Monday, 15 February 2016

It's all in the detail.....

I have been busy this weekend working on the table runner that I am making for my son.  I need to finish it soon as we are visiting him for his birthday later this month and, I want to take it with me when we go.
Cacti appliques at one end before embroidery details were added

You may recall, the last time that I posted about it I had pieced it together and, had added the various cacti appliques to either end.  I should explain that this runner was made to my son's own design.  He and his girlfriend chose the fabrics the last time they were visiting me and he drew out the design that he wanted with an indication of the sort of cacti he wanted me to applique at either end and then left me to do the rest!
Cacti appliques at the other end before embroidery details were added

 The cacti needed a few extra details added to them to make them look more cacti-like and, that is what I was busy doing this weekend.  I am very pleased with how they now look. Here are some close ups of the details....








The runner has now been layered together ready for quilting which I hope I will find time to do in the next couple of days.  The next time I show it to you it should be finished!

Thank you to all of you for warning me about getting addicted to hexagons and EPP..... I am rather afraid it is too late!!  I made some more cards at the weekend also and, as well as those in the photograph above, two of them looked like this....

More hexagons!! I did enjoy making them and, I am really pleased to be able to use up all the card supplies that I have had sitting waiting for me to use them. I have been having a lot of fun at the same time!!

Yesterday was the official start of The Splendid Sampler and the first block was released.  I have finished my block but, it needs a little hand stitching to finish off the applique so, I will show it to you a little later in the week.

 I am linking this post with the stitchery party over at Super Mom - No Cape! Why not pop across and see who else has linked up!  Hope you all have a creative week! 

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  1. Renee15 February 2016 at 18:29

    What a fun table runner! Your cards are lovely too. I made the mistake of following your link to The Splendid Sampler. I adore hearts. My To Do List is HUGE. The temptation is almost too much to resist. (If my printer were working, I'd probably make block 1 today - lol!) I do look forward to seeing your block!

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    1. Christine B16 February 2016 at 09:08

      Thank you Renee! I love the first block of the Splendid Sampler.... you should follow along... you don't have to sew them all! Christine x

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  2. Quayceetatter15 February 2016 at 18:44

    Love the cactus, all of them. Beautiful stitching. I agree with Renee on the Splendid Sampler!! I might get it started.

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    1. Christine B16 February 2016 at 09:09

      Thank you! The Splendid Sampler should be fun... I don't know if I will make every block... you should join in! Christine x

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  3. Deb15 February 2016 at 19:19

    Oh those cactus are great, your stitching is lovely.

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    1. Christine B16 February 2016 at 09:10

      Thank you Deb! I enjoying adding the stitching details! Christine x

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  4. Melody15 February 2016 at 20:33

    Your runner is wonderful and unique too.

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    1. Christine B16 February 2016 at 09:10

      Thank you Melody! I think my son will like it! Christine x

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  5. Linda15 February 2016 at 20:54

    Your cactus are so cute! Has your son seen the progress?
    Love your cards, especially the hexies!

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    1. Christine B16 February 2016 at 09:11

      Thank you Linda! Yes, he has seen bits and pieces of it..... I think he approves! Christine x

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  6. Monika Kunstnadel15 February 2016 at 21:40

    Wunderschön ist Dein table runner. Tolle Applikationen. Unglaublich, was Du alles für schöne Sachen gemacht hast. Die Karten sind super.
    Hab eine schöne Woche und liebe Grüße
    Monika

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    1. Christine B16 February 2016 at 09:12

      Thank you Monika! I enjoyed adding the details to the cacti and making the cards was a lot of fun! Christine x

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  7. Janet Pring15 February 2016 at 22:34

    The table runner is lovely and the cacti are brilliant, I hope A likes them, I am sure he will. Your cards are lovely too, I am pleased to see you are using your new stamps! xxx

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    1. Christine B16 February 2016 at 09:12

      Thank you Janet! I think he will like it! I had a lot of fun with the cards.... I enjoyed using the new stamps! Chrissie x

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  8. Baa. xxx16 February 2016 at 07:55

    Love all the details on the cacti - looking great!

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    1. Christine B16 February 2016 at 09:13

      Thank you! I really enjoyed adding all the details! Christine x

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  9. The Patchsmith16 February 2016 at 07:55

    Your son is going to like this fun table runner. And I see you are adding another (addictive) talent to your huge repertoire. It is lovely to see so much talent. 💟

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    1. Christine B16 February 2016 at 09:14

      Thank you Amanda! I just loved adding all the details and making the cards is a lot of fun! Christine x

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  10. Steffi16 February 2016 at 09:08

    Liebe Christine,
    wow da hat sich dein Sohn ja wirklich Gedanken gemacht, was ich für einen jungen Mann sehr beeindruckend finde. Die Kakteen sehen wunderschön aus! Ich freue mich schon auf den fertigen Läufer.
    Liebe Grüße
    Steffi

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    1. Christine B16 February 2016 at 09:16

      Thank you Steffi! I think he quite enjoyed designing it and I certainly enjoyed adding all the details. It is nearly finished! Christine x

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  11. liniecat16 February 2016 at 09:26

    Great cacti and super cards too!

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    1. Christine B16 February 2016 at 09:31

      Thank you Lyn! Both were lots of fun! Christine x

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  12. Cattinka16 February 2016 at 09:29

    I like your runner, nice applique!
    KATRIN W.

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    1. Christine B16 February 2016 at 09:31

      Thank you Katrin! I enjoyed adding the details to the cacti! Christine x

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  13. Wendy16 February 2016 at 10:14

    Love those cactii! The embroidered details really do finish it off

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    1. Christine B16 February 2016 at 10:42

      Thank you Wendy! They were fun to stitch! Christine x

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  14. FlashinScissors16 February 2016 at 10:54

    I think it's great your son and his girlfriend designed the cactus table runner - you know they will love it!
    Great stitching on all the cacti, really super!
    Such lovely cards - you have been busy!
    Have a great week!
    Barbara xx

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    1. Christine B16 February 2016 at 16:07

      Thank you Barbara! I seem to be really busy with all my projects at the moment but somehow that gives me the drive to do more! Have a lovely week! Christine x

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  15. Karen in Breezy Point16 February 2016 at 14:47

    Your stitching really brings the cacti to life--so cute! I'm trying to resist the Splendid Sampler---so many sew alongs and so little time!

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    1. Christine B16 February 2016 at 16:08

      Thank you Karen. I hope they will be pleased with the runner, it was fun to stitch! Tell me about it.... I am so weak-willed I just couldn't resist! Christine x

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  16. Magpie's Mumblings17 February 2016 at 15:43

    hee hee - you've been bitten by the Hexxie-Bug. I'm sorry to tell you that there is no cure. It's terminal. (love the wee cactus-zzzz btw)

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    1. Christine B18 February 2016 at 12:04

      Thank you Mary Anne! It's a bit like the crazy quilting bug.... I don't think there is a cure for that either! Christine x

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