Friendship Sewing
This week I’m binding table runners and trivets for a friend. She is mass producing runners, trivets (hot pot holders) and Christmas ornaments for a bazaar she will be vending at this Saturday. Last week she said she was not happy with her bindings and has been spending more time on them than the actual sewing and quilting. I like do bindings, so I offered to help. She took me up on it!
8 runners & 2 trivets & 1 baby quilt completed
She is using the 60 degree wedge design for her table runners. This Christmas runner is my favorite.
Bright and cheery design. The wedge ruler method works best with border & stripe prints. (hmm photo is distorting runner, don’t know why)
I have 2 left to bind. I’m using the Flat Felled method for attaching the bindings. I sew the binding on to the back of the runner and press it to the front. I pin the miter at the 120 degree corners and use the Flat Felled Presser Foot to stitch the binding down along the edge of the binding. This is a quick way to put a nice finish on mass produced table runners! As fun as these have been, I’ll be looking forward to returning to my own sewing next week!
I took a break from sewing and made this for supper.
Sausage & Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash. Yum! It got the stamp of approval from the family. I think next time I make it, I’ll cook the Acorn Squash in the microwave to speed up the cooking time. And might try subbing black beans for the sausage.
Do you have a favorite Fall recipe? This was perfect for our cool day here.
To-Do List for this week: Finish 2 more table runners. Thursday is quilting day with my little group – I’ll be working on Metro Hoops, will take along Dot to Dot as a back up project. Saturday I’ll be going to the bazaar to encourage my friend. That’s all folks!
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November 10th, 2015 at 22:01
I like the Christmas runner too. The pattern on that is just perfect. You’re friend is fortunate to have you!
We’ve eaten squash fixed that way as well. Even had it with a small amount a black beans. It is yummy and healthy.
Have a fun busy week!
November 11th, 2015 at 20:40
That Christmas runner is gorgeous! What a great way to help a friend out. I will have to try that method. I have a flat felled foot, but haven’t been brave enough to try it out. I typically hand stitch them down, but I do like being able to use the machine when I need a binding finished in a hurry. Thanks for the idea!
That recipe looks yummy! I don’t have a special fall favorite though. My family is requesting I make chicken and dumplings sometime soon now that the weather is cooler so I’ll be pulling my recipe book out for that one. It’s been so long since I made it I forgot what my go-to recipe was!
November 12th, 2015 at 10:33
hum, binding is not my favorite thing to do. I’ll have to see if I have a flat felled foot. I have that table runner pattern but haven’t started it. Not sure I have 60 degree ruler but probably do. Sorry to admit I really don’t like most squash. I love a good bowl of chili but don’t have it all too often.
November 23rd, 2015 at 20:06
Beautiful table runners, those 60 degree ones are always so fun to make. Hmmmmm flat felled foot…..I’m going to hav to check that out!