Tonight I finished my March Schnibbles top. Yes, you're seeing things right...it's a table runner. No, I didn't lose half of it. In my quest for Spring decorations, a table runner fit the bill better than a 30" inch quiltlet. I am pleased with the dark brown inner border, but let me tell you, I am in LOVE with the combination of the smashed avocado greens and spa blues. Does it seem like that phrase "spa blue" is everywhere these days? I mean, what did we call it before someone came up with SPA blue? Light blue? Pale turquoise? Cerulean, aquamarine? Who decides that SPA BLUE is the new "it" color? Who came up with the notion that SPA BLUE sounds so much more sophisticated than just plain old ordinary aqua? I want in on this. Let it be known, when Nipple Pink makes it big, it was my idea.
It only took one little charm pack to make this table runner. I used everything. I quite like how it turned out and am thinking of blowing through a few more orphan charm packs with this same pattern. I've decided that the real challenge in the Year of Schnibbles is finding a line of fabric with the appropriate ratio of lights to darks needed for the specific pattern chosen. I have a stack of charm packs waiting to be loved, but as I audition them for Schnibbles each month, this one doesn't have enough darks to make the pattern stand out, this one doesn't have enough lights for a background, or the worst one, no value range at all. I'm talking about YOU, Garden Party. You're pretty and all, but you're just one big pile of medium values. I've cast you aside with a scowl for several months now. Your time will come.
My Quality Control Manager is particularly fond of this quilt. It brings out the colors of her eyes. She's so vain. She probably thinks this quilt is about her.
Yeah... I love your Roundabout! While I was super sizing my Schnibbles, it never occurred to me down size one! That fabric is perfect for an Easter table runner. Although, I think that cat has rightly claimed that project...those are definitely her colors!!
I'm still rolling on the floor over the "new pink".....
Posted by: Thelma | 03/31/2010 at 03:13 AM
Oh my how you make me laugh...Nipple Pink...got to love that!!
Now why don't I ever have my thinking cap on for the orphan charm packs and downsizing?! Yours is absolutely wonderful for Spring and I'm loving it! Now I wished I would have purchased a charm pack of this line!
Bet you win!! It is that good!
Posted by: Mary Flynn | 03/31/2010 at 03:26 AM
I'm so excited to see something finished in this fabric! Love it!
Posted by: Dianne | 03/31/2010 at 04:24 AM
I love how the cat's eyes match the quilt!
Posted by: Karen | 03/31/2010 at 04:35 AM
Very funny post!! Cracked me up and I haven't finished my second cup of coffee yet. Well done! I think the quilt is definitely about her lol!
Posted by: Gretchen | 03/31/2010 at 05:09 AM
I love it!! Your table runner looks amazing. Love the fabric you chose.
Posted by: Ariane | 03/31/2010 at 05:21 AM
I love it! I have some charms of this Cherish Nature too, really nice fabric. Great idea about the table runner.
Posted by: Carol Lewis | 03/31/2010 at 05:44 AM
LOL - you crack me up Allyson. I love your pink idea. We'll know it was you. Those fabrics look beautiful in your tablerunner and match Kitty's eyes perfectly!
Posted by: Lisa D. | 03/31/2010 at 06:23 AM
I love your idea of a table runner. Your Roundabout looks great!
Posted by: Jocelyn | 03/31/2010 at 06:26 AM
love. love. love it! nipple pink - ha!
Posted by: Chamaine | 03/31/2010 at 07:00 AM
Love your table runner and it definitely belongs to the control manager. Thank you so much for the laugh, I needed it really bad right now.
Posted by: Melissa C | 03/31/2010 at 07:53 AM
great job! I love your take on this schnibble!
Posted by: Alicia | 04/01/2010 at 08:21 AM
Love it, every Spa Blue and smashed Avocado Green inch of it. Nipple Pink, you're a hoot!!!
Posted by: Marianne | 04/01/2010 at 02:50 PM
Did your horse win? LOVE your quilt!
Posted by: Inese | 04/01/2010 at 08:54 PM
Your nipple pink is much nicer than the description my son had of my latest quilt when he asked why I had to use so much poo brown!Love your table runner and your model.
Posted by: Debra A | 04/04/2010 at 04:24 PM
Spit Alert!! Nipple Pink!
And, I love how your cat's eyes are Spa green.
Posted by: Stephanie | 04/19/2010 at 11:21 AM