Important information about our upcoming cruise
spectacular! And we still have a few cabins left. Because this is such a popular cruise, most cabins not spoken for by December 26 will be released back to Norwegian Cruise Lines. So, if you’ve been contemplating joining in on the fun, we need to hear from you soon. This could be a wonderful addition to your Christmas “wish list”. For all the details go to: https://www.chrisquilts.net/trips/, or to open a printable pdf click here!”***And now for my topic of the week***
I usually like to design my own projects, but these scarecrows were just too cute, and I promised myself I would make it this year! I pulled it out in the beginning of September only to realize I didn’t really feel like tracing/cutting out all those little pieces. Inspiration struck when I thought about scanning the pattern into my Brother Scan ‘n Cut™, and letting this wonderful machine do the tedious work. It was a great project for me to learn more about what my Scan ‘n Cut™ can do (to read my previous Scan ‘n Cut™ post click here).
Once the pieces were all fused and cut out, Sommer helped me to “build” the scarecrows. She was disappointed when I ironed them down
and machine blanket stitched around them,
because she couldn’t keep playing with them. So she offered to draw the faces. I stalled until mommy came to pick her up. That night I told Mike about it and he said I should let her. Duh!
The next day I had her draw some faces on paper first. We talked about different expressions, and shapes for eyes and mouths. I was amazed at how confident she was. Then I handed her a washout marker (grandma loves her, but she’s not crazy 😀 !) and stepped back. Without hesitation she drew every face: boom! boom! boom! She was done and never even needed to turn the piece around to draw the upside down scarecrows!!!
And here’s the finished runner:
I love them! I traced over Sommer’s lines with permanent marker. I think it’s my favorite table runner ever.
Kathleen Swinkowski says
You both did a wonderful job. Thanks for sharing.
Jodi Grzeczka says
That turned out SO cute! Good job to you both!
Eileen Rozumialski says
Hi Chris. Saw you and Wendy tonight on the Treasured Quilts of Wisconsin. Was on up here in Stevens Point and was EXCELLENT. I also donated so will have the DVD’s! Your table topper was darling too and LOVE Summer’s contribution!! Best wishes for the Christmas Season!
Eileen