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May 1, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 32 Comments

I have found lately that I have been kept busy with designing projects for magazines and have not had much time to sew just for fun! Yesterday I was between projects and decided to put my time to good use.

First up I made a table runner for our meals table. I couldn’t decide which fabric to use so made it double sided –

One side with some lovely Park Slope fabric that I have been saving for a special project

and on the other some Hot Blossom, Robert Kaufman. I like my home wares to be fairly plain so just teamed the fabrics with some natural linen.

I also made up a Lavender Trivet based on the one designed by Rashida from I Heart Linen in the latest Stitch magazine. I used some Modern Meadow teamed with linen. I think I will take this to work to cheer up my work station – the Lavender smells divine!

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  1. Handmade says

    May 2, 2010 at 3:26 am

    Lovely, lovely fabric choices!

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  2. Suzanne says

    May 1, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    Beautiful projects. I love them all. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. Janellybelly says

    May 1, 2010 at 8:56 pm

    I’m so glad you’ve had some time for personal sewing, I love both creations.

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  4. Jill and Michelle says

    May 1, 2010 at 9:40 pm

    Love the reversible table runner, and I can just imagine how lovely the Lavender Trivet smells! Always nice to do something just for yourself.

    Jill

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  5. suzitee says

    May 1, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    Yay! Finding time to sew “just for fun” can be hard sometimes…love your creations 🙂

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  6. Peg - Happy In Quilting says

    May 1, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    Love them all the reversible table runner is a great idea..

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  7. Santa's Gift Shoppe and Ideas says

    May 1, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    Hi..I’m Barb ….I am from Fri. Follow.. I am your newest follower. I hope you will get a chance to visit my blog @ santasgiftshoppe.blogspot.com
    & get inspired by something for your family/home. I hope you will follow me as well. Nice to meet ya new friend!!!

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  8. Mandy says

    May 1, 2010 at 11:58 pm

    Lovely projects! Being reversible is an excellent idea too! 🙂

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  9. Missie Krissie says

    May 2, 2010 at 1:56 am

    Lovely! Awesome choice of colours!

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  10. Dee says

    May 2, 2010 at 3:32 am

    so lovely.

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  11. Tracy says

    May 2, 2010 at 4:23 am

    These are such lovely projects, Lisa. I really love the pairing of the bold prints with the subtle linen–my style too. :o) I can almost smell that lavender from the trivet…mmm… Happy Weekend ((HUGS))

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  12. natalie says

    May 2, 2010 at 4:43 am

    I am coveting your table runner Lisa it’s gorgeous.

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  13. Fiesta says

    May 2, 2010 at 4:49 am

    Those are great projects.

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  14. Linda says

    May 2, 2010 at 5:01 am

    Love that Hot Possum fabric. Your table runner looks perfect. I bet it was fun doing something for yourself.

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  15. Stephanie says

    May 2, 2010 at 5:10 am

    Love the mix of linen with a bold print. Park Slope is one of my favorite lines.

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  16. Muddy Puddle Crafts says

    May 2, 2010 at 6:30 am

    I love the trivet! The fabrics look great combined with the linen, its simplicity really shows them off.

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  17. Talin's Corner says

    May 2, 2010 at 11:57 am

    I love the table runner. Beautiful colors.

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  18. Dogwood says

    May 2, 2010 at 1:11 pm

    What a great idea to make your table runner reversible. Smart lady. I really like both sides. They are both very different from each other. Fun!

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  19. Jenny says

    May 2, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    Lovely bit of sewing there-great idea the double sided idea

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  20. Terriaw says

    May 2, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    I love how simple and modern your table runner is. I bet you will use it all the time, especially since you made it reversible, and can change it as the mood strikes you.

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  21. Cassie@You Go Girl says

    May 2, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    That Park Slope fabric is dreamy. I love how it looks on your table. I bet that trivet smells dreamy, too. Have a great week, Lisa.

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  22. Rumi says

    May 2, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    Beautiful fabrics in your runner. Very clever to make it reversible.

    Your trivet must smell devine! Yes, the perfect thing to perk up a workspace!

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  23. The Sice Family says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:58 am

    You create the most beautiful crafts! I’ve just loved looking at all your ideas for Mothers Day gifts! You WOW me! Wendy xx

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  24. handmaiden says

    May 3, 2010 at 4:43 am

    Lisa, looks like you have had a chance to do some of yr own sewing…love the double sided effect.

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  25. Carrie P. says

    May 3, 2010 at 5:47 am

    Lovely way to decorate your home.

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  26. LizzieJane says

    May 3, 2010 at 7:28 am

    What lovely new projects for your home.
    x

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  27. Kelly O. says

    May 3, 2010 at 7:33 am

    really like the table runner!
    did yo put anything in between the fabrics like batting?

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  28. kraftykash says

    May 3, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    I love the fabrics that you used. They are great! The 2 sided table runner is such a good idea!

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  29. Thimbleanna says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    Very, very pretty Lisa! Isn’t it wonderful to get time to sew just for you?

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  30. Laura in Paris says

    May 3, 2010 at 11:59 pm

    Wow LIsa, when you decide to work .. you surely produce a great deal of incredible items! Love the runners!

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  31. K-Sue says

    May 4, 2010 at 5:33 am

    I just got some pretty home decor remnants – maybe a reversible runner like that is in my future. Since my DR table has a curve to the ends, I like the idea of a runner shaped more like an extra-long placemat. Thanks for the idea.

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  32. Jenn's Crafty World says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:04 am

    Very pretty projects: the trivet is going on my do to list. I have a bag of lavender just waiting to be used!

    Reply

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