Monday, March 5, 2018

"The Girls". A New Pattern

It's been months since I've published a new pattern, but my house is quiet - too quiet, and I have more time than I ever wanted. I plan to fill much of that time with sewing. This week I finished working with the hens.  The bright colors and busy hens with button eyes make me smile every time I look at them.

"The Girls", Table Runner 11" x 29"
https://www.craftsy.com/quilting/patterns/the-girls-table-runner/570622
The baby chicks are fun, too. I hand embroidered their beaks and  legs.



I only used three hens in the table runner, but a templates for a fourth hen are included in the pattern.  I used that hen and one extra to make 9" blocks. I haven't decided what to do with them yet. They could go into a lap quilt. That might be fun. 



I can think of so many other ways to use the chickens. These two would be fun on a pillow. I reversed the templates for the chicken on the left for this project.


Or, all four could fit together on a wall hanging. As you can see, I played around quite a bit before settling on the table runner.


It's time to start thinking about a new idea to work on. A mug rug? A square table topper? A lap quilt? Something pieced?

It will officially be spring in less than three weeks! I am so looking forward to sunny skies, mild temperatures, and flowers in bloom.

Wishing you a wonderful week!

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6 comments:

  1. LindaMarch 6, 2018 at 9:59 AM

    Just adorable Karen! So lifelike! I downloaded the pattern and have lots of ideas to make their colors a bit more like ours (:)). Thanks and good for you for staying busy. All the best, Linda B

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    1. 2 stringsMarch 6, 2018 at 10:06 AM

      Thank you, Linda. I'd love to see photos of what you do with the hens.

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  2. Patti G.March 7, 2018 at 1:23 PM

    Just adorable! All your designs are. I had so much fun with the kitties in the sewing room pattern.

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    1. 2 stringsMarch 7, 2018 at 1:27 PM

      Sewing should be fun. You've made my day, Patti.

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  3. UnknownSeptember 24, 2018 at 12:03 PM

    So sorry for your loss. I sure can relate. I went thru a similar situation when I lost the love of my life. I found you in Pinterest and I love your work. Do you have a book I can purchase?

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    1. 2 stringsSeptember 29, 2018 at 1:50 PM

      I'm so sorry that you also had to suffer the loss of one you loved so dearly. It leaves an empty space that will never be filled. No, I've never written a book. I wish I had time for writing, but my little patterns keeps me more than busy enough.

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