Happy Friday, Friends. I am constantly amazed how fast the week goes by, and Friday always seems to come too quickly. I am eager to share with you my Persian Rug runner before the week ends. Persian Rug is featured in Annie’s newly release book, Fat Quarter Shuffle.
[image source: Annie’s]
All the projects in Fat Quarter Shuffle have to use only 6 fat quarters, with blending yardages allowed. Because of the size (32″ x 15″), My Persian Rug runner top uses exactly 6 fat quarters for its construction, without any help from extra yardages.
Persian Rug uses fabrics from Riley Blake’s Serenata‘s collection – lots of beautiful flora and foliage… in gray, yellow and blue, a rather yummy combination, don’t you think?
This project illustrates the concept of “quilting makes the quilt”. Let’s start with the image of the runner top before quilting. You will notice that the blocks are normal blocks made with squares, unassuming.
The square blocks sort of take on a glamorous turn after strands of pearls are quilted on them, don’t you think? Somehow the quilting has altered the square look of the blocks, and now they don’t look so square anymore, do they?
Quilting was done using Aurifil Mako 50 Cotton thread over Hobbs Tuscany Silk batting. The reason I love Aurifil for quilting is because I can quilt these precious pebbles/precious teeny tiny and not ever have issue with thread buildup.
Here is a close-up shot:
And here is a super close-up shot. The pebbles were quilted free-handed in contrasting thread after I drew the petal outline on the blocks. Click here to read my Thread Talk post on contrast quilting.
Aurifil Mako 50 Cotton + Hobbs Tuscany Silk Batting + Free-handed pebbles = the following image!
You have probably noticed the pebbles aren’t the only elements that are tiny. The gray sashing you see finish at 1/4″ wide. I personally like the effect of narrow sashing strips. I think they make strong visual statements.
I thoroughly enjoyed making Persian Rug. I hope you have enjoyed seeing it as well.
Click here to purchase Fat Quarter Shuffle.
Click here to view information on my Learn to Machine Quilt online class/DVD that covers how to quilt the pebbles.
Thanks for stopping by, Dear Friends! I do wish you have a most blessed weekend. See you next week – I will have more featured projects to share!
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2013 has been a busy year. Have you seen my other 2013 published projects?
Have you see my other 2013 magazine features/published work?
Annie’s Love Those Precuts Book (January 2013): Apple of My Eye
Annie’s Sweet Layer Cakes Book (April 2013): Sunburst Melody
Annie’s Fat Quarter Shuffle (October 2013): Starry Dance
Fons and Porter Easy Quilts (Spring 2013): Baubles, Baubles
Fons and Porter Easy Quilts (Summer 2013): Curious Cats
Fons and Porter Easy Quilts (Summer 2013): Fabrique Foursome
Fons and Porter Easy Quilts (Fall 2013): Interlock
Fons and Porter’s Love of Quilting (March/April 2013): Now I know my ABC’s
Machine Quilting Unlimited (March/April 2013): Quilting Curvy Feathers
QUILT (June/July 2013): Color Burst
QUILT (June/July 2013): Pattern Play
QUILT (August/September 2013): Enchanted Forest
QUILT (October/November 2013): Rise & Shine
Quilt-it…today (July/August 2013): Yay Day
Quilt Trends (Winter 2013, Cover Quilt): Tango
Quilt Trends (Fall 2013): Manhattan
Quilts and More (Spring 2013): 2 Wishes
Quilts and More (Spring 2013): Watercolor Sketches
Quilter’s World (February 2013): New Life
Quilter’s World (April 2013): Monkey Around
Quilter’s World (Summer 2013): Garden Mist
Quilter’s World (Autumn 2013): Christmas Cheer
Quilter’s World (Autumn 2013): Quilty Christmas Ornaments
Quilter’s World (Winter 2013): Elephant Walk
Quilter’s World QUICK & EASY QUILTS (Spring 2013): In & Out
Quilter’s World QUICK & EASY QUILTS (Spring 2013): Garden Maze
Simple Quilts & Sewing (Spring 2013): Stained Glass
The Quilter (December 2012/January 2013): Not Too Square
