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Monday, October 31, 2011

52 lists in 52 weeks//week 22 and A Pumpkin Finish


Aha! Just in the nick of time, I have my pumpkin table runner done!

Inspired by the Pumpkin Patch Table Runner by the plaid scottie {here}, I decided to shorten mine up some.
For the pumpkin fabric, I dug around in my scrap basket. I thought the background called for something a little rustic, and I decided to use some osnaburg. An artist quilty friend had told me about this coarse, loosely-woven fabric, which happens to have an interesting history {thanks, wikipedia}. It, along with some random straight-line quilting, and an occasional rusty-orange thread gave it the look I was doing for.
Thanks for the encouragement to get this done, when I claimed to have lost interest. It was a fun distraction from quilting Swoon. And next year, I'll be able to enjoy it for the whole month of October!

Linking up with {Sew} Modern Monday and Fabric Tuesday!
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15 comments:

  1. LeanneOctober 31, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    It is very cute!

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  2. Heather D.October 31, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Ooooh, I LOVE this! Wish I had more orange scraps! :)

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  3. elizabethOctober 31, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Oh, what a cute pumpkin log cabin table runner : ) I love using osnaburg...it has a great look, doesn't it!

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  4. SusanOctober 31, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Mini candy bars - yum. I still need to run to Target to get Halloween Candy to pass out tonight. Love the table runner! I've never heard of osnaburg but I love the look.

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  5. Katie BOctober 31, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Love your runner!

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  6. Marci GirlOctober 31, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Love it, it is beautiful! You are going to keep it out until Thanksgiving right? I love the background fabric, you are right, it is perfect!

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  7. MeganOctober 31, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    So perfect! Love the orange quilting! :) Thanks for linking up to {Sew} Modern Monday and have a great week!

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  8. MelanieOctober 31, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Love it! I agree with Marci Girl, I think you should leave it out through Thanksgiving!

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  9. ToniOctober 31, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I'm so glad you finished this! It's great! Using the osnaburg was a fabulous idea, too. It's very harvesty-autumny so you can still use it in November!

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  10. amy dameOctober 31, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    it looks fabulous! i like the contrast of the osnaburg and the prints, it looks a bit rustic without going over into country. the lines of orange quilting pull it all together so nicely.

    you should definitely enjoy it through november!

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  11. Tina CraigOctober 31, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Great collection of orange fabrics! I agree- you can use it through Thanksgiving.

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  12. CityHouseStudioOctober 31, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Love the pumpkins!
    Darn it, I didn't get around to making one of these this year -- but it's on my list for next year!

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  13. RachelOctober 31, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Very fun! Love the creative log cabin and scrappiness. It goes wonderfully with your Halloween decorations!

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  14. DianeNovember 1, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Love the course background fabric! That seems to set off the pumpkins and make this special!

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  15. Lucy | Charm About YouNovember 1, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Oh Debbie the runner looks so fantastic!!! I love that you used different coloured threads, the orange looks great!

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