One of my Focus goals this year was to make table runners. I have made one. Maybe I can get two made before the end of the year!
With that goal in mind, I have chosen a patriotic pattern by Bonnie Hunter, called the Courthouse Square. She also has a similar pattern called Irish Courthouse that you might be interested in. I like both of them!
I ‘shopped’ my own stash, and cut out all of the parts. Then I layered nine blocks so that I could piece them all together rather than piecing one block at a time.
I pieced the blocks from the center to the outside.
A close up look at one of the completed blocks:
All nine completed blocks:
And that is where they sit (or hang, actually…on the design wall); waiting for me to decide if I want to set them the same as in the pattern, or do something else. I need to decide the size that I want.
Quilt On!
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Beautiful patriotic blocks. Great job. I didn’t set any specific goals for making table runners this year, but they are definitely something I’d like to make. You’ve inspired me to go for 2 this year too!
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That is great, Darlene! 2 is doable! 🙂
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I like your addition of layering the blocks for chain piecing. Makes a lot of sense. The R, W & B scheme looks very refreshing in this pattern, too.
I’m sure you’ll make your goal, Laura – one down and one to go with more than 7 months left in the year!
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You are a wonderful cheerleader, Laura! Just do it! 🙂
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Table runners sew up fast. Smaller projects are good palette cleansers.
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Unless your small project is a crazy quilt…then it might take a little longer. 🙂
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Hi Laura! Great job on piecing all the blocks you need. Now you can select a layout and boom! You’ll be done! I am planning on working on my patriotic blocks this weekend, too. Enjoy your weekend. ~smile~ Roseanne
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I won’t be working on mine this weekend. Last weekend was devoted to Mom time, and this weekend is devoted to Dad time. These times are precious for sure!
I look forward to seeing your blocks set, Roseanne! 🙂
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Looking good – I just love the patriotic colors! Hugs
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Thank you so much, Nanette! I hope all is well in your world! 🙂
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I love these Laura! They will make a splendid table runner!
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Thank you, Kathy! 🙂
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