I was so happy to be included in this blog display for Villa Rosa Designs. Love another opportunity to rummage in my stash for something fun.
These are the 5 pattern cards we were given to choose from. And I was excited to choose. ( And like kids in a candy store, I wanted to do them ALL.)
And rummage around I did to find something for me and something to give.
First off, being as it was last month, a couple of Valentine charm packs were found to make this great pattern for a table runner. These were Flirtations designed by Sandy Gervais many years ago. The colors remind me of strawberries and chocolate: great combinations.
It was great to arrange patterns and colors balancing them just right. And I did it a few times to create the length I needed for a table runner to fit my table. I added a brown inch strip for making the flange to frame the blocks. Lastly a contrasting red border and brown binding finished up the top.
As it was a geometric and simple design, I just quilted it by stitching in the ditch. And the binding was sewn while watching tv.
I love it! Yeah! fabrics that needed to be used for a holiday! Just what I needed.
And for my second creation, I selected the pattern Gypsy and had these leftover fabrics from a quilt for my grandsons when they were toddlers. Bright boy colors and designs just ready for another boy! Originally, it was a layer cake and yardage.
It made a perfect baby quilt:
Your fabric selections for both projects are great! The runner is so pretty with the border and binding details. I love the robots and rockets — the circle was a great choice. (JoyfullyTracie at G mail .com)
ReplyDeleteI love making table runners,I have not made one for valentines yet. I can’t wait to have a grandchild so I can make a baby quilt using the Gypsy. Yours was so darling:)
ReplyDeleteBassyarddog@gmail.com
Adding the applique is a nice touch! Very creative!
ReplyDeleteDebbie I love the strawberries and chocolate combo! Your runner is so pretty, and the quilting is beautifully done. I like your center addition - great idea! I made the Gypsy pattern too and have started another, it's fun, right? :D
ReplyDeleteI love both the table runner and the quilt. It was fun seeing the appliqué circle…I think it adds a really nice touch.
ReplyDeleteSherry V. stitchingwithsherryv@blogspot.com. oohaysistun at yahoo dot com
I really like your table runner - yes! Chocolate and strawberries! :-) My fave this time is Gypsy - I love the center of your quilt.
ReplyDeleteSo true--each pattern is very stash friendly!!! Love your Gypsy and Clover!!!
ReplyDeleteLove patterns I can make from my stash. Love all of this years patterns. maymewyns@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the pattern. I like the addition of the circle. Janice(dot)snell(at)gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThat Gypsy pattern really does make a cute baby quilt. I know I have that pattern in my collection. ritasevig@gmail.com. Rita Sevig
ReplyDeleteI like the rocket ship applique on your quilt. So many fun ideas, so little time to make them all! homemom570@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteBoth your projects are sew cute!! Thanks for the inspiration,
ReplyDeleteI like the rocket patch on the center. It really sets it off. Great ideas! kcall1146@gmail.com. Kate Call
ReplyDeleteYum, chocolate covered strawberries! So pretty for the table runner. And I love the added circular applique on the Gypsy quilt, it's just the ticket (to ride)!
ReplyDeleteI love your addition of the circle in the center of the Gypsy quilt. tizzy5552@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI love your creations! 😻
ReplyDeleteLove the table runner and Gypsy. Fabrics were great
ReplyDeleteHave a great day
Charlene
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Mmmm....strawberries and chocolate! One of my favorite combinations. Incorporating it in a quilt project only makes it better. Thank you for sharing. L_opdahl@hotmail.com
ReplyDeletelove the space ship in the middle of the child's quilt
ReplyDeleteThe circle appliqué made the quilt! Great idea. Love your runner. Smithcindyk@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove both of your quilts. What a novel idea to add the circle to the center of the Gypsy quilt. Pedill@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI love the center circle in the Gypsy quilt - very cute touch. Adorable projects, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJm.znk789@gmail.com
Love VRD patterns and the Gypsy is so cute. Love your addition to the center. Great way to personalize it.
