Friday, October 10, 2014

It's Good To Be King! (bed runner that is)

As I'm sitting here watching the torrential rain, not wanting to venture out for the much needed thread or that trip to the dreaded grocery store.  It seems a good time to blog about a project that has been finished!

When I first received this custom request, the first word I saw was KING.  My eyes glazed over for a split second until I realized it was a King Bed Runner.  I was intrigued, as I had never made a bed runner, let alone ever thought about it.

When Rachel first contacted me and let it be known that she had been quietly 'stalking' my shop and my quilting style seemed right up her alley, I knew I had to work with her! After a little back and forth with ideas, size and colors we came up with a plan!  


22" x 88"
The finished bed runner!  Sand, Sea and Sunset.  Perfect for condo living on the beach! Rachel was amazing to work with.  I loved making each intricate panel for her, but really loved that I had been given creative control to do what I do.  



The gray back ground lets each panel and color stand out.  I was a quilting demon with the waves!  Lots and lots of horizontal organic lines!


Creative photography...I love shooting pictures from crazy angles just to see how it turns out.  This shot was my favorite!

Besides the runner, there was a pillow cover in the mix too!  
20" x 20"

Of course staying with the theme, I incorporated all three panels in to one lovely pillow! Classic envelope closure in gray and again, lots of quilting.  Except for the pillow I used different thread colors. 

You never really know if someone is going to like the finished product in person.  Selling on Etsy has been amazing for me.  Perfect solution to my quilting obsession.  That being said, the majority of people do not come back to let you know how they liked something. Even when you make custom quilts for them!  I know...I maybe a little insecure!  

Rachel came through!  Not only did she let me know right away that she loved her new bed jewelry, she sent me pictures!  





I kinda want to live here!  Gorgeous room Rachel!  I am ecstatic with the finish and that you love these.  Thank you again for having complete confidence in me!  

...and it is still raining...

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20 comments :

  1. Wow! Your bed runner is amazing - which is good, because doesn't she have an amazing room for it? It's absolutely perfect in there.

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  2. These are beautiful! I love the colours and the quilting, all of it.

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  3. these are just beyond beautiful!!!! LUV LUV LUV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. Loved reading this post and seeing my pictures up! I find myself admiring my runner often. Thanks again :) -Rachel

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  5. Beautiful - I love the colors.

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  6. I don't know which color combo I like better. What a pretty finish. Love the movement of those gentle curves. The quilting fits the design so well. And the name... perfect. ; ) Cindy

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  7. Okay, the runner is beyond stunning...and then you put it on the bed...out. of. this. world!!!!

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  8. Beautiful, Jayne! I love the subtle shifts in color and the amazing quilting! I want to live in her room too :)

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  9. I loved it before the quilting, but oh my, now it is more wonderful! Nice coordinating pillow too.

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  10. It's wonderful to have that feedback on something which is handmade and therefore personal. Beautiful design!

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  11. The organic wavy line quilting is really effective, I am quite taken by it.

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  12. Absolutely fabulous! Love the solids & the colour selections and the quilting is just right!

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  13. They came out SO well!! I absolutely loved watching these come together. And seeing yours makes me realize what I didn't like about my previous attempt at this: I made my waves too thick. I love how intricately pieced yours is!

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  14. Beautiful use of solids and color. The quilting is wonderful too.

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  15. I love, love, love this. And what a perfect setting for your work! :)

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  16. I love it!! Really great pattern and quilting.

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