Tag Archives: patchwork

Checkerboard Rail Fence

Posted on August 25, 2025 | 10 comments

I began making Bonnie Hunter’s checkerboard rail fence pattern in September 2023 with the idea of using up my stash of hand dyed fabric.

I thought that this project would be colorful and fun.

And it is!

The flimsy was completed in September 2024.

It took a year because I had joined a challenge group and worked through a project a month, so it was often set aside.

That’s okay. This is a hobby, not a job!

It has taken another year to get to the finish line. Partly procrastination. Partly life events (I am so far behind in reading all of the wonderful blog posts by internet friends, but I will get back into the swing of things).

And I have made it to the finish line!

The back is made from more hand dyes…so happy to use them up!

All quilted and bound!

I will wash it to get that wonderful texture that so many of us love!

Bowl Cozies, a Potato Bag, and a Rail Fence

Checkerboard Rails Update

Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge

Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge – July

Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge – September Update

Have fun and carry on!

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Tagged Bonnie Hunter, checkerboard rail fence, LCsCottage, patchwork, scrappy quilt

Golden Peaks Table Runner 2

Posted on April 14, 2025 | 6 comments

Ever since I made a table runner using the Golden Peaks block by Julie Cefalu, of The Crafty Quilter, I have wanted to make an almost matching table runner for the other cabinet in the living room area.

I finally got around to getting it done!

Here is a look at the Golden Peaks table runner already made for the other cabinet.

Same block; different arrangement.

This is a look at the back:

If you would like to see more about this block, then click the following links:

Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge – April Update

Golden Peaks Table Runner

Quilt On!

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Sewing Studio Table Runners

Posted on March 1, 2025 | 11 comments

I adapted the Mini Charm Mix free table runner pattern to make two table runners to fit two sets of shelves that the Hubster had built for my sewing studio.

The pattern is easy to follow.

It also includes size charts for a baby quilt and a lap sized quilt.

Go scrappy, seasonal, or use a controlled color scheme…this works with it all!

I chose fabrics to match the sewing machine cover and the sewing machine mat that I made previously for my decompression chamber (aka…the sewing studio).