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Table Runner for Marci

Jul 8th, 2007 by Kathy

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!

Posted in Quilting | 50 Comments

50 Responses to “Table Runner for Marci”

on 08 Jul 2007 at 11:29 pm1Kristin L

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).
on 09 Jul 2007 at 12:00 am2claudine

Oh my goodness! What a beautiful table runner, Kathy!
on 09 Jul 2007 at 12:20 am3Candy Glendening

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!
on 09 Jul 2007 at 3:21 am4Megan

This is so beautiful, Kathy. Amazing job.
on 09 Jul 2007 at 4:38 am5Mama Urchin

It turned out beautifully!
on 09 Jul 2007 at 4:40 am6mj

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 .
on 09 Jul 2007 at 5:32 am7Courtney

wow, that’s stunning!
on 09 Jul 2007 at 5:36 am8adrienne

OMG!!! Beautiful!!!!!!!!!
on 09 Jul 2007 at 5:44 am9Amy

You have such a great eye for color and design! This is really beautiful
on 09 Jul 2007 at 5:48 am10Mikki

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.
on 09 Jul 2007 at 6:01 am11Tricia

OOOO. How beautiful. I may have to join a swap:)
on 09 Jul 2007 at 6:14 am12Jo Ann

Fantastic!
Someday….maybe someday I’ll try a table runner ala Kathy Mack.
on 09 Jul 2007 at 6:31 am13Heidi

Those are so awesome. I wish I could be you!
on 09 Jul 2007 at 7:19 am14katrin

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!
on 09 Jul 2007 at 7:31 am15debra

Kathy! This is stunning!! I love the patterns, colors, stitching–it’s all gorgeous!
on 09 Jul 2007 at 7:31 am16Anina

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.
on 09 Jul 2007 at 8:01 am17sarah

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.
on 09 Jul 2007 at 8:10 am18Robyn

Kathy, your work is really stunning! And it looks wonderful in Marci’s apartment.
on 09 Jul 2007 at 8:49 am19Marci Senders

Again, my new table runner is AMAZING! I absolutely love it!
on 09 Jul 2007 at 8:53 am20meg

What an amazing piece of art. Great job, Kathy!
on 09 Jul 2007 at 9:36 am21Amy

wow wow triple wow. That just seems so - you! That quilting is stunning.
on 09 Jul 2007 at 9:59 am22Rachel

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.
on 09 Jul 2007 at 11:27 am23robiewankenobie

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.
on 09 Jul 2007 at 12:33 pm24nicolette

I’m speechless. A great design and an excessive use of fabrics finished with an extraordinarily beautiful quilting!
on 09 Jul 2007 at 1:04 pm25Shannon

the runner is gorgeous!
on 09 Jul 2007 at 2:00 pm26shannon

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.
on 09 Jul 2007 at 3:45 pm27Rachel S.

Amazing work! I gasped when I saw the image on my computer.
Truly beautiful!
on 09 Jul 2007 at 6:28 pm28Kristin

Stunning!
on 09 Jul 2007 at 7:17 pm29Georgia

This is so beautiful.
Your work is just amazing.
on 09 Jul 2007 at 7:45 pm30Lisa

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.
on 09 Jul 2007 at 7:52 pm31Fiona

This table runner is just beautiful. Love the pattern & the birds are very cute.
on 09 Jul 2007 at 8:37 pm32April

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.
on 09 Jul 2007 at 8:43 pm33eireann

what a beautiful thing to be able to send someone. I love the colors you chose and the way you quilted it.
on 09 Jul 2007 at 8:53 pm34Alicia A.

Absolutely stunning!!
on 10 Jul 2007 at 3:25 am35Sarah Jayne

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.
on 10 Jul 2007 at 8:15 am36laurie

She is one lucky girl! It’s gorgeous, Kathy.
on 10 Jul 2007 at 8:41 am37Sally

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!
on 10 Jul 2007 at 1:41 pm38Katharina

Increadible beautiful! I adore it!!!
on 10 Jul 2007 at 2:45 pm39sappmama

I swear you have elevated the table runner to fine art.
on 10 Jul 2007 at 6:24 pm40Enthusia

it is fine art, for sure–the way you quilted, the curves…really wonderful!
on 10 Jul 2007 at 7:49 pm41susaninfrance

amazing!!
on 10 Jul 2007 at 8:21 pm42April

This is a stunning piece:), so lovely!
on 10 Jul 2007 at 9:48 pm43Dianne Nelson

Absolutely Gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration!
on 11 Jul 2007 at 5:54 am44susan

what a beeeautiful runner kathy. lucky marci!
(i love her things too…)
happy summer!
susan
on 11 Jul 2007 at 11:03 am45Ashley

Wow, I love everything about that, Kathy–the colors, the fabrics, the quilting–it’s just gorgeous.
on 12 Jul 2007 at 6:13 am46nina

WOW - that is spectacular!!!! I just love the shapes, colors, fabric, quilting technique. Thank you for sharing your creation!
on 13 Jul 2007 at 12:02 pm47Pink Chalk Studio » Blog Archive » Fabric

[…] Superbuzzy has really been providing some unique finds of late. The binding fabric above (the blue version of that print also appeared on my pattern cover) and many of the prints on Marci’s table runner came from this fabulously unique place. The scale and understated beauty of their Japanese prints is really doing it for me right now. […]
on 31 Jul 2007 at 7:03 pm48holly

wow! what an ab fab quilt congrats!

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on 19 Feb 2008 at 10:01 am49Sew,Mama,Sew! Blog » » Sewist Meets Quilter by Kathy Mack ~ Pink Chalk Studio

[…] Table Runner for Marci by Kathy, inspired by a 1920’s table, Brooklyn and Jay’s Chrysler Building dress from Project Runway. Learn more about the piece at Pink Chalk Studio. […]
on 21 Feb 2008 at 4:37 pm50Amy

Absolutely wonderful.