Saturday, January 14, 2012

It's All About Me



It's hard to get a runner in a picture! I made this yesterday (as promised) in just a few hours. If I had thought about it a little more I would have put the binding on so I could sew it down by machine and it would have taken even less time.

I am happy with it and it brightens up the kitchen. I used a charm pack by Moda called Stitched in Color. It was machine quilted in straight, though not perfect, lines going across. It feels good to make something quick and fast and useful.

I put this together for Christmas and like it so much I am leaving it out. Just pin cushions in a jar. Even guys comment on it!
Do you think this can last? Maddy wanted to wash dishes the other day..............


Some how I don't think it will.....



This shot is for my friend Suzanne, she loves Hello Kitty too. Maddy said, "tell her they only make these for kids". She is amazed that an adult likes Hello Kitty. Suzanne if I can find them in your size I will get them for your birthday!

Kelly
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14 comments:

  1. NancyJanuary 14, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Pin Cushions in a jar....cute idea.

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  2. DebbyJanuary 14, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    For your friend, Suzanne - Target has
    a Hello Kitty microwave oven!

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  3. ChrisJanuary 14, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    The runner is so cute - almost as cute as your adorable granddaughter! and I must say, love your new banner!

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  4. Lynne LainoJanuary 14, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Love your table runner and the ingenius jar of pin cushions. Maddy's Hello Kitty slippers are too, too cute! (so is Maddy!)

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    great table runner. I'm thinking this is a new goal for me: one for each month/season for hutch, buffett & table. plus some small ones on end tables and hall tables. love the slippers. does M hire out for dishes?

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  6. Jan GarzaJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    u should put ur mirror with jewelry on pinterest, passed it on to a friend this morning, love the runner and pin cushion centerpiece and u

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  7. RachaeldaisyJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Your runner is so bright and beautiful! Maddy is such a sweetie doing the dishes. And her slippers are very cute!!

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  8. LynneJanuary 14, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    I love your bright, cheery table runner. Isn't it great when kids want to help? My DD still loves Hello Kitty and she's 25!

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  9. JanJanuary 14, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    In Japan once, we came across a women's lingerie store which was ALL Hello Kitty themed. It's not just for kids anymore! lol
    (Love the runner. Just got some pieces of that line myself.)

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  10. carol funJanuary 14, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    I love that table runner. I've been trying to think of a good pattern to show off this line and I can see that simple is perfect. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  11. TeresaJanuary 14, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Yes, enjoy the help with dishes while it lasts. Your runner is beautiful and so cheerful. The pincushions in a jar was a stroke of genius - I may have to borrow that someday.
    As for Miss Kitty - no one is ever too old to like her!

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  12. antique quilterJanuary 15, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    love the table runner, very cheery! ok love the pin cushions in the vase....LOVE the vase too or whatever you call those!
    I have seen Hello Kitty adult clothes, maybe at Target? and in NYC.
    Kathie

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  13. AmyJanuary 16, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    Very cute table runner. I do like your fabric choice!

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  14. BarbJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    cute runner and you are so right, its bright and cheery!
    love vase of tomato pin cushions - so simple and so great looking
    Maddie is adorable as ever and now doing dishes? can I borrow her?

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