Much to my surprise, my online bloggy friend Rhonda was creating for me! Rhonda writes Quilter in the Gap blog and hosts a podcast which is completely entertaining to listen to! Anyway, I was so super duper excited to see her return address label sticking out of my post box! Want to see what she made?
How spectacular is this? I love how Rhonda took a creative approach to the runner - its not the usual rectangle that we always see. Circles! How great!?!? Want to see each circle up close?
I love the fabric! Now, do you notice anything special here? Yes! Each circle is an independent little quilt that could be used as a place mat, but they're all linked together using little handmade cuff link-like buttons. So, each place mat has a button hole on either side that can then be used to link it up with its buddy. You could even make a circular runner if you have a circular table!
Rhonda also included a handmade Christmas tree ornament with "2011" on it, to commemorate our recent move into our new home. How thoughtful! there were also sheets of stickers that I have since plastered EVERYWHERE.
Rhonda, thank you. Your creativity and inspiration are making my Christmas shiny and bright. I am entirely grateful for your thoughtfulness and your huge effort to make something so beautiful. xx
That's quirky and very delightful.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cool table runner! I have been looking in to what people were making for this swap and it has been stunning, will definitely give it a go if it's on next year!
ReplyDeleteHow clever!
ReplyDeleteThe table runner is so cool and unique. I am so pleased you love it and thrilled you enjoyed the swap!
ReplyDeleteooooh, I wondered where this one was destined for! I watched her making it over at the MCTR: lucky you
ReplyDeleteI had seen the pic on Rhonda's blog but didn't realise it unbuttoned and was so flexible. How clever.
ReplyDeleteO my gosh, it's incredible! What an amazingly innovative take on a table runner, I love it! You are so very lucky :D
ReplyDeleteA tablerunner and toy combined as you play with the arrangement of the circles - could keep you out of mischief for ages!
ReplyDeleteOh the angst Rhonda went through - she is barking mad as it is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Hadley - I don't know why Rhonda gave herself such a hard time about this either! It really is the most creative & wonderful thing ever. There is no way in 1000 years I would have come up with an idea so brilliant. Lucky you :)
ReplyDeleteOh I'm so pleased Rhondas went to you! I really dont know what she's been so worried about, it looks fantastic doesnt it.
ReplyDeletei love it! so creative, i would have never thought of that :)
ReplyDeleteWow- super creative! What a great idea and a pretty runner!
ReplyDeletethose buttons are removeable? how NEAT! never seen anything like it, it's amazing and hand stitched too
ReplyDeleteLucky you! I was wondering who was receiving this beauty (while laughing at the podcasts :oD )
ReplyDeleteWhat a versatile and funky table runner! A little piece of fun on your table for Christmas! Enjoy! Jxo
ReplyDeleterumor has it there might be a tutorial for this runner in the "near" future. Watch my blog for more details.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a great idea and it looks wonderful - I bet Rhonda's relieved you like it!
ReplyDeleteNow that is just plain clever. What a fab thing to have on your table - thre are lots of combinations. One for each day of Christmas?
ReplyDeleteWow! That is such a great idea for a table runner.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Cindy what a lovely unusual table runner. Great idea that you can change them all around
ReplyDeleteWow, are you so excited to have this table runner? I could play with it for hours. You could button on circles depending on the length of the table. Thanks for sharing the photos - Rhonda did a great job.
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