Spring Table Runner

I completed my table runner for the Quilting For All group.  The due date is February 28th to have it posted to the group so that it can be voted on for the project of the month.  I must say that I really enjoyed making this and the applique was not so bad after all.

Here is a photo of my pre-applique process, trying to test out a few things (I accidentally made the green petals before I realized they were supposed to be white).  I decided after all not to use the green petals.

Here are a few up close photos of the completed applique process.

Completed table runner.

 

Spring Tulip Table Runner

I will be attempting to complete a table runner through the quiltingforall-Yahoo Group.  It is called a Spring Tulip Table Runner, which is due by February 28th for voting.  We are not sending it in for voting, but taking photos and posting it to the group and those who wish to will vote.  I decided to change mine from all the spring colors to more earth tones colors as this will fit more into the decor of my dinning room, which has glass, black wrought iron in the furniture, deep rich browns, reds, and mahogany in my pictures on the wall.

This runner has a little bit of applique and it is the perfect amount since I am just now learning applique in another group that I am in.  2011 was the year set up to learn applique, embroidery, and learn more in quilting my quilts.

Here is a photo of my fabric choices.  This week I will spend time ironing and cutting out the fabric.  My goal is to have it posted by the third weekend in February.