Scrappy Runner

I was looking for a quick finish and saw this kit for a runner.  I liked the material, I am using it in another project, so I sent for it.  Making the little blocks was fun.  When I was putting them together, I wasn't sure if I really liked it.  But, it was going to get completed.

After it was a flimsy, I sandwiched it and then machine quilted it.  I first stitched in the ditch around the blocks and then put in the crosshatch pattern.  I still wasn't sure if I liked it.  

I began cutting the dark material that they had for the binding strips. Again I am thinking: what am I doing.  Only after I had sewn on the binding did I like it.  That dark binding was needed. 

 This runner has now gone to Maine to be with one of the kids.  It was quick finish and now I am back to my quilts.

 

Ella Maria Deacon Quilt

I have been working on things.  I just haven't been here to tell you.  Here is my BOM for the Ella Maria Deacon Quilt.

Here is Block 5 made wrong.

Now a better Block 5.  I sure like it better made correctly. 

Block 7

Block 8.  This is the same as Block 1 but a different color selection.

I am enjoying this BOM.   Someone else is picking out beautiful fabric that is so different than what I normally look for.

Enjoy your day.  Autumn is coming here in the Berkshires.  Some of our Maples have begun to turn.  It is great sleeping weather.  The windows are open as it drops to the 50s making wonderful sleeping weather.