Wednesday, November 30, 2016

A second runner

This is what happens when making lots of pieces of blocks so that you can pick and choose.
On the first runner, the goal ... other than to look good and balanced ... was to use 60 blocks without repeating any of the fabrics.

That runner is now waiting for the border and quilting. I added to what was left over and made this piece for my coffee table. Well, it is not together yet but laid out on the dog hair. This is a good project for train rides and meetings so may get done by the time the Christmas runner makes it's showing.


I really don't care about repeats and there are a few blocks left over even yet. Maybe the top of the trash bin will get a matching one ... or the genkan ... We shall see. I still have plenty of scraps.

It is amazing how quickly time flies ... especially when a holiday is tossed into the equation. Every day seems to want to grab a share of attention ... whether with an earthquake or snow or work or choral presentation or three meals out with friends. Even so, I count all as blessings and will give great thanks for each and every one.

8 comments:

  1. It IS a stunning block design and especially nice for scraps. Good of you to make use of the left over blogs at once and not let them become a UFO.
    We do indeed have much to be grateful for - but there is one thing I would like to have more of - and that is TIME!

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  2. Two runners, and the earthquake, are you all safe? Memories of 2011 are still there for all of us. Love the way you used so many scraps.

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  3. Lots of blocks - lots of pretty fabric - lots of blessings. I'm with you - counting all as blessings and giving great thanks for each and every one - ;))

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  4. The runner is beautiful, Julie. I agree with your thoughts about how quickly time flies and the busy-ness of our days. Enjoy yours!

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  5. The runner looks wonderful, seeing lots of green that catches my eye, maybe a nice border for a spring piece.

    Debbie

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  6. Lovely way to use all the spare pieces. I think it looks lovely.

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  7. Wonderful way to use up your scraps, yes, time does fly doesn't it, especially when we don't even notice it.

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  8. Your scrappy quilt looks great!

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