Christmas in May!

Hi There!

Last year - I think it was 2007, I entered a Dear Jane (DJ) Christmas block swap.

I can't remember how many that I made and received... I think it was 25 blocks.

Anyhow, I decided to pull them out and make something with them.

Found a pattern for a table runner and decided to modify it, slightly.

The place mats are something that I came up with.

Keep in mind that you're quilting-as-you-go and that the pattern called for "thin" batting...

I decided, since I love to recycle, to use old and stained tea towels.

Turned out, pretty good, IMHO!



A picture of all 4 placemats....

Another thing that I absolutely LOVED with this pattern is that the "strings" are purposely cut and sewn "crooked"!!!!!

Now, I ask you.... "HOW EASY CAN THAT BE, EH?!?!?"

Purposely, cutting and sewing crooked!?!?!?!?

Also... GET THIS!!!

I used up a LOT of my non shop quality fabrics!!!

YEP!!! you know the kind of fabric that you have hidden, in a secret tote, under your bed, or in the back of your closet??? The kind of fabric that is stiff and "crackles" as you handle it?!?!?

Well, that's what I used! No, not the ultra thin stuff - I finally got rid of that fabric!

*grin*

Here's the center of the table runner.
I only wish I had added ivory sashing, between the DJ blocks
- the DJ blocks would have showed up, better.

And here it is. It's supposed to show up, as a herringbone pattern.

Thanks to those that swapped with me -
You'll be right here, beside me.... next Christmas,
partaking in our meals...

*grin*

Rosa

Dear Jane Christmas Placemats - Part 1

Hi There!

Christmas 2007, I joined up with a group of
Dear Jane (Christmas Block) swappers.

And Gilbert, every now and then would ask,
"Hmmmm... you just signed up for another swap?
But will you be doing anything with the OTHER
blocks that you've received, so far?"



Well, I'm proud to say that I've just made up a table runner
and 4 placemats..... binding still needs to be
hand sewn, on the last 2 placemats.

Will be posting more on this, later....

Rosa