Saturday, February 19, 2011

Friday night sew-in

Friday night sew-in turned into Saturday morning finish off as the night just got away and I did not have time to finish off the binding on my table topper.

I saw this idea on the internet and knew that I just had to have one like it. I kept my eye open when shopping for fabric and saw the robins which I thought would be perfect for the middle of the tabletopper and then matched the fabric for the borders. This is a good size to practice FMQ on and I am very happy with the results. My FMQ is getting better but more practice is still needed. Some of the stitches especailly on the curves are a bit big or small but I guess that comes with time and practice.



I can see a couple more of these tabletoppers coming up very soon.
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16 comments:

  1. BronwynBFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I love this Karen. Is the centre appliqué? And what size is it?

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  2. Terri's PlaceFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Lovely blend of colours, Karen. :) I'm going to make a table topper soon for one of my daughters-in-law, and this design is very nice.

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  3. Karen's KornerFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Thank you for your comments. Bronwyn the centre is just fabric and I used a pizza tray to trace around to get the size then cut the octagon shape from that. The first border is cut 1 and half inches (1" finished) and the second border 3 and 1/2 inches for a 3" finish.

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  4. Impera MagnaFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Very nice... love it! And you're correct... practice makes perfect... that's what all the smaller projects are for...

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  5. Angie @ CraftedAnglesFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Impressive binding! Great job with your FNSI.

    Angie - http://craftedAngles.com

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  6. MargaritaFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Lovely Karen, now where did you see this on the net?

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  7. barb's creationsFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Love it Karen,the colours go so well together :) Barb.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Your table topper is so pretty.

    I need to make up some small projects to practice FMQ as well.

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  9. Vicki ♥February 20, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I love the shape of your table topper Karen....its great having something different :)

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  10. ShayFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    I love small projects for practicing FM quilting. The table topper looks fabulous. Great job!

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  11. The 4 Bushel FarmgalFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Practice time, what a great use of FNSI. I like your table topper. Just the thing to welcome spring!

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  12. Quiltin' SandyFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    That is lovely, Karen. I love the green you have used too.

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  13. RobynLouiseFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    This is such a pretty table topper and I love the shape!

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  14. NicoleFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    It turned out great. I love the shape.

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  15. Quilt KittyFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Love it & great for showing off fabric too mice to cut in to little pieces. xx

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  16. NannyMoo'sFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Love the template for the octagon. I like making those fabric bowls, and this would be perfect for one. Thanks!

    Roseanne

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