Monday, November 15, 2010

SewCalGal's Christmas Quilt Show 2010

It's time for another blog hop (with fun prizes), this time at SewCalGal's blog. Her Christmas hop last year was enjoyable.
I have a little double-sided wall hanging (13"x13") that's a wannabe table mat so I had some fun over the weekend and tried out three options for usage. I made it two or three years ago and just love the color combination. The floral was my jump off fabric and then I picked out a few fat quarters from my collection and played till I was happy with the combination. I did traditional 9 patch blocks on the front and free formed the back.



Option #1 probably won't happen since we hang our stockings on the mantel.
Option #2 looks great under my prayer plant and picks up the colors from the leaves.
Option #3 is where it sits at the moment till I get ready for Christmas :)

Before I forget here's the back of my "mat". I might add more stitching but I'm in no rush to do so.
So hop on over to http://sewcalgal.blogspot.com or click on the BIG button on my sidebar and join in the fun.

33 comments:

Nina Marie said...

what a cute project!

Lisa at Sun Naturals said...

Very nice! I like it under the candle with the pictures :-)

Joanna said...

I like option 3 because you can see that beautiful mat. I love the colors and the creative backing. Very nice.

Ariane said...

Your mat is very cute!!! Love the colors!

Karen said...

Hi Carol.
This is a sweet little table mat and I like it sitting near your lovely photos where it can be easily seen.

Dawn said...

So cute, and versatile!

Dana Gaffney said...

It does look good under the prayer plant, but you can't see it, I like the hanging off the mantle, maybe the stocking will make room for it.

Calicojoan said...

These colors are beautiful. I love the warmth!

Lois said...

I think that is really pretty and the colors are lovely. I too like it under candle. Thanks for sharing. Love Lois

QuiltSue said...

You obviously had fun photographing it for us, thank you.

Sandy said...

Cute table mat, thanks for sharing.

Linda in Calif. said...

I kind of like it under the prayer plant but it so cute it's going to look good anywhere you put it.

Denise in PA said...

I think Option 3 looks particularly lovely! Also, thanks so much for stopping by to see my Christmas Quilt!

Anonymous said...

I love seeing these little table mats (quilts) around the house. They bring a warmth and coziness to an area.

...Karen

Ivory Spring said...

Option #3 is my pick! :)

andsewon said...

What a lovely mat. It will add charm wherever you use it!

Nanbon44 said...

lovely project, thank you for sharing..

Quiltbenaco said...

L'opzione con la candela รจ quella che preferisco!
Molto carino
Ciao Domenica

http://thankfullga447 said...

The colors are really great, love the photos and candle works out well.

Teresa said...

Very Cute!! I like the fabric choices...

Jocelyn said...

Very nicely done. I love the way you have it displayed.

Dresden Quilter said...

It is very cute. I like it under the candle.

Nancy Sue said...

What a cute project! I love the back just as much as the front. Thank you for sharing with us!

Roslyn said...

Nice small doable project!

Pat said...

Love the colors!

Lee said...

I love the design of the third one. Really nice!

Apple Avenue Quilts said...

So pretty! I love your fabrics.

Dorothy said...

I like option #3 too. The colors are very rich!

Elzaan said...

Different, pratical,...love it.
Elzaan

Linda said...

Love the table topper! I like to see different ways to use them too. Thanks!

Zlaty said...

Very cute wall hanging and creative use of it!

SewCalGal said...

cute mat. Hope you are having fun viewing all the Christmas quilts in the show. I know I am.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Kim said...

Your wallhanging is very pretty. I love purple.