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Monday, January 9, 2012

First Finish

Yay! I have my first finish for 2012! The set of eight placemats that I started before Christmas is finally done.
The pattern, Color Block Placemats, by Elizabeth Hartman of Oh, Fransson!, was part of the Holiday Sew-Along at Sew, Mama, Sew! I really enjoyed pulling from my stash to make these scrappy, adding one purchased fabric - some KONA Crush in Natural. I ordered it on a whim, just because I was curious what it was like, and boy do I approve. It just seems to add some nice texture to the overall look and feel of the placemats. So chalk one up for the 2012!

Linking up with {Sew} Modern Monday, Fabric Tuesday, and Finish It Up Friday.


Update 1/29/12: The first quarter of Quilter in the Gap's Finish-A-Long is over! My original post about it is here, and the First Quarter Linky Party is here!
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22 comments:

  1. KatieJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Congrats on the finish! They look great. I even want to make a set even though we don't eat at the table. Maybe one day. :)

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  2. SvetlanaJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    Debbie, those look fabulous! I love your color combo, very pretty. I have to give Kona Crush a try, thanks for a tip.

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  3. LeanneJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    Those placemats are lovely!

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  4. JenniferJanuary 9, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    woohoo! nice feeling isn't it!? they're great!

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  5. NicoleJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Congrats on your first finish of the year! You are off to a great start! The colors you chose go together so well and you added some interest with the large and small scale prints. Nicely done!

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  6. Marci GirlJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Oh yeah, and I am sure your co-worker will love receiving the rest of her gift!

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  7. Heather D.January 9, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Look great!! That's a lot of placemats! Are they all exactly the same, or are there variations in the fabric blocks? And this Kona Crush...what is different about it than a regular Kona?

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  8. DebbieJanuary 9, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    In answer to Heather's question . . . the placemats are all the same. And Kona Crush has a slightly 'crushed' texture, not overdone, but a gently crumpled look - in a good way!

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  9. AmoretteJanuary 9, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    excellent color blocking- these are lovely!

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  10. KirstenJanuary 9, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    These look wonderful Debbie - I love the mix of fabrics and colours!

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  11. DianeJanuary 9, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    These look great! Nice job!

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  12. JessicaJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    these are such nice colors Debbie. Love it!

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  13. ToniJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Very pretty, Debbie! Interesting about the Crush, I'll definitely have to look into that. Must feel great to have those placemats finished!

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  14. ArtfulifeJanuary 9, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    They are so fun. Thinking I should make some for my family this year.

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  15. felicityJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Hooray for a gorgeous finish!

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  16. **nicke...January 9, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    placemats seem so luxurious! i think they are going on the to make list too. the list is getting really really long at this point... good work though, i love them. i have used kona crush before and i loved it also.

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  17. CathyJanuary 10, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    lovely quilting!!!

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  18. M-R CharbonneauJanuary 10, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Debbie, love your colour combinations! Wonderful!

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  19. rosecard patJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    so very mod!

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  20. Jessie FinchamJanuary 12, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    oh I absolutely love these, they look fantastic - what a great job you've made of them!

    Jessie, xo

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  21. ElenaJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    Muy bonito. ¡colores me encantan!
    Un beso
    Elena

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  22. Heather @ Winding BobbinsOctober 22, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    Had to go back and re-visit these. Very nice! I'm going to aim to make 6.

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