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
23 comments:
That's quirky and very delightful.
That 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!
How clever!
The table runner is so cool and unique. I am so pleased you love it and thrilled you enjoyed the swap!
ooooh, I wondered where this one was destined for! I watched her making it over at the MCTR: lucky you
I had seen the pic on Rhonda's blog but didn't realise it unbuttoned and was so flexible. How clever.
O my gosh, it's incredible! What an amazingly innovative take on a table runner, I love it! You are so very lucky :D
A tablerunner and toy combined as you play with the arrangement of the circles - could keep you out of mischief for ages!
Oh the angst Rhonda went through - she is barking mad as it is brilliant!
I'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 :)
Oh I'm so pleased Rhondas went to you! I really dont know what she's been so worried about, it looks fantastic doesnt it.
i love it! so creative, i would have never thought of that :)
Wow- super creative! What a great idea and a pretty runner!
those buttons are removeable? how NEAT! never seen anything like it, it's amazing and hand stitched too
Lucky you! I was wondering who was receiving this beauty (while laughing at the podcasts :oD )
What a versatile and funky table runner! A little piece of fun on your table for Christmas! Enjoy! Jxo
rumor has it there might be a tutorial for this runner in the "near" future. Watch my blog for more details.
It's such a great idea and it looks wonderful - I bet Rhonda's relieved you like it!
Now 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?
Wow! That is such a great idea for a table runner.
What a cool idea!
Merry Christmas!
Cindy what a lovely unusual table runner. Great idea that you can change them all around
Wow, 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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