Ah, summer. My favorite season. And it's just slipping by again. I know many of your children are already back to school but mine still have a precious 2 weeks at home. I'm torn between cramming in as much fun as humanly possible and just chillin' and enjoying the leasure before the flurry of school activities starts back up.
Of course the busy season has meant I haven't been showing you what I'm up to.
In July the book, Set the Table was realeased by Martingale and those are 2 of my projects on the cover! It's a great compliation of table runners by some amazing designers (Angela Walters, Heather Jones, Amy Ellis, Jennifer Dick, Thomas Knauer, Natalie Barnes, Audrie Bidwell, Jose Carrier, and Candi Weinrick). The styles are so varied that ther is something for everyone.
The first one, Slices of Sunshine, is a cheery piece of summer to enjoy all year long. Of course it could be done in any colors you'd like...
The second, Chain Links, is really long and skinny with a fun graphic look. I like that it can hang over the ends of a table or buffet.
Let me say, if you're a quilt maker and you haven't made a table runner in a while, do it! It so fun to sew something that small. Even the quilting is a breeze. And then you have something that can be displayed daily. I'm thinking I need to make a whole collection to swap out on whim. :)
The book is available online and at your local quilt shops. If you sew one (or a dozen!) up, please share pics.
To celebrate the release, I'm giving away a copy for a lucky reader to enjoy. Just leave a comment here and tell me what you love about summer. I will leave the contest open until labor day - the end of summer. :(
Enjoy the rest of your summer.
JT
**UPDATE: I drew a name and the lucky winner was DebbyJ!**
What a wonderful book! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love seaside, breeze and water melons :)
Hugs,
Tatyana
Posted by: Tatkis | August 21, 2013 at 05:54 AM
i love how long the daylight sticks around. sitting outside in daylight at 930pm is kinda awesome. books looks great, congratualtions.
Posted by: jenny | August 21, 2013 at 07:59 AM
My favorite part of summer is the warm weather. Thanks - it looks like a great book!
Posted by: Debbie H | August 21, 2013 at 01:06 PM
I love snow cones and watermelon.
I hadn't thought about a table runner, but that IS a great small project
Posted by: KristenSue | August 22, 2013 at 12:13 AM
I LOVE making table runners for quick gifts. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: jodi | August 22, 2013 at 11:43 AM
Despite making tons of quilts I've never made a table runner. Seriously... However, with our new and very fragile table inherited from DHs dad, maybe this is a Ver appropriate next project.
Posted by: Cille | August 22, 2013 at 12:20 PM
Looks like a great book! One of the things I like about summer is my drive home from work is in daylight and not darkness! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Posted by: Denise in PA | August 22, 2013 at 12:48 PM
I love the extra light and warmth! Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Allison | August 22, 2013 at 04:31 PM
I love love love the warm weather, and spending time with my two daughters when they're home from college!
Posted by: Mandy | August 22, 2013 at 05:35 PM
My favorite part of summer is a relaxed schedule with the kids. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Kristin | August 24, 2013 at 06:46 PM
When it ends ;-) Summer in North Carolina is a bunch of heat, humidity, and mosquitos.
Posted by: Xandi | August 24, 2013 at 07:06 PM
Ah! Summer! In my town, summer = foggy mornings and deliciously warm afternoons! Love it!
Posted by: DebbyJ | August 24, 2013 at 09:03 PM
I love swimming in the lake!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | August 28, 2013 at 12:13 PM
What fun! These would be great as a Christmas gift with coordinating placemates!
Posted by: Jen B. | September 02, 2013 at 10:44 AM
Sorry, forgot to tell you what I love about summer: spending time with my son and travelling to see family.
Posted by: Jen B. | September 02, 2013 at 10:46 AM