Saturday, April 20, 2013

Candy dish

I finished the Candy Dish table runner yesterday while glued to the television watching the manhunt in Boston.  I was glad to keep my hands busy. 
I used some civil war prints, French General for the background and a few scraps from my stash.  It was machine quilted in a grid pattern and measures 15x29.  I'm hoping to finish up the second one this weekend.
Meanwhile, I think we've skipped Spring and landed in the middle of Summer.  I cleaned up the backyard and porch a few days ago, so I am ready! 
I had to wipe down the patio furniture so there would be a clean spot for the Mandala.  Imagine one little bit of colorful crochet inspiring all that cleaning!  


7 comments:

  1. Lovely table runner! Your photos are beautiful.

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  2. I watched that a bit too. Such a sad event. Your backyard looks so peaceful. I'll be right over...
    Lovely runner too

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  3. Good morning Lynne! Your Mandala is gorgeous! I have not yet made one, but I shall, soon. Hasn't the weather made you want to be outside all day long? I have been outside from sunup to sundown. My house is suffering for it too!!
    Love the runner. Happy weekend!!
    xo Kris

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  4. Your tablerunner turned out very nice! I like the fabric and the colours and the vintage touch of the baskets.
    And I can understand that you had to clean up to get a good picture of the mandala, I would do the same.
    And now you got me wanting to crochet a mandala of my own. Thanks for the link
    KATRIN W.

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  5. Oh how pretty! Love the table runner. And your mandala is gorgeous too! I'm still having fun working on the rag rug. I was glued to the TV yesterday too.

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  6. You are amazing - your quilts are just stunning hon. And this one is no exception. Lovely, lovely fabrics. I had to laugh that you said you've skipped Spring and gone straight to Summer - because here it would seem we've skipped Autumn and gone straight to Winter - brrrrr. Perfect time to start another blanket to keep me warm while I work I think.

    I keep looking at the beautiful quilt in your header and it really makes me want to have a go at another a quilt. I will keep you posted with my progress!

    Have a fab week - enjoy the good weather!

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  7. Beautiful table runner, you always make me want to start another quilt. And ohhhhh, your pool! Happy summer. :)

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You guys are awesome! Thank you for the comments!