Mango Salsa Table Runner
My Mango Salsa table runner is one last quick finish to share with you before I take a break for the next week. I have one specific brand of mango salsa that I like to eat, and for some reason the fabric colors brought it to mind, hence the name for the runner!
In an effort to break away from my addiction to improv curves, I pulled out my solids and thought I’d try some other improv with a variety of solids. When I came across this blend of greens and oranges, I had to play with them a bit. I started with squares around 5-1/2 inches, then cut curves (had to sneak a few in) and diagonals.
I quilted it with wavy, flowing lines, experimenting a bit with following some of the curves and seeing how that played out. It worked out okay, although a bit random. Never know until you try, right?
The backing fabric is a piece from my stash, as are all the other fabrics.
You can definitely see the crazy wavy quilting from the back.
Here are the details:
- Size: 14″ x 32″
- Kona Solids: Greens – Sprout, Limelight, Grass Green, and Peapod (binding). Oranges – Flame, Orange and Goldfish
- Backing: Calypso Goldfish by Ro Gregg for Paintbrush Studios
- Thread: Aurifil 50 wt. in Yellow Orange (#2145)
- Batting: Hobbs Cotton
Happy Friday, all! I hope you’ve enjoyed this peek at my Mango Salsa table runner. As I mentioned, I’ll be away from my blog for the next week. I’ll be reading your posts, but may not be commenting. You may see me pop up on Instagram if you follow me there (@piecefulwendy).
Happy Stitching!
Wendy
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29 Comments
marissthequilter
A very well-named, lovely piece.
Riceford Streams
Cool runner and just in time for summer snacking!
Linda
Perfect name! Lol at not being able to control your improv circle addiction. 😁 (And what is that brand of salsa?)
karenfae
nice bright colors!
Brenda @ Songbird Designs
Perfectly named and very cute!! Enjoy your break. We all need those occasionally. I haven’t gotten much done this week so I guess I can count that as a break! LOL
Diann@ Little Penguin Quilts
You found the perfect name for that runner, Wendy! I love the colors (and that you know all their names!), and perfect backing, too. I have a drawerful of odd solid scraps and they’ve been nagging at me to try something like this every time I open the drawer. Have a great week away!
Vicki in MN
That is one fun and bright runner for that new dresser, perfect for this time of year when we need some bright colors around us! Sprout is a great green isn’t it, I have used that one and loved it.
Needle and Foot
So pretty Wendy!! I love mango anything. Yum.
Have a nice break – enjoy the week. 🙂
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Bernie!
Helen
This one is so very “you!” I’d know it anywhere as one of yours. Love it!
piecefulwendy
Right?! The colors just make me happy 😊
Cheree Hull
Great name for those fun colors! (love mango salsa!)
piecefulwendy
Thanks!
Nancy Bekedam
Great photos, Wendy!!! Such a snappy, mod table runner!!!!
Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Haha, you snuck in a few pieced curves, and I feel like the backing added all the others you constrained yourself from making. 🙂 Enjoy your week off!
quiltinggail
I love seeing your improv! So inspiring! Mango Salsa is the perfect name!!! Enjoy your break! 🙂
Carol Andrews
Wendy this is another perfect improv finish! I love the colours and the name is a winner. You are inspiring me to try some improv work. It might be time to order some new books. 😉
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Carol! I can give you some suggestions, if you like
ROCHELLE SUMMERS
Cool table runner (well really warm). Love the combination of colors, piecing and quilting. Enjoy your week away from the blog.
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Rochelle!
Sandra Walker
So you! I had no idea there were that many greens in it until I read your stats. I love the quilting too.
rl2b2017
Hi Wendy! Enjoy your road trip or vacay. This runner is just the perfect reflection of you. It had to include some curves . . . and lime. Have fun! ~smile~ Roseanne
laura bruno lilly
Enjoy your break!
The colors are well balanced – extremely impressive given the nature of limes and oranges and other assorted brights in the mix!
Louise Hornor
I love that the backing’s crazy wavy pattern echoes the crazy wavy quilting 🙂
Quilting is in my Blood
Such a fun improv table runner. Love those complimentary colors.
thedarlingdogwood
I love the colors in this! And Mango Salsa is the perfect name!
Jocelyn Thurston
This is a perfect table topper. So bright, cheery and with a delicious name too. Beautiful stitching, Wendy!
Preeti Harris
Very juicy and yummy 🙂 Love the colors and your freeform piecing. Have a great weekend!!!
Kathy Swallows
Love the name for your fun table runner. Those colors do make you think of peppers and tomatoes.