ReplyDeleteYour creations are wonderful! I love how you have balanced your fabrics. Round piece in Gypsy is genius!
ReplyDeleteWow! I think your Gypsy quilt is amazing, and I know how fast that table runner went together. Thanks for sharing. rem9640@aol.com
ReplyDeleteYour Gypsy baby quit is perfect. Gypsy is my favorite pattern in this year's VRD card bundle. I hope to make many fast & fun charity quilts with it!
ReplyDeleteI have three grandsons so of course I like the astronaut-themed project. Pretty sure my grandies would like it too (only it would have to be a tad larger than a baby-sized for them now).
ReplyDeleteGreat spaceship quilt for a little one! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI like the addition of the spaceship in the center of your quilt. I made a project using that same line of pink/brown fabric a while ago.
ReplyDeleteThe Gypsy pattern just makes a perfect baby quilt. Fun fabric choices in yours!
ReplyDeleteOh, these are just perfect! I love the valentine runner and the spaceship quilt. The addition of the applique was a great idea!
ReplyDelete"Clover" is a great way to highlight the Valentine prints. The applique adds a great touch to Gypsy Rose. Happy National Quilting Day, and Happy Hopping!
ReplyDeleteBoth quilts turned out really well! I love Clover in the Valentine's Day fabrics - so cute!
ReplyDeleteYour Valentine squares are just perfect for Clover. It is lovely…and the baby quilt is perfection…such great fabrics for it. jfoor@att.net
ReplyDeleteFestive Valentine's table runner.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your Gypsy. Thank you so much for the detailed pictures and explanation of how you balanced it. Love the addition of the circle in the center.
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I love the Spaceship themed quilt and the back, too!! My grandson would love it!!
ReplyDeleteHi! Your quilt and table runner turned out phenomenal! The table runner will be beautiful during Valentine's. That quilt is adorable for some lucky little boy! What a beautiful twist on the Gypsy pattern. My email address for the contest is jason_burnside@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteAny little kid into robots would love that quilt. 24tangent@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteWhat a cute quilt. Grands and Great Grands are lucky little and big people to have a quilting Grandma.
jsyoungsurgery@gmail.com thank you
ReplyDeleteLove your use of the Gypsy pattern! Great colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun space themed quilt the Gypsy pattern made! Using left overs for table runner also is great idea. Tacdahatgmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love the robots!! And the hearts and chocolate is perfect for Valentine's Day!!
ReplyDeleteEboward@yahoo.com
Ooh love you quilt. Such bright and cheerful colors. I could sure use a couple of table runners also. Thanks for the ideas.
ReplyDeleteYour table runner is a fun quick project! Sometimes I need a project I can finish quickly amid all the works in progress! Shell688 at aol dot com
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your quilts.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Work!!! Love the round rocket ship in the middle of you Gypsy quilt… kimstraughn407@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie and fellow Wisconsite! I'm in Sturtevant, down in the SE corner. Gosh, I just love your Gypsy version. Those boys fabrics just warm my heart and that center spaceship is a fun addition. The table runner is perfect, too. You did a great job selecting and placing the fabrics - it does remind me of chocolate strawberries! Great job. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteHi, Debbie, I'm originally a midwestern girl too. I enjoy making the backs pieced as well. I think of it as a surprise extra! Diane dvcarousel4@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThe table runner is perfect for showcasing the valentine fabrics! And I love the baby quilt -- The center circle applique adds the perfect finishing touch!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabrics
ReplyDeleteBoth your table runner and Gypsy quilt are adorable! kdcamp4attelusdotnet
ReplyDeleteNice choice of fabrics for your projects!
ReplyDeletepmrj333 at gmail dot com
Both quilts are sweet. It would be helpful if you listed the other blogs and links on your post to make it easier to find them.
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are so sweet. Great fabric selections too! nancydotsumneratcomcastdotnet
ReplyDeleteLove your Clover table runner! It's great! And the Gypsy Rose baby quilt is fantastic! I really like the addition of the circle in the middle!