The Quilter (April/May 2013): In the Meadow
The Quilter (August/September 2013): Rising Stars, Cover Quilt
The Quilter (Holiday 2013): Midnight Flurry
The Quilter (Holiday 2013): Winter Wonderland
The Quilter (December 2013/January 2014): Farmyard Crossing
The Quilter (December 2013/January 2014): Boxing Day
Benartex Free Pattern (March 2013): Pumpkin Patch/Autumn Fauna
Benartex Free Pattern (March 2013): Flora Linda/Catalina
Benartex Free Pattern (June 2013): Birds on a Wire using Let’s Tweet
Benartex Free Pattern (July 2013): Silver Lining using Urban Oasis
Benartex (August 2013): The Gallery using Floral Philosophy
Lecien Free Pattern, Lynette Anderson (April 2013): Forest Floor/Wildflower Wood
Lecien Free Pattern, Lynette Anderson (September 2013): Country Stars/Mending Fences
Quilting Treasures Free Pattern (January 2013): Mediterranean Dream
Quilting Treasures Free Pattern (February 2013): Butterfly Kisses
Quilting Treasures Free Pattern (June 2013): Simply Sweet using lief!Lifestyle
Quilting Treasures Free Pattern (July 2013): Rooster Royale
Quilting Treasures Free Pattern (October 2013): Moonflower
Quilting Treasures Free Pattern (October 2013): Tutu Cute
RJR Fabrics Free Pattern (May 2013): Nature’s Harmony/Silent Harmony
RJR Fabrics Free Pattern (May 2013): Tied with a Bow/A Gingerbread Christmas
Ivory Spring 
Oh, my WORD!! It’s absolutely LOVELY!
This is an absolutely darling table runner, I love it! And, the name is perfect, the multi-boarders with the thin line of white really give it persian rug perfection.
Have a great day.
Always, Queenie
Very nice…
Beautiful table runner and the quilting is unmatchable.
Lovely runner! It would look very pretty on my table. Have a great weekend!
I so agree…..the thread works so well with tiny motifs (without the thready build-up heaviness). Such a beautiful little project and your quilting sets off the piecing, creating a wonderful added dimension. As always, impeccable finish. Hugs……SSAB
Ooh!! I really like this one! Great pattern, wonderful fabrics, spectacular quilting. The fun and creative quilting really sets it off. Definitely a first place winner!!! Have a fun weekend.
Gorgeous little quilt! The fabrics are perfect for the project, and that quilting really does make the quilt!
Beautiful fabrics, precise piecing, stunning quilting. Wow!
I love it Wendy!
Wow, very pretty Wendy. But of course your quilting takes it over the top. Beautiful!
Good day Wendy! I love the simplicity of both the piecing and the quilting. Unusual style quilting with the pebbles like that. It really accents the quilt well.
the quarter inch bordering is a great move, too.
Have a good weekend friend!
Wendy, that is a fascinating pattern! I love how the quilting adds its own geometric shape to the pattern. I see a cross which I love.
xoxoxox
Sheila
That looks beautiful, Wendy. The first element I noticed was the tiny sashing and then the pearls. Both make the quilt so spectacular.
It is gorgeous! Your quilting is always so pretty.
This is so pretty and inspires me to make something similar for a friend who requested “Italianique” when I asked her what style of quilt she’d like. I think this may fulfill that description if made with some Italianique colors!
That is so cute! Love the “pearls.”
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Wendy, you continue to inspire me. Love your table runner. And the touch of pearl quilting is stunning. Thanks so much for sharing! :) Enjoy you weekend also!
I’m so glad you got a close up pic of those little circles! so pretty and perfect.
Wendy you’ve outdone yourself once again. The fabric selection, design and quilting are just beautiful on this wee table runner. I adore the tiny quilted pebbles AND the 1/4 inch border trim. I must use this in a runner soon – – thank you so much for sharing! Have a wonderful weekend, Karen
Those tiny pebbles are soooo perfect for this piece. I think you should write your own pattern book!!
Wendy this is just beautiful. Amazing work.