Wednesday, December 29, 2010

a gift given

It was a very busy Christmas. A houseful of people for 6 days and lots of kids running around having fun. I've never hosted a major family holiday before and I'm happy it went well.
This little table topper kept me busy for a couple weeks in November. It was a gift for someone in my guild. So I can now post about it.
It looked so nice on my table with my gingerbread man it was tempting to keep it :0)
I decided I wanted to quilt it by hand. It was a fun little break from working on my 4 block applique quilt.

Maybe I'll make one for myself for next Christmas. I'll need to find more of that red stripe I used in the binding though - I just love that part.
Happy Quilting!!


11 comments:

Jessica said...

the quilting on this is superb! great job~

Lori said...

It is so cute and looks perfect with the candle and gingerbread man. I hope you get another one made just for you.

Terry said...

What a pretty little table runner! Love the giner guy too! He's sweet! :0)

Dixie Howard said...

Love your little table arrangement - so very cute! I agree, that striped binding is perfect. Just love surprise binding like this!

Janet said...

I'm glad your Christmas went so well. Definitely make a runner for you, it's lovely.

Crispy said...

I'm happy to hear you survived the Christmas crush and all went well :0)

I love the topper....the candy cane binding really made this one shine!!

Crispy

Peggy said...

What a great table topper - perfect Christmas gift!

antique quilter said...

oh yes you need to make this runner for yourself too
its adorable!
what cute border fabric
I may have a stripe that would work will look for it later and send you apicture, happy to send you some
kathie

Frances Leate said...

What an adorable gift and so beautifully stitched - I am sure it was very appreciated and will be treasured. The diagonally striped binding really sets it off well. Happy New Year!

Barb said...

cute runner - I love the binding. Your hand quilting was an extra gift.
Happy New Year

MARCIE said...

Cute as can be! I always love your style!