Friday, May 16, 2014

Bunnies in Clover

A  Bright Spring Table Runner

Before spring is over, I wanted to show you the table runner that I made for the spring season.  
I was able to find this cute (and free) paper pieced pattern with adorable bunnies and clover, at  Quiltmaker.com


for free pattern  click HERE
 The pattern is designed by Theresa Eisinger.  Theresa makes it into a table topper (sized at 32 in wide x 26 in high), but I made a few changes to create a longer table runner. (46 in wide x 14 1/2 in high)

This is my version of the Spring Hop Table Runner ~


Spring Hop                Table Runner by Susie's Sunroom
Details:

Pattern:   Spring Hop    Bunnies bunnies everywhere  design by Theresa Eisinger
Dimensions:    46 in wide x 14 1/2 in high
Fabrics:   Quilters Linen - in  Buttercup  by Robert Kaufman   for yellow background
                                      in Print Leaf          for grass
               Garden Pindot    by Michael Miller   for sash
               Green Fabric Jellies      at JoAnn Fabric   batik greens jelly roll
               Daisy fabric and tonal white     from my stash
Changes:  I made 4 bunny blocks,  reversing 2 of them   (printed pattern and then used mirror image flip on my printer before I reprinted it)
                I made 4 clover blossom blocks, reversing 2 of them
               I made 3 clover leaf blocks, reversing one of them
               I made sash strip:   green grass      One 40 in x 1 1/2 in
                                           Pink                Two - 40 in x 2 in
                                                                 Two-  10 in x 2 in
                                           Flowers            Two-  40 in x 3 in
                                                                  Two-  15 in x 3 in

               Back as binding-   49 in x 19 in   (trim to 1 inch extra on each of the four sides)
                  * (Made by sewing two  25 inch wide x 19 in high pieces)
                Omit:   the "Spring" word applique'

Embellisments:   Bunny tails -  applique
                          Eye and nose -  embroidery



I machine quilted the leg on each bunny,  some clouds, and some grass texture



 A scallop line  was quilted in the daisy border
I love the varied  colors in the green batik  jelly strips



First half of the table topper



The second half


Back of the table topper


The yellow fabric is really bright....an easy way to brighten a rainy spring day

I will enjoy bringing out my bunnies in the clover table runner for many springs to come.And, I plan on making a few other little projects with these blocks for next spring! This bunny is perfect for Easter, too!

Hope you are enjoying spring!
                                                                

I'm off to my sewing room!
Linking up to :    Can I Get a Whoop Whoop @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict   and
                         Paper Piecing Party @  Quiet Play  

5 comments:

  1. You have the patience of a saint! A great mix of fabrics and a lovely pattern!

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  2. I can practically smell those daisies and tulips! How cute is that?!? I love how bright and happy and "spring-y" it is!

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  3. This is such a cute table topper!! So adorable and you always choose the perfect fabric combination!

    -Soma

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  4. The bunnies, shamrocks, and flowers are darling!!! The machine quilting enhances the grass, bunnies, borders and background. I'm so glad to see your bright and cheerful spring table topper!

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  5. so cute and springy!!! the bunnies are adorable and i love the colors! you always decorate your home so festively!!!

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