I can’t believe Valentine’s day is day after tomorrow. To be honest, I thought it was still January. This afternoon, we’ll be melting crayons in heart-shaped brownie molds and folding origami yodas for the older kids’ Valentine parties.
On a quiltier note, I wanted to share with you some fun variations on my Conversation Pieces pattern. The table runner above was made by my dear friend, Elizabeth. I love her use of scale in the red prints to make each heart sparkle. She has done an awesome job testing most of my patterns. I must admit, I held my breath on this one a little bit, because the finishing on this pattern is a bit fiddly. However, she started making a SECOND one, so it can’t be too bad!
I’m working on a second one too. I had hoped to send it off before Valentine’s day, complete with candy heart messages tailored to the recipient, but. . . yeah. It’s still patiently waiting its turn to be quilted.
You can also simplify this design into a mug rug.
He, he! I love the pun-y phrases on that one!
To make the mug rug, follow the pattern directions to make a trio of hearts, then applique them onto a layer of felt. I trimmed the first layer to a quarter inch past the hearts, then appliqued it to a second piece of felt. (That’s actually cream felt, by the way. Next time I’ll use a different color, as it looks too much like batting to me!)
Check out my Craftsy store this week for a special sale price on this pattern.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
The red runner is toooo cute! Do love the original pastels, however…
Of course I love the puns and the mug mat!!!!
Oooo, so exciting to see it in print/blog/?? I wish I had thought of the mug rug. Maybe that will come soon. hmmm You know, you keep my project list very full
Ooh! Love the red hearts as much as the conversation hearts- well done Elizabeth and Emily!! And the mug rugs are perfect… So, so fun! Wish we were up there quilting with y’all…