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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Redesign

Decorating for Christmas in the new house has been a fun and new experience for me and my daughter. It also has given me new opportunities to add some quilting into the mix.

Case in point. We have a credenza in our entryway. We needed a Christmas table runner. I pulled out one I started last year, but my daughter wrinkled up her nose and said "It doesn't look like Christmas!"

Here is the way it looked to start with.

Okay, DD was right. Nothing pizazzy about this.

So let's try to rework the fabric.

Cut the middle section out. And add something "Christmasy".

I even like the way the Free Motion Quilting added some swirlies to the runner.

Ta-Da!

Looks much better :-)

Now on to the tree skirt!

I hope you are having fun decorating for Christmas.

Happy Quilting!!
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21 comments:

  1. SewCalGalNovember 30, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Really cute table runner. Beautiful quilting too. And I love, love, love your candle centerpiece.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  2. Lisa MarieNovember 30, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    Wow, what a transformation and it is so pretty ~ just Perfect!

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  3. Linda November 30, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    Beautiful! Great job on the quilting! You have the perfect spot for it!

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  4. NanaNor'sNovember 30, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    Simply Festive and so pretty. Have a wonderful day!

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  5. BarbNovember 30, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Sounds like you two are having alot of fun.....love the runner!

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  6. andsewonNovember 30, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    So very pretty!! You worked your Christmas Magic! Hope your DD was happy with it!
    Hugs,
    Lola

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  7. QuilterMaryNovember 30, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Great redesign! Our bins full of decorations are sitting in the livingroom. You've inspired me to empty them!

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  8. AllieKatMomNovember 30, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    I need to make a tree skirt too...maybe some pillows too! So much to do! I need motivation. Going to turn off this computer and go clean my house now. lol

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  9. Stray Stitches (Linda G)November 30, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    Great Christmas table runner!

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  10. MiriamNovember 30, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Love the new runner! Have fun decorating!

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  11. ToniNovember 30, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    Awsome redesign and you finished a UFO!! BONUS!! Beautiful and simple!

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  12. Kelly@ Charming ChatterNovember 30, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    How cute is that - and it just looks so pretty on your credenza! DD was right - this one is much prettier! Can't wait to see the tree skirt!

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  13. Vals QuiltingNovember 30, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    That would brighten any room for the holidays - super nice!
    Valerie
    http://www.PastimesOnline.ca/Vals-Quilting/

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  14. JoanneNovember 30, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    Much prettier with the new fabric. The whole display looks beautiful!♥

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  15. imquilternityNovember 30, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    Lovely...that's what I need to do too! I love your display...it's gorgeous!

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  16. AllieNovember 30, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Excellent job!!!!

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  17. Quilter Going BananasNovember 30, 2010 at 7:02 PM

    excellent new design, aren't you glad you went for it?!? Looks great on the credenza in the front hall :^)

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  18. John'aLeeNovember 30, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    Awww....darling. It's amazing what changing just one fabric will do!

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  19. Abby and StephanieDecember 1, 2010 at 3:33 AM

    A very inviting, Christmas-sy entry!

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  20. Carrie P.December 1, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    smart and perfect!

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  21. CrispyDecember 1, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Yep, your daughter was right. It now looks very Christmasy. Love your swirly quilting :0)

    Crispy

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