I’m not big on swaps. All those little extras to be added. Making everything look pretty in the package. Is my partner going to like it? Too… much… pressure. And then it’s actually got to be put into a box and mailed off. On time no less!
So why in the world would I agree to such a mad plan? I LOVE Marci’s art. She was one of my Back Tack 3 buddies and we’ve had a mutual admiration society going ever since. I also knew she wouldn’t expect anything more of me than to create the work the best I could. No extras. No fancy packaging. Just my good stuff for her good stuff.
Marci moved to a new pad in Brooklyn several months ago. I got to peek at her colors and her decor via her blog. She also told me the table for the runner was a 1920’s piece from her grandmother with diamonds on the legs. I immediately thought of the Chrysler Building dress that Jay did on Project Runway. Art Deco books were checked out from the library. I had a lot of fun with the parameters for this project.
Marci posted a pic of the table runner in action. Very exciting for me to see that!
Process:
- Pattern drawn with a pencil on graph paper. Ruler and compass in hand.
- Light board used to transfer pattern to freezer paper.
- Freezer paper pattern pieces cut apart (a glimpse of these here).
- Freezer paper ironed to back of fabric.
- Cut out each piece adding a 1/4″ seam allowance.
- Sew back together.
- Straight stitch, walking-foot quilting. A simple echo of the shapes.
- Hand sewn binding and a free-motion signature.
- Ruth McDowell was extremely patient in walking me through each step.
Happy New Home Marci!
Wonderful table runner! It looks great in her apartment. I love Ruth McDowell’s work, and that book is such inspiration (as is her “Quilter’s Journey” book).
Oh my goodness! What a beautiful table runner, Kathy!
This is great! I especially love the quilting on the light blue triangle-ish piece in the middle of the left hand side… inserting those extra V’s where the quilting got too far apart really makes it sing!
This is so beautiful, Kathy. Amazing job.
It turned out beautifully!
oh this is so beautiful! I have such a weakness for table runners- I should make one to match my newly decorated living room, but this is intimidating! I guess I have to learn how to quilt, too
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wow, that’s stunning!
OMG!!! Beautiful!!!!!!!!!
You have such a great eye for color and design! This is really beautiful
What a beautiful table runner. I love it. You have such a wonderful gift of putting beautiful colors together. I love seeing all the great things you design and make here.
Thanks for always sharing your talent.
OOOO. How beautiful. I may have to join a swap:)
Fantastic!
Someday….maybe someday I’ll try a table runner ala Kathy Mack.
Those are so awesome. I wish I could be you!
Very lovely, and the colors and patterns are perfectly chosen! Really love how it looks. Modern, yet retro…
No wonder Marci fell in love with it!
Kathy! This is stunning!! I love the patterns, colors, stitching–it’s all gorgeous!
What a lovely runner! I love the curves. I’m scared of curves…
My dining room table is in bad need of a runner and you’ve definitely inspired me. I’ll add this project to my (very long) list.
gasp!
i’m completely mesmerized by those quilting lines… and those fabrics… especially those birds… marci is one lucky gal. and you, well your talents awe.
Kathy, your work is really stunning! And it looks wonderful in Marci’s apartment.
Again, my new table runner is AMAZING! I absolutely love it!
What an amazing piece of art. Great job, Kathy!
wow wow triple wow. That just seems so – you! That quilting is stunning.
I love the table runner. It’s abstract, but not too abstract for my brain to wrap itself around. I’m inspired to try something a little out of the box. Thanks for sharing.
i think it would be a massive error in judgment were i to not delurk long enough to say that this is simply amazing. simply. amazing.
I’m speechless. A great design and an excessive use of fabrics finished with an extraordinarily beautiful quilting!
the runner is gorgeous!
I am in love with this table runner. Seriously, I loved your other table runner and I have been working on making myself one. I am so inspired. It is absolutely gorgeous.
Amazing work! I gasped when I saw the image on my computer.
Truly beautiful!
Stunning!
This is so beautiful.
Your work is just amazing.
I am TOTALLY in love with this piece! And what a great little apt. it now lives in… while I am unable to live in a small space currently with my hubby and child and all her many belongings, I’ve lived in small apts. previously and I think they are amazing… something free-ing about owning only a minimal amount of the absolute necessities.
This table runner is just beautiful. Love the pattern & the birds are very cute.
i love this. i think i need to work on small quilting projects like this. i love the detail and texture all your quilting adds. just beautiful.
what a beautiful thing to be able to send someone. I love the colors you chose and the way you quilted it.
Absolutely stunning!!
It looks really great – and the quilting conmpliments the shapes so well. You’ve done a great job. I’m sure it’ll be treasured.
She is one lucky girl! It’s gorgeous, Kathy.
I love it! I just stared at it, trying to figure it out, and then dreamed about it last night, playing with those cool curves in my mind! Nice little shout out for you and the table runner on Angry Chicken!
Increadible beautiful! I adore it!!!
I swear you have elevated the table runner to fine art.
it is fine art, for sure–the way you quilted, the curves…really wonderful!
amazing!!
This is a stunning piece:), so lovely!
Absolutely Gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration!
what a beeeautiful runner kathy. lucky marci!
(i love her things too…)
happy summer!
susan
Wow, I love everything about that, Kathy–the colors, the fabrics, the quilting–it’s just gorgeous.
WOW – that is spectacular!!!! I just love the shapes, colors, fabric, quilting technique. Thank you for sharing your creation!
wow! what an ab fab quilt congrats!
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Absolutely wonderful.