Over the weekend, I completed this table runner featuring Little Black Dress, a new fabric line designed by BasicGrey. I knew right away that I wanted to use the bow tie block. I divided my fabrics into lights and darks; using the darks for the bow ties and the lights for the snowball shapes in the centers. Each bow tie block measures 4" so the runner is about 16" x 36."
I love the way all the different neutral prints worked together. I could easily make a whole quilt like this.
I got hung up on the quilting for awhile. I thought I wanted to do something with curves. I ended up waffling too much and going with straight line quilting on the diagonal and am happy that I did. It adds just enough but not too much. I used King Tut thread by Superior Thread for the quilting. The thread is a nice slightly variegated neutral in the grey/beige family so it worked in perfectly.
I am sorry that it took me this long to figure out how to make my pictures bigger in Blogger after Blogger made changes a few weeks ago! From now on, I promise, we are back to bigger pictures so you don't have to squint!
So funny. you talk about the bow tie block while my first thought was a Snowball! Anyway... I love the result! Really beautiful and sophisticated!
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I think it is fixed now!
DeleteThis table runner is exquisite. I love the placements of colors -- you have a gift. Thank you for sharing. Now I'm inspired to find a bow tie pattern and start a small piece from scraps. Thank you.
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I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis works really well! I love it! And it only seems fitting that bow ties go with little black dresses!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteThat is really beautiful and sophisticated looking!
ReplyDeleteI like the quilting not to be the focus so this is perfect.
Absolutely beautiful. Love love love the tone on tone. Very sophisticated without being fussy.
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!! Black tie is so appropriate with a little black dress: ) The mix of neutrals adds so much interest!
ReplyDeleteCool looking fabric line
ReplyDeleteAmy are you able to upload pictures from your computer library?? I had to switch back to the old interface because I can't figure out how to get to my pictures. It will take me forever if I have to upload everything to Picasa before doing a post.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I love your table runner.
ReplyDeleteThat is one stunning table runner. I love it! The fabric line is really nice, too!
ReplyDeleteAmy, your table runner is so beautiful! Very striking...well done!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS! I love when neutrals are anything but neutral! Awesome work..
ReplyDeleteIt really turned out great Amy! Well done!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful design to go with this colourway of fabric, Amy!
ReplyDeleteOh yes! Lovely placement of cooler and warmer neutrals-- anything but plain! This came out really elegantly, just like your sneak peak last week. Beautiful piece for such a fantastic line! I agree, the straight line quilting lets the placement and piecing really shine.
ReplyDeleteIt came out awesome. Love it. I'm glad I'm not the only one who had issues at first when blogger changed over to its new template.
ReplyDeleteReally, really beautiful! Simply elegant.
ReplyDeleteLove it! There's translucent quality to the design and prints. Well done!
ReplyDeleteJennifer :)
Gorgeous Amy! Love this fabric line too!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome fabric line - so love it! You make the most amazing things...
ReplyDeleteThat is pretty! darn blogger! I have a love/hate relationship with it. :)
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