GrandmaRose | Quiltsby.me

I’ve been quilting table runners for my daughter-in-laws. It started a few years back as a birthday present for one daughter-in-law. I like making them because they are quick“ish” and my children don’t have to feel obligated to leave what I make out all year long or when I show up! This year I sent them pumpkins place mats. I got a text from one daughter-in-law saying we could use a fall table runner. That’s when I realized how long ago I started making these. So I told her Rahana has one but I’ll make you one for your birthday. Of course I wasn’t going to wait till July. I was determined to “use what I have”!!! So I found some fall layer cakes and some fall colors and set out to find a table runner to make. The fabric I used was from MSQC but neither are available. One was called Bear Paws and the other was called Fall Festive by Benartex. I went to MSQC Tutorials and saw a quilt called Quatrefoil Quilt. All I saw was Table Runner. I got started right away and I love how it came out. Originally I had made four blocks but the table runner was too big for my daughter-in-laws table so I removed the one block and I’ll use myself for my coffee table. Two blocks have in the center “Give Thanks” and I deliberately put one in the opposite direction so when it is layed out on table you can read from both sides. The back of runner I used pumpkin fabric from JoAnn Fabrics. I quilted with stitch in ditch and decided it looked nice enough with no binding. I love how it turned out. The completed runner measured 15” x 46”.

By GrandmaRose

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Summer Table Runner

I've quilted different table runners over the past few years. When a holiday or change of season comes along I look for my table runner I know I made and can't find it. Then I'll remember I gave them to my daughter-in-laws. Now I've been told they have one for every holiday and each season but none for Summer. So today I made this Zig Zag Table Runner following Jenny's tutorial even though I have made several. You never know if you might forget a step so nice to have Jennifer by my side. I used a variety of leftover 5" squares or part from a charm pack. After laying it out it didn't seem right and I realized it was too busy. So I edited myself and went with solid white down center and I think it brought the entire summer theme together. I think my DILs will love this table runner.

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My World Travel Bag

I've been wanting a quilted travel bag that isn't too big, but can hold my iPad, small purse, passport, etc. I saw the Riley Blake "Our World" and knew I had to make my travel bag with this fabric. I bought the fat quarter on sale and have more than enough to make at least one more bag. Next time I will use Jenny's zipper technique with the tabs. Would have finished it off nicely. But we live and learn by each item we make. I quilted the sides with 1" diagonal lines. The bag has plenty of room for my items and can't wait to use on my trip to Cancun in December. I hope you like it.

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Four Patch Lattice Baby Quilt

My nephew and his wife are expecting. I loved Jenny's Four Patch Lattice Quilt and made it using Lily & Loom - Z is For Zoo. My niece doesn't want a lot of pink and prefers purple. I bought the coordinating purple dot print for border and binding and used solid lavender for Lattice and inner border. I used white with pink dots for the backing. I just love the way it turned out and can't wait to see her reaction at the baby shower.

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Baby Williams Quilt

My cousin has been trying to have a baby for ten years and baby William was born on April 17, 2017. I made this quilt for him from a kit at JoAnn Fabric. It was 5" squares and iron-on appliqués. My first attempt at appliqués. My cousin said it fit his room perfectly.

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Spring Time Tulips

I made my daughter-in-laws table runners and they asked if I would make one for each season. This is the one I just completed for spring. I love it, and tempted to make myself one...but we know how that goes. On my list "one of these days"!!!

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Bear Paws Table Topper

To complete the set for trailer I made this table topper from the remaining jelly roll strips. I sewed four strips together and cut on a 60 degree triangle. The tutorial called for binding, etc, but I decided to do in similar way as MSQC Mug Rug tutorial. I ironed on fusible fleece, put a backing fabric and sewed it together. I love it and not fighting with the binding!

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Bear Paws Mini Coasters

I made eight coasters for the trailer as well. I plan on making The Cascade Quilt by Jenny at MSQC. I had the jelly roll and cut out the Bear Paw strips. I just purchased the solid material from MSQC and waiting for its arrival. So in the meantime I cut what pieces I had leftover from the jelly roll and cut into 2 1/2" squares. I used a 5" square for the back and cut a piece of felt for the batting in between. It was a great way to use up the little stash.

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Bear Paws Mug Rug

Created this mug rug to go with my place mats for our trailer.

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Bear Paws Camping Set - Place Mats

I have a trailer that I live in five months of the year. Last year I decided to switch the decor. MSQC had Benartex - Bear Paws jelly roll as Deal of Day and loved it and bought a roll. I ended up also getting, some fabric, and the charm pack to match. I never did anything with items and a few months past and the jelly roll was Deal of Day again!!! "Forgetting" I already had one I ordered another!!! Well the time has come when we are heading back to camp and I had time to create some things for the trailer. I just completed four (4) place mats, one mug rug, one table topper and eight (8) coasters. The place mats were cut from the Bear Paw jelly roll and I used Bosal double sided fusible foam stabilizer because I wanted something more sturdy as a place mat.

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Mug Rug Junkie

I LOVE ❤️ making mug rugs. I watched Jenny's video awhile ago and made my first one. Time past, ogot involved with other projects, gifts, etc...but still loved my Mug Rug. Last month I watched the video again and followed along and made a bunch for my lanai. Now it is the holidays and I'm putting my stuff out and sick of looking at the old doilies!! Screw it...I'm tired of making for everyone else and I'm always on the back burner. Go to my Christmas bin of material and start whipping out Christmas mug rugs. I knew I was only going to use under Christmas decorations and not to put hot food on. I had pieces of fleece I used to make a tree skirt with last year. I just took the fleece sewed it together to make them large enough for mug rug. I used NO fleece in between and sewed away. THey are soft, adorable and once you finish quilting you can't even see the seam on back where I sewed piece together! I love them. And while I was at it, I cut up some material and made a bunch of quick envelope pillow covers and covered all my couch pillows in the Christmas fabric. I am very happy!

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Baby Chevron Quilt

My nephews wife was expecting and I was searching for a baby quilt to make. I loved the Chevron Quilt Jenny had made using 10" squares. Since I knew the baby's room would be grey and salmon, not your normal traditional colors, I just bought fabric and cut them into 5" squares and then in half for the chevron. After several attempts at mixing and matching I came up with this design pattern. I sent picture to my sister to make sure the colors would match. She replied with "why did you pick that pattern?" Oh boy...I just should have put it together...to my surprise she said "the entire room is in the chevron pattern. I was so surprised and knew this quilt was meant to be. I made my own label from my computer and iron on sheet. They both loved the quilt when they opened it at their Baby Shower and then sent me a picture of how it looked in the room.

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