ReplyDeleteI too love the addition of the circle in the middle. I am loving this blog hop. Thanks for participating
ReplyDeletePerfect fabric selections for both. Your runner definitely reminds me of strawberries and chocolate.
ReplyDeleteFun quilts to make! deemoo@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteLove both quilts, but gotta say the robots and space ship quilt is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI really like both of your projects! Super adorable robot and space quilt!!
ReplyDeleteLove your space quilt. My boys would love that. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower and like the bright colors you chose for the VRD pattern. I use a lot of bright colors for children so they are happy quits
ReplyDeleteLove your addition to the middle of Gypsy - great idea! Thanks for sharing that.
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are great. The patterns are simple and work up nicely. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like both your projects, but I especially like your Valentine table runner. Thank you for participating.
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilts each with a perfect fabric selection.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect circle. I like this personalization.
ReplyDeleteFun quilts you made! Thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteI like your selection of fabrics and choice of patterns. Thank you.
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I love the table runner with the browns and pinks and red this blog hop is interesting. Mindy mtwolfeden@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWow, you stitched two of the patterns. Isn’t it fun to sew them and results are so satisfying!!
ReplyDeleteMrssummy@gmail.com
I like your quilts!
ReplyDeleteAdorable finishes - great fabric choices. cmberry@lsu.edu
ReplyDeleteGreat job with pattern and fabric selection.
ReplyDeleteI liked the colors you chose for your table runner and your quilt is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI really love the spaceship in the middle of your Gypsy quilt!
ReplyDeleteDroseman58 at yahoo dot com
I especially liked the circle you added to the Gypsy pattern. It really spotlit the rocket theme.
ReplyDeletemlminnis@windstream.net
The runner turned out super cute. Inspired to try with some patriotic fabric for the summer holidays.
ReplyDeletekathy_cocker@yahoo.com
I wish I was organized enough to get table runners done for the holidays so what a wonderful short project to do with limited time. Thank you for the ideas!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your creations!
ReplyDeletejmvineyard@yahoo.com
Nice quilty finishes--I especially like your table runner!
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Thanks for sharing, I love seeing all the different creations. odiane79 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea with the rocket in the center. It really makes the fabric shine
ReplyDeleteThat rocket really takes this quilt pattern over the top. It is a perfect baby quilt pattern and so many options depending on the occasion with the clover pattern! Holiday table runner are a great way to get into the holiday spirit for sure. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe more I see the versions of Gypsy on this hop, the more I like it! It really makes a sweet quilt for a baby or child, especially with rockets! I like the center applique that you added and the puffy batting is perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove the table runner!
ReplyDeleteDeb FitzGerald. Debf1243@aol.com
I love how you added the circle to your Gypsy quilt. It is a very happy quilt. By quiltingminnie@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteFun patterns. I picked up a few patterns and kits at Villa Rosa’s booth at quiltcon recently. Can’t wait to dig in. Michelle Mrush2@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteYour Clover runner turned out sew pretty! I really love those colors together, and of course, I have that Charm Square pack.....somewhere. LOL! The addition of the rocket appliqued circle to the center of your Gypsy quilt was such a cool idea. A lovely way to delight a child, for sure.
ReplyDeleteOops, forgot to included my email. littlequilts at windstream dot net
DeleteBoth of your quilts are delightful! You have a gift for picking fun fabrics! Thanks for sharing your quilts and thanks for your inspiring blog!
ReplyDeleteLove the table runner and what a fun boy quilt! The fabric was perfect and I liked the addition of the rocket circle! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMrspcballard at Gmail dot com
Your hearts runner is lovely. Sure to be enjoyed for years.
ReplyDeleteI love how you did the Gypsy quilt. So cute. paweis at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteGreat projects! knitbug at charter dot net
ReplyDeleteGreat use of your stash. jacominaderegt@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove your projects you made. I am needing to make some quick NICU baby quilts for donation and think the gypsy quilt would be great for that. Thank you for your great blog
ReplyDeleteJillne1@hotmail.com
Really like your projects
ReplyDeleteSo much fun. Love this for a child.
