Merry Christmas from Alpine Wonderland! Here’s a little table runner I whipped up last night to bring even more Christmas spirit to my home. What’s more festive and fun than Nordic Christmas scenes? Nothing, that’s what.
I realized as I was photographing this little guy this morning that it could easily serve as a wall hanging, too. I can’t decide which way I like best. What do you think?
I made three 15″ wonky log cabin blocks, then added a 2.5″ strip of white around the perimeter of the whole runner. For the back, I just pieced together strips and large blocks from my leftover fabric. Finished, it measures 18.5″ x 47″ and is a great size for my dining table.
I also tried out some swirly quilting from Angela Walters’ book and though my quilting is FAR from perfect, I love the way the swirls lend even more whimsy to the already adorable holiday scenes.
While you’re eating a delicious meal and celebrating with your family, keep the citizens of Newtown and the rest of the less fortunate parts of the world in your hearts and be ever grateful. I know I will.
Here’s to a white Colorado Christmas (fingers crossed!), lots of love and joy, and solace and comfort for those in the midst of a not-so-merry Christmas.
I love that fabric! Merry Christmas
Love the fab and swirly stitching. Pretty pretty. Merry merry!
Love it both ways… it would be hard to choose. It is wonderful
That’s a toss up- it’s so cute either way! The back is adorbs too! Well done, my little elfy poo. :)
It looks great! I love your swirls, too- I was just reading that book this morning and wondering if I’m ready to try swirls- yours look fantastic!
Beautiful! I love that you “whipped up” something so cute. Go you! I like it as a wall hanging, but only because then you can see all three of the cute little pictures.
I really like your quilting design–looks like swirling snow! I may have to check that book out. I did my first FMQ this past week on two separate projects, and I was surprised to find that it was pretty fun! I was so nervous to try it, but now I see myself using it a lot. There will be photos of my triumphs and failures in this realm soon. :)
Merry Christmas to you!
P.S. I just noticed it snows at the top of your blog. That is neat.
That looks lovely,
Where do you find the time. Hope you had a lovely christmas day.
Sarah. x
It is so beautiful. I love the quilting.
Merry Christmas!.
I love that you just “whipped” that one up! I had a stack of Christmas fabric I want to use and now I know what to do! Thanks for the inspiration.
Dang girl, that is one awesome table runner! SOOO cute!
Happy New Year!
Adorable!
it makes me want it to be december again! xo lovely finish my dear!