Indigo Patchwork Table Runner

 

Indigo Patchwork Table Runner

This table runner took a bit longer to complete than expected. It's sidetracked so many times because I have to complete other works first and sometimes the mood to quilt is taking vacation! 

Actually I was inspired to make this table runner after cutting fabric bundles for the shop. The bundles are sold out now but I have a few more indigo blue bundles in the shop. For the backing I am using this pretty indigo fabric with white floral. It's just a perfect match. 

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Since the fabrics are hand block printed and some of them are screen printed, I pre washed the patchwork top and the backing before quilting it to get rid of the excess dyes. I used mild detergent and added color catcher too.

The quilting is my all time fave serpentine stitch just like the green patchwork runner in my previous post.  I think serpentine stitch is the most effortless good looking stitch! It's my go to stitch. I am using cotton batting for this table runner too. 

I personally love how this table runner turned out. Especially love the mix of Indian floral and geometric pattern. When arranging the pieces, I try my best to balance dark, medium and light. A friend of mine suggested long ago, to take photos after arranging the pieces and set the photo in black and white to see the color balance. This trick always worked for me. 

Here's a short video of making this table runner. I hope you enjoy it!

I have a few more table runners to quilt. They are all basted and ready, hopefully I will have time (and mood) to quilt at least one next week, if I am not tempted to do other stuff ! 

That's all for today. Thank you for stopping by! 

Happy Sewing and have a nice day!

Elvira

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Indigo Block Print Denim Bag

Hello, 

Alhamdulillah for a busy January. If you follow me in Instagram, you may noticed that I won't be taking custom orders this month. I like to take a break from custom orders from time to time to give myself a room for new ideas. I have a long list of sewing wishlist and one of them is this Luisa Crossbody bag. A pattern by Sotak Handmade. 

Beautiful Indigo Block Print

I wanted to make with Indigo blue fabrics and took out those three fabrics above. All are just beautiful and it was difficult for me to decide which one to work with first. After asking a few friends, we decided this middle indigo print would be the one and I loved how this turned out. I used dark blue denim as an accent fabric and decided to use ready made PU Leather strap. 

Denim & Block Print Bag

If you've been waiting to make this bag, you really should go ahead. I love the simplicity of Sotak Pattern and as usual it's always thoroughly written. 

Exterior Back Pocket

I made one change with the back exterior. The original pattern, it was two pockets but I found it's too small since I want to keep my phone in it. So I skipped the middle stitch and instead using the snap button to secure the pocket. In the pattern, the rivet was added for decorative purpose only. Now I have spacious exterior pocket for my phone!! Perfect!

Spacious Inside

The interior is very minimalist (which I love!) . The pattern called for interlining, in addition of the interfacing. I used a stiff fleece batting which I mostly used for bags nowadays and the result is sturdy bag that  can stand on its own but the interior is a bit snug. In a way it's good for me since it's quite padded. It's good to carry my camera.  

  

I think I'm quite organized and minimalist here lol. Those are the things that I usually carry everyday. The Doitrei Zipper Pouch is for my power bank, charging cable and headphone. The Zipper Tissue Pouch is for my tissue, lip balm, hand lotion and medicines (my anti allergy and indigestion tablets). Wet tissue packet, notebook and pen, small wallet and a mobile phone. I also keep small chocolates and sweets in the front pocket lol.

So that's my review of my first Luisa bag. I want to make a few more and trying different combination of interfacing/interlining. So excited!! 

Thank you for dropping by!

~ Elvira ~

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Sunday Stash 10 - Indigo Fabrics

Hello,

Indigo is everywhere! Whatever you make, it will look stunning, from dresses to bags, etc. 

Small Floral Block Print Cotton

I recently added a couple of Indigo blue fabrics in my ETSY SHOP and CHEZVIES SHOP (India only). The indigo based with small floral above will be prefect for dresses or even a pouch or a quilt. 

I really love this white based with big floral. It is a soft cotton which I think would be great to make a wholecloth quilt or a pillow cover.

White Based Indigo Floral 

Another fave is this small print floral. It's block print linen fabric. I made a passport holder for order with the same fabric. 

Floral Indigo

Floral or Geometric Indigo Fabric

Triangle Light Indigo Cotton Fabric

Indigo Chevron Mudcloth

Or even unique novelty and nature prints.

Indigo Moustache
(In Etsy)

Indian Auto Rickshaw
(in Etsy)

Dates Tree Block Print 
(Also available in Etsy)

Also available in rayon and modal fabric

Rayon Fabric
(in Etsy)

Modal Fabric
(in Etsy)

Here are a few ideas :

Minimal Boho in WA has the most beautiful Instagram Post on home decor. Simply stunning!! 

Lampshade by MinimalbohoinWA

Indigo Sling Bag

Indigo Paisley Passport Cover
(in Etsy)

Shop Links:

Etsy

Chezvies Shop

Happy Sunday!