ReplyDeleteWow. Great prizes. I love Villa Rose patterns. They are such fun and I love your quilts. Great selection of colours for the pattern style. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun version of Gypsy!
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DeleteYour table runner is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI hope to use a few VRD patterns to make some quilts.
Please enter me into the drawing.
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I love how the patterns lend themselves to a quickly made project! Thank you for the opportunity to be in the drawing, Nadja, nbod@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove both of those quilts.what a cheerful kids quilt. The colors of the table runner are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteYou were the first blogger I read that used the table runner pattern. You convinced me to buy the set! Love the flange idea. You quilt is splendid also, particularly with the circle rocket added. Thanks for participating!!
ReplyDeletethanks for participating and thanks for the opportunity to win a prize. i enjoyed your blog today. i like making baby quilts for the pregnancy centers here locally. patti in florida pleal@cfl.rr.com
ReplyDeleteHaha I have that same fabric you used in the table runner but in blues....Love it... and the kids snuggly is so cute.... happyness04431@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteNice addition of the spaceship in the center! kathrie@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThe flange was a nice addition to the table runner. Thanks for the tip. Love the robot astronauts!
ReplyDeleteLove what you did in the center of the gypsy quilt! It is too cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely festive table runner and adding a circle applique was a great way to finish your version of the Gypsy pattern!!
ReplyDeleteLove the circle inset on the Gypsy. whatamama2002@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI really love your fabric choices ! The one just made me think of chocolate covered strawberries!
ReplyDeleteThe Gypsy pattern is fun. I think that could be my next baby quilt
ReplyDeleteThank you for explaining how you did the colors to balance them. That was my lesson for the day! And it's really cute too!
ReplyDeleteYour runner and quilt turned out lovely, really like the colours on both :)
ReplyDeleteYour projects are darling!!! I can't wait to add these cards to my collection!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a colorful and fun baby quilt! I may have to add that pattern to my repertoire!
ReplyDeleteI want to make the table runner....fabulous
ReplyDeleteI love the addition of the circle on the little boy's quilt. I'm sure that quilt will make someone very happy!
ReplyDeleteTwo quilts, both just great!
ReplyDeleteBoth quilts are so colorful and fun. Love the baby quilt with the rocketship in the center.
ReplyDeleteThat rocket center escalates this quilt to the moon! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteYour table runner and quilt both turned out great! I thought about appliquing something in the center of my Gypsy quilt too! Couldn't come up with something quick and easy so I didn't but I think it's a great idea!
ReplyDeleteHi! I think I've already left a comment, but probably forgot my email. Your quilts look fantastic. You did an excellent job! Thank you for considering me for this contest!
ReplyDeleteJason_burnside@hotmail.com
I always get a kick out of making new quilts out of fabric I have used in the past to make quilts, especially if those quilts have sentimental value. It was fun to see yours. etalmage@earthlink.net
ReplyDeleteBoth of your quilts turned out great! I love the fabrics in the baby quilt.
ReplyDeleteI have some fabric saved up to make a table runner. The clover pattern looks like something I could do!
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are lovely and the center of Gypsy is a nice way to make it a little different. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy making and using and gifting table runners. I will have to give the Clover pattern a try! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteExcellent choice of fabrics for your Gypsy quilt. The applique adds such a unique touch. quiltcarver at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with both patterns.
ReplyDeleteI love VR patterns! I made the cutest baby quilt using Gingerbread and the recipient loved it! Sue/missmaggie54@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteBoth quilts are lovely. Sounds like you had a lot of fun
ReplyDeleteSue at sad.lerch.family
I love the addition of applique. edgarkevin@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the patterns! Adding the rocket in the middle breaks it up a bit and works wonderfully! emilylfreese at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteWhat fun quilts you made. Great fabric selection and colors. They are both beautiful and inspirational.
ReplyDeleteI like your blog. You were busy sewing and quilting for Villa Rosa. Love the choice of fabrics. gaynelquilts@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteGypsy has by far been so versatile!! Love your version cwells96@msn.com
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