34. JocelynNovember 29, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Very cute tablerunner. It will be a an added beauty to any table.

    ReplyDelete
  35. LesleyNovember 29, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Lovely tablerunner! I love your use of the Mary Englebreit and Christmas fabrics and the fancy stitching! Nicely done!

    ReplyDelete
  36. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    very very pretty! inspires me to spend a bit of time doing the same thing!!!

    ReplyDelete
  37. Teresa F.November 30, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Great looking table runner. Love the fabrics and the hand stitching is wonderful.

    ReplyDelete
  38. Kristen KingNovember 30, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I love Mary Engelbreit fabric...you did a wonderful job! :)

    ReplyDelete
  39. Christine MNovember 30, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Lovely table runner. So different with a dark background.

    ReplyDelete
  40. JenNovember 30, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Great job! The quilting is gorgeous! Simple design but the added touches make it special!

    ReplyDelete
  41. NancyDecember 2, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Very nice. Love the table runner.

    ReplyDelete
  42. MaryDecember 2, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    It's a sweet table runner. The hand quilting and blanket stitching give it an old fashioned look.

    ReplyDelete
  43. JudiDecember 2, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Gorgeous! I especially love all the fancy stitches :)

    ReplyDelete
  44. BeckyDecember 2, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful quilt with us! Happy Holidays!

    ReplyDelete
  45. MicheleDecember 2, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Your hand quilting is impressive :-)

    ReplyDelete
  46. HeatherDecember 3, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    What a festive table runner.

    ReplyDelete
  47. LaurelDecember 3, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    wow, that was handquilted?! stunning!

    ReplyDelete
  48. RachelDecember 3, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Beautiful tablerunner! Thanks so much for sharing it!!

    ReplyDelete
  49. RachelDecember 3, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Lovely table runner! I like the fancy stitching ;)

    ReplyDelete
  50. Karen ODecember 3, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Your quilting and other stitching is amazing and I love the colors. Thank you for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  51. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Hand stitching!! Love it.
    SallyKingemail@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  52. AnonymousDecember 3, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Love the little stars you quilted and the binding is so sweet

    ReplyDelete
  53. AnneDecember 3, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    I love table runners. Your hand quilting adds the perfect touch.

    ReplyDelete
  54. LethargicLassDecember 4, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Lovely tablerunner... I am making my first one right now :)

    ReplyDelete
  55. Cat HerderDecember 4, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    So pretty! I love ME fabrics!
    Vickie

    ReplyDelete

I am so happy to hear from you! I try to respond to all comments, but lately blogger has made that difficult! If you do not receive a reply, it may be because your profile is set on "no-reply". Edit your profile, and click "show my email address" and we'll be able to talk!
Please do not leave links to un-related blogs or products. That is not good etiquette and they will be deleted! :)