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Hexagon Runner

July 29, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 27 Comments

Sadly my life has had little time for creativity lately, apart from some quick paper projects. This week I found a little more time since I am no longer glued to the TV each evening watching Masterchef. I worked on my Hexagon project and have completed a table runner.

I used natural osnaburg for the base fabric, and then added lots of little hexagons in Modern Meadow by Joel Dewberry for Free Spirit.

The backing is a leaf vein print from Modern Meadow. I love how it looked after the quilting. I quilted it in parallel lines, 3/8 inch apart.

It was very therapeutic to get back to sewing again. I can see more hexagon projects in my sewing future but next up I have a quilt top to quilt.

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  1. Karin van D. says

    July 30, 2010 at 2:09 am

    It’s so lovely. I love the colours you used. I have been planning to make a table runner for a while now, I think they look so cute, but somehow I never got to it. But who knows, maybe this weekend. You inspired me to get busy! 🙂

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  2. randi says

    July 30, 2010 at 6:00 am

    So very cute! Love those hexies!

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  3. Dogwood says

    July 29, 2010 at 7:41 pm

    Wonderful and beautiful. I love your quilted runner. The colors are so happy. You did a wonderful job with this piece. I love sewing too and find it very restful. Dogwood

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  4. Fresh Poppy Sisters says

    July 29, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    super duper cute! Love it!

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  5. Chocolate Cat says

    July 29, 2010 at 11:55 pm

    What a lovely table runner.

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  6. MarySew says

    July 30, 2010 at 12:48 am

    woah, that is looking great! Awesome work 🙂

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  7. Annie says

    July 30, 2010 at 12:54 am

    Looks great – love it

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  8. Amanda says

    July 30, 2010 at 1:13 am

    This is beautiful! A contemporary take on a traditional craft! Love the colours! Lots of love, Amanda xxx

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  9. Simone de Klerk says

    July 30, 2010 at 1:28 am

    Absolutely lovely, Lisa!!! I love how you first quilted the tablerunner and then sewed the hexagons on it. Perfect fabrics too, for the runner. Glad you could find time for this, to inspire us!!!

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  10. Cass says

    July 30, 2010 at 2:01 am

    Looks great I love hexies

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  11. Linda says

    July 30, 2010 at 2:05 am

    Lisa i love this, could be that i love the look of the plain osnaburg and the quilting, it all looks amazing. We (Andrew & I) are a little bit lost without MasterChef and the TourDeFrance,back to crafting i suppose.
    xx

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  12. KaHolly says

    July 30, 2010 at 3:28 am

    Your table runner is absolutely the best!! I just love it – the randomness of the placement of the hexies. Great imagination. ~karen

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  13. suzitee says

    July 30, 2010 at 4:10 am

    the table runner is gorgeous Lisa. I especially love the random placement of the hexagons…very cute! Your quilt top is finished? YIPPPEEEEEEE…can’t wait to see it finished.
    We are a bit lost without Masterchef too, but I haven’t managed to craft much as yet…maybe next week? LOL

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  14. Stephanie says

    July 30, 2010 at 4:24 am

    Pretty, pretty! Sometimes it feels good to fit a project into our busy week.

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  15. Terriaw says

    July 30, 2010 at 5:24 am

    This is so gorgeous! I love the solid fabric you used. And the placement of the hexagons is just perfect. Looks great on your table!

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  16. Kris says

    July 30, 2010 at 5:26 am

    Love it! I am completely in love with hexies at the moment and yours are truly wonderful.

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  17. periwinkle says

    July 30, 2010 at 6:26 am

    very pretty 🙂

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  18. em's scrapbag says

    July 30, 2010 at 10:49 am

    Love how fresh and inviting this is. The quilting is lovley. Beautiful job.

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  19. mandapanda says

    July 30, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    In love!!! It is simply gorgeous!!!

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  20. Katherine says

    July 30, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    I love your hexie runner, Lisa. Just gorgeous.

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  21. birtyboutique0i0 says

    July 30, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    SO pretty!

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  22. Janellybelly says

    July 30, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    Your table runner looks beautiful, I love the colours in the modern meadow range.
    You will need to start practicing your recipes for Masterchef 3 🙂

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  23. Jenny of Elefantz says

    July 31, 2010 at 1:38 am

    I totally understand the Masterchef addiction! 🙂
    Love the runner – simple and elegant with a touch of fun. Wonderful!

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  24. JG says

    July 31, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    Sewing is sooo relaxing!

    Lisa, your table runner looks really nice! Quilting in parallel lines is a great idea. I’ve never thought of quilting with that pattern. Thanks!

    ~Judy

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  25. K-Sue says

    July 31, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    I agree with Amanda and Simone – I love the modern/traditional interplay, and I love the pre-quilted/patched-over look. This makes me want to sew something similar for my quilt chest/coffee table.

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  26. Sew Useful Designs says

    August 1, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    Absolutely beautiful, Lisa! Your hexy tablerunner is gorgeous, I love the backing too! I have just bought some hexy templates – do you have any tips to get perfect hexies?!!!

    Your photographs are stunning Lisa, I’ve read a few posts and love the pics of your baking!

    Hugs! Vikki xx

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  27. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    August 8, 2010 at 4:23 am

    I’m so far behind wih my blogging and look what I’ve missed out on.
    Your latest creations are lovely Lisa & Sarah. Love your new machine too.
    Look forward to getting back into the blogging world again.

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