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Saturday, July 12, 2014

Cactus Flower

 The Cactus Flower table runner that I started in a class with Jackie Kunkle in May is now finished. The pattern was designed by Judy Neimeyer and is available in Jackie's shop.


 The four units that I completed in class have blue centers. I wasn't sure if I liked them, so I tried some pink. Better! 


I finished the piecing on Thursday. Paper piecing makes such a mess, but it is totally worth it!


I'm getting my money's worth out of this quilting stencil from Patsy Thompson designs.
 

I probably did a lot more starting and stopping than necessary on this piece, but I was in no hurry. I stopped to bury threads after each section.
 

 The border fabric is a Riley Blake print that I fell in love with on someone else's blog. I liked it so much, I bought it in red and orange! The orange went on the back.


I used a variegated Auriful thread for most of the quilting- 50 wt #4657.
 

Photographing table runners isn't easy!
 

Cactus Flower Table Runner
Started 5/14/14
Completed 7/11/14
Designed by Judy Neimeyer
Class taught be Jackie Kunkel
Fabric: Flutter by the Quilted Fish for Riley Blake and Kona cotton solids
Size: 17" X 50"
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8 comments:

  1. WoolenSailsJuly 12, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    That is a beautiful runner and gorgeous quilting. I think I am going to have to start getting stencils, I really want to do nicer quilting and i know I can if I have a guideline instead of freehand.

    Debbie

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  2. Rike BuschJuly 12, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    Dear Tina,
    I really love the combination of fabrics (solid and patterned) and the quilting!
    Greetings, Rike

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  3. PokeyJuly 12, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    You have a gorgeous finish here, Tina. The piecing and quilting flows beautifully together ~
    :-}pokey

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  4. GinaJuly 13, 2014 at 12:24 AM

    beautiful project, colors, and quilting!! it will add a touch of summer to your room and table!!!

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  5. GinaJuly 13, 2014 at 4:32 AM

    Love the table runner and great quilting. I need to get more stencils as I'm getting bored of the ones I've got xxx

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  6. AnonymousJuly 13, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Tina this is just beautiful. Love the fabric for the back too. Your quilting is certainly enhancing the piecing! :)

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  7. Lin's QuiltsJuly 13, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Gorgeous pattern, gorgeous fabrics, and gorgeous quilting. I seem to see a trend here!

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  8. CarlaAugust 26, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    The table runner is gorgeous. I haven't attempted a judy neimeyer yet. Way to many points for me and I haven't quite got the hang of paper piecing.

    I'll let you make me one. LOL

    Thanks for sharing

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