Summery Table Runner

It's summer in Yuma! What better way to get you table ready for summer foods (like watermelon!!!) than a new table runner?! This one is a simple one, made out of 3/4 yard of fabric and sewn together with no measuring and no pinning. Gasp! Don't tell my mother ;)

Anyway, look at the wee little ants! Don't they just remind you of a little picnic around the 4th of July? Not in Arizona maybe because its way too hot for that nonsense, but in other places maybe, like Tennessee, where I will be in July, woohoo! A while ago I got a Janome Quilters Edition that has several cute stitches that I haven't gotten to use yet, so I seized the opportunity to try the heavy border of Xs on this one. I love how simple little designs can make things look so much better!

 

Now the only problem is that I need to find some good ideas to decorate my table! This just isn't cutting it for me right now!

 

Since we are on the subject, I've decided to find a few little things to share with you guys to make your 4th parties a little more festive! I hope you go check out these and find something that you like.
~Rachel

Oh Sew Crafty Life has a post showing ten different 4th of July desserts!

 

Red Bird Banners has a picnic garland/banner that is so cute!

 

A to Zebra Celebrations shares some 4th of July party ideas. Even one for when you are on a tighter budget!

 

Want more 4th ideas? Here is a pinterest board with some cute ideas!

 

 

 

Easter Table

So, Easter... Already? Okay! I haven't gotten to switch up my decor much and I'm just totally skipping St. Patrick's day so I decided to just try for Easter. I like to try and remember the real reason for it and not just think about how gorgeous my Easter bunny is! Haha, but really, I love the new life and new beginnings and churchy part of Easter! It's kinda like a spring cleaning for the soul :) So in the spirit of all that, I made a quilted runner and redid my dining room table for the occasion. I used some blocks that were a mistake and got kicked out of another quilt for the center an then quilted it with straight lines. I love line quilting, but it is not so fond of me.. Oh well, I'll probably keep trying to do it anyway! Here are some pictures!
~Rachel