Saturday, December 24, 2016

Finishing 2016 With Stripes

I think, it's possible, maybe?!  Things get a little hectic this time of the year which make it considerably harder to start or finish a quilt.  I've wanted to barricade myself in my sewing room this past week, but duty calls!  Christmas had to come first...doggone it!  I'm half kidding!  

47"x 69"
This quilt is an attempt at trying something new with woven stripes and trying to deplete my stripe stash.  And through out the year I have accumulated large scraps of the background colors that needed a home.  It's amazing how dye lots of the same color can be so different! Aggravating, actually!  


So I took the random and scrappy approach with random and scrappy neutrals!  Now it looks like I totally planned it that way!

The stripe rectangles consist of 3 different widths (3", 2 1/2" and 2") that create the 'boxes'. With the short end pieces different lengths, the length of the boxes are different lengths...all in all...this is thrown together with little thought or concern.




What do I really like about this combination?  The stripes and background combination feel very comfortable and cozy.  Like an old pair of slippers or a favorite sweater.  It may not be a stunner, but it sure feels good! 

     
While weeding through the stripe bin, I came across a few unfinished feather blocks.  Two birds...one stone...I was in the zone!

I love this feather block!  I used this free pattern from Anna Maria Horner ~ Feathers Bed Quilt. And what could be better than some good old dense straight line quilting?!

With this finished table runner my machine will be taken off the dining room table and replaced with a big holiday meal!
🎄Wishing you all the best Holiday Ever!  Happy Holidays!🎄

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  1. Karen - Quilts...etc.December 24, 2016 at 7:54 AM

    Merry Christmas to you - the table runner is really neat

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    1. JayneDecember 24, 2016 at 11:25 AM

      I love the simple design of this runner. The feathers make it, along with the quilting!

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  2. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlDecember 24, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    I love how the stripes turned out in the feathers! I can also totally relate to the frustration of how different dye lots can be from one another. Merry Christmas!

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    1. JayneDecember 24, 2016 at 11:27 AM

      The stripes have been a favorite fabric for the AMH feathers! I try to buy larger quantities of background fabrics because of the lot differences. It doesn’t always work out when it comes projects towards the end of the lot!

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  3. coastal grayDecember 24, 2016 at 10:01 AM

    I do like the cozy feel the fabrics give the quilt.... yet with a modern design....
    Merry Christmas!

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  4. Cynthia Brunz DesignsDecember 24, 2016 at 10:44 AM

    Merry Christmas Jayne! I really find both of these projects inspiring. I have two giant bags full of woven stripes. Need some? :)

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  5. Cathy MelanconDecember 24, 2016 at 1:13 PM

    What a fun and creative stripes quilt!! I love the different size boxes and the scrappy background is perfect!! Your table runner is beautiful and using stripes for the feather is brilliant!!! Merry, merry Christmas to you and yours! Thank you for all the great blog posts throughout the year!!!

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  6. Vicki in MNDecember 24, 2016 at 3:56 PM

    I know all I wanted to do was sew this week too. I did get some done and have cut for another. Good for you working these projects up, love the look of the quilt. It amazes me sometimes how we combine so many fabrics and yet it looks great!
    Merry, Merry!

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  7. Bernie KringelDecember 24, 2016 at 8:08 PM

    I recognize some of the stripes you used in your quilt. I have bits of the same fabrics. Love thebKaffe Fassett stripe with the rust tones. Anyway, I think thebscrappy rectangle are rally cozy and with the neutrals you used, it is very warm. Looks perfect to curl up on the couch with. The feathers are gorgeous! Two very nice finishes to wrap up the year.

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  8. AnonymousDecember 25, 2016 at 7:13 PM

    I like it! It's very cozy looking and that's what a quilt should be! Always enjoy seeing your projects. Merry Christmas from our house to yours! Nadine W. Northern California.

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  9. Tish StempleDecember 26, 2016 at 7:41 AM

    Yay for being productive right up until the last minute! Both are gorgeous finishes.

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  10. RosaDecember 26, 2016 at 9:57 AM

    Just stunning and love your fabric mix.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family.Happy and bright New Year!!

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  11. Michelle @ From Bolt to BeautyDecember 31, 2016 at 10:03 AM

    You're selling yourself short here, Jayne! What's brilliant about this finish is you've accomplished something I've tried to achieve without much success: You've designed a great guy quilt. Not that this project is overly masculine -- I imagine it perched perfectly on a family room couch for everyone to use -- but the easy-going stripes and the deliberate geometry strike just the right balance. Well done!

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  12. wapitiJanuary 1, 2017 at 5:47 AM

    I wish you a very happy and peaceful new year!
    You have a marvelous pattern and a great give away! Thanks!!!
    I like teh bright colours in the design. They're a ray of sunshine in the dark winter.
    Wapiti from Belgium

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