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  

April's Sew Kitschy Block

Better Late Than Never....

I finally found time to complete my April Sew Kitschy Block of the Month!  
You can join in on the paper piecing fun, too,  by going to Quiet Play blog.  Kristy has designed these fun retro kitchen blocks... the current month's block is available at no cost!
           
                     

The Sew Kitschy BoM .... at Quiet Play  
Designed by Kristy  

April's block is this cute  teapot!

April's Sew Kitschy block   pattern 

And this is my teapot:

April's Sew Kitschy block      Teapot

And  here are the first four blocks all together:

Jan  Feb  Mar  April    Sew Kitschy blocks     by Susie's Sunroom

Before I know it,  half of the blocks will be completed!

I loved making this block.   ( It may be possible that I  have "a thing" for teapots...)

Elegant Teapot  paper pieced pattern available at Kristy's Craftsy
I added some pinwheels to make a table topper  (click here to see my post)

More Elegant Teapots   !   

It's raining here today.... a perfect day to paper piece with a pot of tea at my side!

I'm off to my sewing room!

Linked at:   And Sew We Craft Together @   And Sew We Craft  and

                 Sew Kitschy @  Quiet Play 

More Patchique' Blocks

Patchique' blocks 12  and  90

Some new  Patchique' Blocks

Patchwork and Applique' blocks from the book, Japanese Taupe Quilts

I made two very interesting Patchique'  blocks , sewing along with Amanda, The Patchsmith. And I totally admit that I would've felt quite scared   intimidated  to make  Block # 12 , if I  wouldn't  have  had Amanda's excellent tutorial and tips to  guide me !


Patchique' block 12:  Atsuita koshi  (means "Noh robe check")

Block 12 - Noh robe costume  photo from book

There are 61 separate pieces in this block!  Luckily, Amanda figured out a better way to create the block....using some strips.   (  And, I am so happy to have finally figured out the " all important scant quarter inch " combination on my sewing machine!)

Block #12    Noh robe check      by Susie's Sunroom

 I was able to make it the exact size!  (Close your eyes if you don't want to see me do the  Happy Dance here!)

Block # 90:  Yayuki  ( means Snow Arrow)

Block 90   Snow arrow    from book

This block also has a lot of little appliqued pieces....43 and  a yoyo center.

I machine blanket stitched around each little piece.   (This is good practice for my blanket stitching!)  I have decided to practice making more yoyos.  I'd like to make a yoyo project sometime soon.   Anybody else out there want to join in with me?

Block # 90  Snow arrow    by Susie's Sunroom

Once again,  the time spent on making these blocks was well worth the effort!  I like both of the blocks very much and felt relaxed while creating them!  

Completed Patchique blocks   by Susie's Sunroom

I'll be making the next blocks soon... blocks 30 and 85.  

You can see my blocks, along with Amanda's beautiful blocks, in her fabric choices , in the Patchique' Flickr Group.

I'm off to my sewing room!