Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Tablerunner Done!

I finished the table runner I've been working on and it's now at the Quilted Bear being displayed. My DH doesn't usually say much about my quilts, he might ask "who's that one for" or mostly he will say "that's a nice quilt" or sometimes doesn't notice a new quilt in the house until I point it out laying over the couch. When he saw this table runner, he not only immediately noticed it but also felt the need to give me his opinion...I thought it was very funny what he said. "That's not staying here is it?" No it's a sample for the store. "You can tell Jenny that she can keep this sample, we don't want it back". It made me laugh to think he was telling me how much he didn't like my newest project. When I was finishing the binding, he said "when are you taking that runner to the store?" Hmmm.....I think he was trying to tell me somthing....don't you think???

A small quilt I've been working on as well, this is a smaller version of the one I saw on Darlene's blog a few weeks ago. I loved the black, beige and red combination and just had to make my own version.

Happy Stitching!
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32 comments:

  1. KimFebruary 3, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Oh, I think your runner is cute and cheerful! Is it the bright fabric your husband objects to? I suppose I could see a GUY not liking it much! LOL!

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  2. CandaceFebruary 3, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    Wendy - this is too funny - my husband does the same thing - at least he's not afraid to express his opinon! Well I sure like your runner and the small quilt - I really like how you added the cream squares - it really makes the black and red pop!
    Cheers!

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  3. KateFebruary 3, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Definitely a guy thing! I think it looks lovely.

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  4. QuiltNut CreationsFebruary 3, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    love your 16 patch and the runner is very cute!

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  5. JanetFebruary 3, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    I very much like the colours of the wee quilt. Your runner looks great too.

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  6. Stina BlomgrenFebruary 4, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    LOL...
    Good thing he said something...:o)
    And Im impressed of him seeing it..mine would definetly NOT have seen it..lol...
    Love your little quilt(actually better than the runner...:o) So I go with your Hubby...:o)

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  7. UnknownFebruary 4, 2009 at 2:43 AM

    My husband has also said similar things like "We are keeping that one, are we?" I guess it is their way of being polite and not saying what they really feel.... "I hate that". Gotta love them.

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  8. CarolFebruary 4, 2009 at 3:30 AM

    Hubby's are so funny...they all have their little ways of expressing their opinions...LOL! I think it's very cute and I love the red and black.

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  9. Abby and StephanieFebruary 4, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    So sorry your husband does not have good taste! I think it's beautiful. :o) Years ago and for years everytime my husband saw me working on something he said "is that going to fit a bed?" Silly man thought every quilt should have a utilitarian purpose. Now he knows better.

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you!!! Yepper....today is the day, right?!

    My husband is the SAME WAY! OMG....I could have wrote that post. I think if they like something it doesn't bother them and it seems as though they don't notice it....but boy if they don't care for something the are sure to voice their opinions.

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  11. Karen - Quilts...etc.February 4, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    I like both of them. Husband's - who can figure them out :)
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  12. KarenFebruary 4, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Men! The table runner is very nice and I love your small quilt.

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  13. LibbyFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Husbands . . . it's great how they are supportive but still have opinions *s*

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Lol... that is funny! Men...

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  15. Knot GardenFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    I think your DH was a bit too dismissive of that runner, LOL! At least he notices what you're working on. It's brighter than your usual style but I like it very much.
    The red and black one though is really beautiful!

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  16. Carrie ~ Cricketwood PrimsFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Lol... funny, I really like the binding on the runner. I think the customers will be more receptive.

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  17. em's scrapbagFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Funny how men leave their little hints. I like it. And the little quilt is adorable.

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  18. DarleneFebruary 4, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Love the tablerunner but the mini version of my quilt is darling.

    :-)

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  19. sewkalicoFebruary 4, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Well it's not your usual style so maybe it was a shock to him ;-)
    Perhaps as a joke, you could give it to him for his birthday or something LOL

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  20. Peg - Happy In QuiltingFebruary 4, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Fanatic tabel runner love the applique on the end.

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  21. Quilts And PiecesFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Too funny! Sounds like something Mark would say! I LOVE your little quilt like Darlene's! I just loved, loved, loved hers!

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  22. CaroleFebruary 5, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    Men! They can be strange! Well at least he noticed! lol Cute mini copy cat quilt! I just love your work! Hugs!

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  23. Carrie P.February 5, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    Did your husband explain why he doesn't like it. My husband will ask "Are you keeping this one or is going somewhere else?"
    I think the tablerunner turned out very nice.

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  24. JudyFebruary 5, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Ohhh I have an Inkwell(?) bundle that looks familiar waiting to be washed! Yummy mini quilt!

    The table runner is bright but not too shocking...I'm guessing he's not a mod bright kinda guy! LOL!

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  25. Red Geranium CottageFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Hey Wendy, love that tablerunner and your little red/black and beige quilt. Very cute. Arent men funny?? What do they know about quilting?? lolol

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  26. Ginger PatchesFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    Well I liked that table runner, if the store doesn't want it I'll take it lol!! I love your little quilt too :)

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  27. UnknownFebruary 5, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    I know the phrases "who´s that one for" and "that´s a nice quilt" and nothing more. I would have laughed too listening to your DH telling that he didn´t want the table runner in the house!

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  28. KarenFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Is the quilt a bit to bright and wild for him? That's funny that it wasn't snapping his socks and wanted it out of the house. Oh I love that little quilt - those colors are yummy together.

    Hugs - karen

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  29. *karendianne.February 8, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Love the black, beige and red and oh Wendy, the story of your DH's comments- hilarious!!!

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  30. paront1222@comcast.netFebruary 15, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Husbands are funny aren't they....but at least they are honest.
    I LOVE your runner.....
    Peggy in NJ

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  31. TexanFebruary 21, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Yep that sounds like a honeyman for sure LOL... they say things so different than we do, TEE HEE...

    I loved that table runner :O)...

    Gotta love these honeymen :O)...

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  32. antique quilterFebruary 27, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    I love your version of Darlene's quilt! oh my I need to make this too.
    love the black and reds!
    wow so many wonderful pictures and projects today...you have been busy!
    Love that antique quilt too, my colors right now...
    will have to figure that out for the pattern
    thanks wEndy!
    Kathie

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