Hi Cuties, well I've finished the first Holly table runner for my ladies luncheon this coming December. I just made a simple 4 and a half inch red square, then cut 5 inch square green holly fabric and halved them on the diagonal to give me the side pieces. Once finished I measured the length and width and added a 1 and a half inch white border. When that was done I added an embroidered holly design in each square. I then did a backing in red by just making it a couple of inches longer and wider and sewed down the side seams and then folded in the top and bottom. Next I just stitched in the ditch of the red squares. I may still do some more ditch stitching on some of the other bits. It's 8.30pm Thursday evening and I'm finished sewing for the day. Hope you all have a great day's sewing on the other side of the world. Love Chris

So beautiful. I am inspired to make one.

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by pennifold 27 Apr 2016

I'm so happy to have inspired you. You can make this type of runner in any size, so it's just up to you what you want. Welcome to Cute if I haven't welcomed you. Love Chris, Newcastle, Australia

Just lovely, Chris...as always, there will be some very happy ladies at your luncheon...still waiting for that invitation... :)

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by pennifold 22 Apr 2016

Thanks Kim, well you know you are always welcome to come on over, or should that be come on down under! he he he! Love Chris

your Ladies are very lucky to receive such a beautiful Gift Hugs Ursula

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by pennifold 22 Apr 2016

Thanks so much Ursula. Hope where you live you are getting some rain. It's been raining here since about 4.30 this afternoon, it's lovely! Love Chris

by castor 24 Apr 2016

we had 10 mm overnight but need more to get ready for Winter still warm here 25 C Today Ursula

Hello Chris, Good to see you are sewing again! Love the table runner, I'll have to look out for my invitation this year! LOL It might take a while to come to FNQ knowing our postal system! I always make a gift as well for the ladies in my sewing group for Christmas and Easter.

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by pennifold 22 Apr 2016

Thanks so much Mary and I hope you share your gifts on here. Love Chris

Love itChris. Beautiful workLillian

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by pennifold 22 Apr 2016

Thanks Miss Lillian, praying and hoping Ron is doing well - you too! Love Chris

Really nice table runner

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by pennifold 21 Apr 2016

Thank you so much, love Chris

Very Christmasy! Nice work.

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by pennifold 21 Apr 2016

Thank you so much, love Chris

Smart lady to get ready for Christmas early. Table runner will be lovely on your table. Thank you for sharing. Happy Stitching Brenda Lea

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by pennifold 21 Apr 2016

Thanks Brenda but this is not for me. I am making one each for all the ladies who come to my luncheon. I made mine and posted it a couple of days ago. Mine was all done in the hoop and because it took so long I decided to make these ones, much faster. Love Chris

Great job, very festive.

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by pennifold 21 Apr 2016

Thank you so much Teresa, love Chris

Very pretty. You said Your first---are you making one for each of the ladies? If so, WOW!!

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by pennifold 21 Apr 2016

Yes Rach, I am making 1 for every lady. It will just be something for their Christmas tables. Love Chris

Very appropriate for the season, reds,holly,etc. Lovely job and thank you for taking the time to explain how you put it together. I keep saying, I need to make 'something' for my long table for all seasons, to cover some bad places on the ends, but haven't figured out just 'what' yet. It's about 9 feet long and needs to go all the way....sigh......This is very pretty.-Toogie

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by pennifold 21 Apr 2016

Well, this type of runner would be ideal Toogie, you can just keep adding pieces. It's very easy to do and of course you can make the squares bigger if needed. This runner turned out to be about 27 and a half inches long. Love Chris

terrific job Chris ~hugs~

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by pennifold 21 Apr 2016

Thanks Loralye, love Chris

Great table runner. Can't wait to see what other items you make for the luncheon. Hugs Lynn

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by pennifold 21 Apr 2016

Thanks Lynn, in the pipeline at the moment. Love Chris

Very festive. You are truly getting a early start. Love the result.

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by pennifold 21 Apr 2016

Thanks Angie, me too! Love Chris

You are off to an exceptional start on this year's beautiful decorations and gifts. This is a beautiful table runner. I'm glad you are feeling better and able to stitch again.

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by pennifold 21 Apr 2016

Thanks so much Karen, it's been a while I can tell you. Love Chris

Cute Idea, Holly is a great theme. I know my invitation got lost in cyber space last year, I will have to watch closer for it this year. LOL! Nice to see you busy again. Sandy

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by pennifold 21 Apr 2016

Thanks Sandy, oh well, you don't know the Australian postal system!!!!! he he he! Love Chris

I just love seeing the gifts for your ladies luncheon each year. The runner is beautiful and you are so thoughtful. Hugs

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by pennifold 21 Apr 2016

Thank you so much, love Chris

Ho - ho - ho !!! Christmas around the corner. That is a lovely runner!!! But remember - we on the other half of the world deserve a bit of spring and summer before putting up next Christmas decoration :-) Of course, this was meant funny :-) Hugs Maria

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by pennifold 21 Apr 2016

Yes, I know Maria. I hope Spring is in full bloom and summer will not be too hot for you. Love Chris

Nice job. This will be a great treat for them. Thanks for sharing with us. Good luck getting them all finished. Mechille :)

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by pennifold 21 Apr 2016

Thanks Mechille, love Chris

Perfect gift for the holidays. I like your holly fabric - it coordinates nicely with the holly design you chose. Well done!

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by pennifold 21 Apr 2016

Thanks very much. Holly is the theme for my ladies luncheon this year. I've already done the tea towels and I've got a couple of other things in my mind to do. Love Chris

That's a lovely runner, Chris!
Hugs, Lidia

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by pennifold 21 Apr 2016

Thanks so much Lidia, love Chris

Turned out lovely Chris,
your ladies will love them.

So nice to see you up and embroiderying again
hugs
Michelle

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by pennifold 21 Apr 2016

Hello my darling, yes, it's been great to begin these. I've got all the 7 sets waiting to go. I've got Ophelie and Delphi tomorrow, as it's school holidays here in New South Wales. I don't think I'll be doing any sewing tomorrow but I'll see if I can do some more on Saturday. Love Chris