WIP Wednesday - April 3

It's Wednesday again! And the first one in April - I wonder what happened to March? We were just talking about whether it came in like a lion or a lamb!

So, here's what's been happening in my sewing room this week:

A matched pair of table runners
 It's amazing how different they look even though they are both made of the same pattern and the same fabric line.

Quilted Table Runner - FOR SALE
 The fabrics are all from Moda's Cinnamon Spice collection - beautiful fabrics!
Quilted Table Runner - FOR SALE
I thought I had some in-progress photos, but they're not on my camera! Leave me a comment if you would like a tutorial for this one - and I'll make another just for you!

--Ann

Linking up with:
Quiltsy WIP and Whatnots
The Needle and Thread Network WIP Wednesday #84

Comments

  1. Flo @ Butterfly Quilting3 April 2013 at 09:19

    very bright and pretty! makes it ALMOST feel like spring???

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  2. Cynthia Brunz Designs3 April 2013 at 09:26

    They look great! And you are right about them looking very different. It is hard to choose a favorite.

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  3. Anonymous3 April 2013 at 18:49

    Beautiful and already in use! I wouldn't mind a tutorial! But please come and tell me you are doing one because I've been changing the way I read blogs and my blog organization is disorganized at the moment!

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  4. What Comes Next?3 April 2013 at 21:31

    I love seeing how different fabrics create such different looks! 2 lovely runners

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  5. elle4 April 2013 at 06:47

    I like runners. Yours are great!

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