When this blog hop was announced by Carol, I had one idea, but then JUJU designs sent out an email with a sale for this In-the-hoop embroidered table runner
and I knew I just HAD to have it and use my patriotic fabrics I had for my FQ club.
I printed out the first couple of pages of the pattern and cut about 1/2yd of each of the 6 fabrics as I wasn’t sure what I really needed.
Then I cut out the background pieces and planned where they should go so no two fabrics touch each other
and I added stabilizer to each and cut out batting and got ready to embroider!
Here’s the first few blocks
I forgot how long machine embroidery takes, BUT it’s SEW much fun and I can “set it and forget it” and sew on other things while the machine does it’s thing.
Here’s all the blocks done, I did change a few fabrics.
At this point I sewed the blocks together, which was actually tricky because it was quite bulky, then quilted it, in the ditch, which I haven’t done in a long time!!
and then trimmed and added binding!
Here’s some close-ups of the blocks, SUCH a cute design!
I finished it mid June, so plenty of time to get it ready for 4th of July! (Even though our kitchen is still a mess from renovations!)
Thanks again to Carol for hosting this hop!
Here’s the rest of the participants
July 17
July 18
July 19
July 20
Gorgeous table runner and a perfect use for your fabric!
I am so mad that I missed that email! LOL!! I love love love your runner!
Adorable table runner! I love my embroidery machine that I can be stitching on that, and stitching on something else on another machine across the table! Great work!
You really knocked this picnic challenge out of the park with this runner. It is amazing and perfect for a picnic inside or out…love it! Thank you for meeting the challenge and sharing this beautiful runner. xo
You made a fabulous table runner. Love those fabrics and the addition of the embroidery was spot-on! It is so adorable and it’ll be such fun to use.
Terrific patriotic table runner! So energetic! So much to look at! Well done! 🙂
So, so, SEW cute! You did a great job, thanks for sharing the project.
Very patriotic table runner. Isn’t JuJu wonderful! Your fabric fit in perfectly!
Beautiful runner Bea!! I made it too. 🙂
That looks like a lot of fun…work, but still loads of fun. Thank you for sharing a bright and seasonal project.
What a fantastic table runner – you are quite good at embroidery! It’s really beautiful. I love your kitchen table!
Darling table topper! I love ITH projects. I just may have to make this for next year. Thank you for sharing your beautiful creation and the link to the pattern. Looks like it’s still on sale.
The perfect runner for a picnic.
Your table runner is both picnic-ready and patriotic. Great work!
That is a very cute table runner and I like the machine embroidery.
Just gorgeous! I love the way the fabrics and embroidery match up so beautifully! xx
Beautiful, Bea! Yep, that one got my attention too, thought I haven’t made it yet! Thanks for sharing yours. It’s fantastic!