Sunshine and Shadows
Sunshine and shadows has been a bit of a theme here, weatherwise. We’ve had more days of rain lately than we prefer, but the sun does peek out of the shadows of clouds now and then.
On one of the gloomier days, I pulled out my little roll of Pepper & Flax fat eighths that I received in May’s Sew Sampler box and made this little quilt, Sunshine and Shadows. The fabric line is designed by Corey Yoder for Moda and it is lovely.
I went back to the Squiggles pattern to make the blocks for this little runner. Putting the top together went quickly. Of course, I had to make a quick run to my local quilt shop for backing and binding. Okay, maybe it wasn’t that quick, and maybe I didn’t just come home with backing and binding.
I let the runner simmer for a few days while I thought about the quilting. Ideas brewed while I went to the quilt show. I finished it on Monday. So, it qualifies as a UFO I think, right?!
Two matching Aurifil threads were also in the Sew Sampler box, so I was ready to go with quilting. I decided to use the yellow thread (Butter #2130). It is a soft, dreamy yellow that matches the fabrics perfectly.
I decided to straight line quilt, working my way around the “O” shapes.
For the borders, I just did a couple of long straight lines.
The backing is the same fabric as the borders, a bright, lively yellow. The binding is a grey fabric from the same line.
This little lovely runner won’t be staying with me. It will be going to its new home this weekend.
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Enjoy your weekend, everyone!
Wendy
23 Comments
Velda at the Freckled Fox Quiltery
Wow, that grey floral in the blocks is awesome. Just exactly the right blend of colour and that o so rare good yellow. (I struggle with yellow, do you?). When I see one I like, I always want to buy it….then I rarely ever use it in my quilts.
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Velda! The yellow in this line is just lovely!
Beth @ Cooking Up Quilts
Oh Wendy, that runner is so lovely! I love how that binding print is so perfectly perfect! I’ve been eyeing Pepper and Flax at the quilt shop. I have to work today so it’s a good bet that it’s coming home with me now that I’ve seen your runner. 🙂
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Beth! Can’t wait to see what you make with the fabric!
Vicki in MN
Soft and Spring like, yet vibrant-just perfect! And wow, it looks like we might get a couple days of sunshine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Vicki! Yay for sunshine!!
Tracie
The Sunshine and Shadows runner is wonderful! I love how you quilted it too. I’m sure the Simple Folded Corners ruler came in handy!
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Tracie, the ruler was helpful!
Kathy
Love your table runner! Such a nice spring color and love the quilting you have done. Very nice Wendy!
piecefulwendy
Thank you!
Louise Hornor
Butter yellow is one of the most versatile quilting thread colors! It seems to blend with everything. What a pretty little runner you made between the raindrops. Lucky recipient! 🙂
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Louise!
My Sewful Retirement
Wendy, I love everything about your table runner; the fabric, the layout, and especially the quilting! The recipient is very lucky 🙂
piecefulwendy
Thank you!
Kathleen McCormick
What a fun runner and I am sure its new owner will be pleased!
piecefulwendy
Thank you!
bkringel
Very pretty Wendy. I am sure the recipients of this gift will love it, I know I would!
rl2b2017
Hi Wendy! What a great finish. I love those colors – each and every one of them. And I’m always a fan of straight-line quilting! That buttery-colored thread looks just perfect on this project. That color seems to be my go-to thread for just about everything lately.
Happy Sunday! ~smile~ Roseanne
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting
Wendy, that is the cutest runner! Love the fabrics, the colors and I love that Squiggles design. Great quilting, too. It gets 5 stars in my book!
piecefulwendy
Aw, thanks, Nancy!
thedarlingdogwood
What lovely colors! And I really like the quilting, too, very nice texture.
piecefulwendy
Thank you!
Tish
Seeing this small quilt sure does brighten the gloomy day we are having here. I love how the sew sampler box coordinates threads and fabrics. That yummy butter colored thread just melts right in. Congrats on your finish!