Top of the Mornin’ to your Table Runner
Dear Finny,
I decided on the table runner. Maybe it was the pretty greens in the photo that reminded me of the day we celebrate my people (St. Patrick’s) or maybe it was the simplicity of the linen that drew my eye. I like it!
So, sewers — here is your challenge: the pintucked table runner for March for Finny and Donk’s Sew Along Challenge. The twist is to not only follow the pattern but to do something you’ve never done before. For example, quilt, stamp or embroider your fabric. Use a fabric you’ve never tried before. Do some hand sewing just for the heck of it.
Whatever you decide, please drop a photo off in the sewing pool before March 31st so we can pick a winner. Show us where you are displaying the runner and describe what you’ve learned!
Because March is a green month, I’m considering recycling material for this project. That’s the only hint I’ll give. How about you Fin?
~Donk
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Can’t wait to see what you make Kelli!
March 4th, 2008 at 6:40 amOK, I’m in. I’ve just ordered the book. I’ve been unable to kick-start my sewing, so I’m hopeful that this will help me out!
March 4th, 2008 at 9:14 amI love this!! I wish I had this book!
March 4th, 2008 at 9:28 amNeat! Wish I had the book!
March 4th, 2008 at 10:55 amthis is one of my favorite projects from this book. hope i can join in!
March 4th, 2008 at 2:05 pmxo
Ohh, I can’t wait. My table needs some beautifying.
March 4th, 2008 at 4:12 pm[…] Last night, Kelli posted the next assignment in Finn & Donk’s Sewing Adventure and I discovered that this month? I’ll be working on the pintucked table runner. Since table runners don’t exactly work in a multi-cat household (unless you staple them to the table, that is), this is going to be another gift item. In a lot of ways, that almost makes sewing it much more fun. When shopping for fabrics, instead of limiting myself to things that I like or that match my decor, I can just wait for a fabric to jump out at me and say, “HELLO! I am your friend’s new table runner!” […]
March 4th, 2008 at 8:26 pmCan I still participate? Sounds fun!
March 5th, 2008 at 1:30 pmOK, I did the first project without even knowing it, so maybe this is one sew along I can hang with. Wooohoo!
March 6th, 2008 at 11:25 amP.S. Here’s a helpful pintuck How To.
March 12th, 2008 at 6:50 am[…] Dear Fin, Guess what? In all my domestic prowess (roar), I realized mid-sewing the March pintuck table runner project that really what I was learning here was how to sew a pleat. Score! You know how many of my skirts hang way too low because I’ve never been sure how to pleat in an inch here and an inch there? Well, guess what? I mastered the pleat this weekend with my entry to the Finny and Donk’s Sewing Adventure. […]
March 31st, 2008 at 8:01 am[…] Or as they say in Spain, “Ganador, Ganador, Cena de Pollo.” Okay, they don’t say that in Spain, but it is what Ms. Melanie should be signing to herself today. The American mujer quien viva en la Espana rocked the March sew-along challenge. Love the toro fabric! Love the flowers. Love the spunk. […]
April 1st, 2008 at 8:24 am