A compilation by Karen Burns at Martingale
Lately I’ve been falling for quilts of different sizes. I love making bed quilts for using and giving away, but they can really take up resources and time that, right now, I seem to have less and less of. That’s why, when Martingale asked me to submit a design for their compilation of bedrunners, I said, “of course!”
The quilts I make are usually a journal of the kinds of things that are interesting to me at the time. As I recall, I was desperately searching for beautiful flowers to pin since it was in the middle of winter, and I was feeling the lack of sunshine and green things. I also have a long love affair with Art Nouveau and Art Deco. At that time, the colors that really spoke to me came from this flower bouquet
Those pale pinks, peaches, and greens with that rust and bright blue? Can’t resist this palette.
At the time, I was also in love with how chains were linked in the jewelry from Dec and Nouveau pieces. In particular, I was looking at this bracelet, that was sold at Christie’s at auction in 2009. It is by J.E. Caldwell, and was made in 1930.
Image is from Christie’s auction site, link above.
The interlocked links with the difference shapes cross over really appealed to me, and together with the light and summery colors from the fabrics I chose (thanks to Art Gallery’s great collection of blenders), a quilted bed runner was born.
I also wanted to play up the feel of the Art Deco Style with the quilting, using the big areas to make marquis-like shapes and then adding flowers and swirls to the prints. The binding I wanted that bright purple color because, on our bed, there is a lot of white just as in this photo, and I wanted the bed runner to have a frame around it so it stood out more.
If you want to see the other bed runners in this book, check out the Martingale shop! Martingale is also offering a chance to win Quick Change as an e-book. To enter, leave a comment below telling me what you’re working on right now OR a comment with a burning question you might have about quilting (I’ll answer these after the hop is over!). For me, I’m designing new patterns, and I really want to know where to buy giant sheets of freezer paper. One comment only, please! The giveaway for my stop will be over Saturday 5/9/2015 at 5:00 PM EST.
For more chances to win and to see who else has contributed Follow the Quick Change blog hop for fun designer Q&A’s, plus more chances to win the eBook!
Tuesday, April 28: Blog-hop kickoff at Stitch This!
Wednesday, April 29: Kimberly Jolly and Jocelyn Ueng at Fat Quarter Shop
Thursday, April 30: Heather Andrus & Megan Jimenez at Quilt Story
Friday, May 1: Brigitte Heitland at Zen Chic
Saturday, May 2: Heidi Pridemore at the Whimsical Workshop Studio
Monday, May 4: Amanda Leins at Mandalei
Tuesday, May 5: Doug Leko at Antler Quilt Design
Wednesday, May 6: Audrie Bidwell at Blue is Bleu
Thursday, May 7: Stephanie Prescott giveaway via Facebook
Right now I am quilting an EVIL t-shirt quilt with segments of everything from a football jersey to the hospital receiving blanket and some knitted sweaters inbetween……ugh, is it over yet?
I am working on a runner for my daughter’s birthday, & an Aunt Grace BOM.
Such a talented designer! Thank you for sharing your inspiration for the bed runner. Another beautiful quilt by Mandy!
I am working on a scrap top – scrappy strips sewn into triangles alternating with solid grey triangles
I just finished quilting the vegisaurous curious George quilt.
I’m working on finishing a quilt I started in 2012, which was my first introduction to quilting. I just pin basted it last week.
I am piecing the back for a quilt that will go to the longarmer tomorrow night. Nothing like last minute.
Right now I am quilting a table runner that will be gifted to friends.
I’m not working on anything right now. My stuff is put away for finishing my studio
I’m finishing the quilting on Kim Diehl’s Autumn Pennies. Then on to the binding and done! It’s from a class last summer – so this could be a record for me.
I am working on 2 “Amish” wall hangings. The background is black with bright colors to make the design. We need one for a room we had redecorated and one for a housewarming gift for my son and his family.
I am working on three kid size quilts that has 384 HSTs between the 3 quilts in sizes of 1.5 to 4.5 inches. I tend to make larger quilts so this is new for me. I love the idea of this bed runner book and there are so many of my favorite designers as contributors.
I’m working on a number of disjointed projects, a mixer cover, table runner and 2 charity baby blankets.. I already bought some fabric to make a bed runner for the guest room, so I;m hoping to win this book!
I’m working on a simple 9-patch; I need an easy-breezy project right now. I’d also like to know where to get giant freezer paper. This books looks great. Thanks for the chance to win!
I’m working on a king size quilt for my in-laws. The pattern is called Waste Knot and it is made with 30s reproduction fabrics. I love your purple binding!
I am about to quilt my very first quilt! I am so excited, and hooked. Which didn’t take much since I also spin, weave and knit. Love those textiles
I am working on my last block of a Solstice quilt. A few of us are doing a sort of BOM with the Solstice pattern, and I have taken my time with it, with lots of other projects in between. This is the first quilt I have bought a full Kit for! and, it has twice as much fabric as we needed. oh, Craftsy.
love the idea of your bed runner. I need to make a fuzzy one for my cat. ha!!
Right now I’m trying to figure out what pattern I want to use, then of course I’ll have to choose fabrics. I’ll probably make a strip quilt
I’m working on a baby quilt for a new grandchild due in June. Wonder if you could get giant freezer paper at a butcher shop or meat packaging place.
I have just started a child’s quilt with puppies on it. This looks like a great book and I love your runner!
I am working on “twin quilts”, which are very similar, one for my niece and one for my nephew.
Currently working on getting my boxes unpacked from my recent move! Then I hope to make a number of bed runners – I love them!
I am finishing a project from a class with Marti Michell who was our Guild guest last month. I am cutting about 300 yards of fabric in preparation for this month’s speaker/workshop instructor! Yes, that much, 300 yds.
I am head over heels for the colors you picked!!
I’m working on scrap baskets from the Sunday Morning Quilts book.
My current projects include quilts for my brother, 2 granddaughters, 3 nieces, and 2 friends who have moved away. Whew! That’s a lot! My brother’s quilt is the one I have to finish first. The rest are in various stages of progress. My quilting plate is definitely way too full.
I like, I like. Right now I’ve got one 100 Good Wishes Quilt on the frame and I’m trying to get the piecing done for another one.
Great inspiration! Right now I’m working on a table runner; and getting fabrics together for a journal cover for my nephew’s birthday this weekend, and fabrics for 2 large floor pillows for my 2 oldest grandbabies who’ll be off to college in the fall! Thank you so much for the chance to win 🙂
Debby E
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I’m working on a table topper, a runner, a block of the month block and a small mat. Lots to finish up!! I love the bed runner you made! Thanks for sharing it with us!
I’m trying to finish up a graduation quilt for my niece. She receives her Master’s this Saturday and the quilt is out of the school colors. Almost done!
I’m half done a vintage moments top. Stalled over colour choices in border and 3 months with broken arm. Sigh.
Making a Blue Moon quilt for a class I’m teaching on July 31, night of a blue moon.
I am working on piecing some table runners for spring and summer. Your design is beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win.
these bed runners are beautiful. thanks for sharing in this tour.
Thanks also for the chance to win the giveaway
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