Saturday, January 24, 2026

Pretty Autumn Table Runners


This past autumn (2025) I had the opportunity to design and make with some gorgeous fall fabric - Hoffman Fabrics' Harvest Boutique - and made two simple yet so so pretty quilted table runners.


First up is this simple table runner made with strips of varying widths cut width of fabric long. A very quick quilt to make with space a plenty for the quilting to shine. 


Again, I thought lattice quilting would suit this runner well so I used the second of two fall/autumn versions that Urban Elementz came up with for the Floral Crosshatch (love this quilting panto) edge-to-edge longarm quilting pantograph. (Urban Elementz is the best!)

Harvest Crosshatch did not disappoint. It stitched out so quickly and neatly.
Don't you just love the little pumpkins and leaves with the crosshatching?! 
I turned out so well.  This tablerunner finished at 14" x 41".
(See my previous blog post for the first autumn/fall crosshatch option Urban Elementz came up with for some extra adorable crosshatch quilting.)


The second simple-yet-pretty table runner I made with Harvest Bouquet was designed to focus on the gorgeous pumpkin print.


Such rich fall colors to bring the warmth and coziness of fall indoors. This quilted fall table runner finished a bit bigger at 14" x 54".


Using my regular sewing machine and walking foot, I did wavy straight-line quilting to add simple movement.

These runners were such a joy to make and gift.

Happy quilting, everyone!
Anna : )





 

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Friday, January 23, 2026

Charming Ripples: Sunflower Whispers


Every year it seems I fall hard for an autumnal fabric line. This year (2025) it was Sunflower Whispers by Lisa Audit for Riley Blake Designs.


Everything about this fabric pulled me in - the colors, the prints, the name - Sunflower Whispers! 
Just perfect!


I didn't get to make as much I planned with it, but I did get to make a couple small projects and I'm so grateful.


This quick little runner features my pattern Charming Ripples, which is a quick, happy tablerunner to make with a charm pack and a bit of accent and background prints. It turned out as perfect as I hoped.


I really wanted to use a pantograph design like Floral Crosshatch (love this quilting panto) edge-to-edge longarm quilting pantograph from Urban Elementz, so I reached out to them with my request for a fallish design, and they came up with not one but TWO fall/autumn options! 


Autumn Crosshatch is the first design I stitched out. (see my next blog post for the second fall crosshatch option for some more cute crosshatch quilting).


The little leaves and acorns with the crosshatching is adorable! Love!!


I shall look forward to using this quilted table runner for many years to come.


Happy quilting, everyone!
Anna : )
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

New Pattern: Neatly Done - a jelly roll quilt

 


In response to several requests for a jelly roll version of the popular Simply Done quilt pattern, I am excited to introduce Neatly Done, a fast and easy jelly roll quilt pattern.


With strip piecing and precut jelly roll 2 1/2" strips, Neatly Done goes together super quick.


Neatly Done offers five sizes  - throw to king.
Instructions are also included for quilters who prefer to use yardage and traditional piecing.


Fresh off the longarm frame - this was a fun quilt to get quilted up.


Orange top thread!!! (a first for me) eek! I was so nervous but absolutely love how it quilted out!
I thought So Fine Orange Julius from Superior Threads was going to be too bright, but it's perfect with Harvest Wishes (fabric from Moda Fabrics by Deb Strain). 


And that panto!! The Pumpkin Maple longarm quilting pantograph from Sew Shabby Quilting was just the right finishing touch for this Neatly Done quilt. Super fun to quilt out, and the pumpkin and leaf combo is perfect.


Primitive Gatherings orange plaid flannel for a cozy backing. 
Trying out bamboo batting for the first time. This quilt has Quilter's Dream bamboo and another quilt has Winline bamboo batting. Doing a side-by-side comparison.


Neatly Done can be purchased in my shop here. 
It's available as a digital PDF download and as a paper printed and mailed pattern.


Happy quilting, folks!
Anna : )

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