Friday, November 30, 2012

Holiday Lane Blog Hop




Today is my day to join in with the Holiday Lane Pillow Blog Hop.  
Thanks again to the great Mdm Samm for her inspiration and guidance through all these fun hops this year and thanks to the lovely Pauline for organizing and making this one a complete success :)

Now I must preface this with admitting that I didn't make a pillow, (hangs head in shame,lol!)...

I thought I would be more likely to use a table topper so I went that direction...and had a bit of fun with it...


  
Here I added little minibulbs to the corners...


I used reds, greens and blacks from my stash, added some top stitching to complement the raw edge fusible applique then added some sparkles and bobbles to accent it.  I tried to make it "minimalist with bling"...is that possible?


These are the minibulbs I used, they came from Walmart...

This pattern for this project / pillow can be found here and much thanks to Jill for providing it!

 Please be sure to visit all the other ladies that are sharing this posting day with me and enjoy this last day of the hop!

Friday November 30
J Kafer on the Net
Busy as Can Be
Dachsies With Moxie
28 Peppermint Grove
Marjorie's Busy Corner
Kris Loves Fabric<--you are here!
Linda - that other blog
Dora Quilts
Shedding the Wolf
Quilting, Sewing Granny
Creative Notions
Chickadees Country Cottage Crafts
Madame Samm @ Sew We Quilt

The full schedule of posts can be found on Pauline's blog here.
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57 comments:

  1. SueNovember 30, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Very nice, love the christmas bulbs!
    Happy Christmas
    Sue

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  2. Judy BNovember 30, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Very pretty table topper! Love those little lights. Thank you for sharing.

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  3. Cyndi loves to stitchNovember 30, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    Absolutely No reason to hang your head in shame! You made your Holiday Lane project to please yourself, and that is how it should be. I gave up trying to please others...., create to please yourself first if others like it, that's a bonus! And your topper is GREAT!! What cute little lights you added to the tree!!! A marvelous find and just the perfect amount of bling! Sometimes more is not more its just too much, lol

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  4. JudyNovember 30, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    Your pillow reflects you and it is wonderful!!

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  5. Sunshine GirlNovember 30, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    Wonderful table runner and I love those little minibulbs - thanks for sharing.

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  6. UnknownNovember 30, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    I love this pattern and it is so nice to see how everyone has made it their own with embellishments....

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  7. MartinaNovember 30, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    I love it and I think it is so cute as a tablerunner. Might have to make one for next year,lol!

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  8. NatiNovember 30, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    Very cute table runner, thanks for sharing.

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  9. Britt-IngerNovember 30, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    Your table runner is very cute and a good idea to make the pattern to a table runner,
    Thanks for sharing

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  10. KimNovember 30, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    Your tablerunner is beautiful. The black dot backgrounds looks just like snow. The Christmas lights are such a wonderful idea. Wish I had thought of it since I have a ton that I bought years ago still sitting around.

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  11. GillNovember 30, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    Fabulous runner - and I love the addition of the lightbulbs! I've never seen bulbs that tiny in the UK
    Thanks for sharing!

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  12. charlotteNovember 30, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    Great job and good that you made something you would use. It turned out lovely.

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  13. Patty November 30, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Lovely table runner. Those light bulbs are so cute - they add the right amount of punch. (Like your snow fabric as well.)

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  14. KateNovember 30, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Love what you did and that you made a table runner!

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  15. ThearicaNovember 30, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Love your pillow! and Congrats on making Top 3!

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  16. LindaNovember 30, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Love it Kris!

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  17. Marjorie's Busy CornerNovember 30, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    very cute pillow.

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  18. SandraNovember 30, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    So original using the mini bulbs. What a wonderful idea

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  19. gpcNovember 30, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    I love your polka dot sky! And those little bulbs are an adorable addition!

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  20. StitchinByTheLakeNovember 30, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Oh Kris this is darling! I love the bulbs and yes I think minimalist with bling was going on here. :) The colors are wonderful and I especially love the fabric you used in the tallest red tree - the swirls. blessings, marlene

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  21. CalicojoanNovember 30, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    I love it!! What a perfect table runner!

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  22. RosaNovember 30, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Soo nice pillow,that mini bulbs are super cool!

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  23. sew.darn.quiltNovember 30, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Very cute, I like the colours you've used:)

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  24. carlaNovember 30, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Hi!!! It is very pretty!!!

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  25. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsNovember 30, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Hi Kris! I love the idea of a table-topper! Super cute with the addition of the tiny lights!

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  26. Barb NeiwertNovember 30, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    No need to hang your head - making something you'll use is the best! And the little lights will add a good sparkle to these long winter nights that are upon us (bah, humbug for long winter nights).

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  27. Jane's QuiltingNovember 30, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    That is adorable, I like the mini lights that you added, perfect touch!

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  28. Carol SwiftNovember 30, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Such a great tablerunner with all those little bulbs...very nice!

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  29. BrendaNovember 30, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I would rather have a wall hanging or table runner too. Great job!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

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  30. MaryNovember 30, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I love the pattern as a table runner. You did a very nice job. Thank you for sharing.

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  31. MelindaNovember 30, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Beautiful! Congratulations on your top 3 spot!

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  32. Sandy DNovember 30, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Great It looks good as a runner.Awesome job

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  33. Agnes B. BullockNovember 30, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Beautiful!

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  34. UnknownNovember 30, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    I MUST get some of those sweet lightbulbs! Thanks for the great idea! Beautiful table runner, love it.

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  35. AnnaNovember 30, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    I like the table runner and may make one myself. the bulbs are so cute!

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  36. JudithNovember 30, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Sew Sweet Kris! Great idea using mini light bulbs. Love it! You have no shame when you are sew creative in your very own way. Thanks for sharing your table topper...Judith, Texas

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  37. Needled MomNovember 30, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    It looks so cute and I love the little lights.

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  38. LindaNovember 30, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    I love what you did with your pattern. The table topper is so pretty! I love the fabrics you chose and the mini-light bulbs. Great job!

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  39. JudyCinNCNovember 30, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    The shades of Christmas - wish I could find some of the mini lights at our Walmart - they are perfect. Lovely pillow. Judy C

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  40. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleNovember 30, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Lovely table topper. Thanks for sharing.

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  41. In stitches and seamsNovember 30, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    your table will be dressed in style with it's houses all in a row..... great job and thanks for sharing
    sure enjoying the hop
    in stitches

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  42. BethNovember 30, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    I love your table topper. The mini bulbs are perfect for your topper. This hop has been so much fun. Thank you for sharing.

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  43. Rosemary B❤️November 30, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Rosemary B here:
    Walmart does have some "gems" really
    I love this table topper very much, adore the fabrics and the binding is a perfect addition
    Thank you for sharing today

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  44. MoeWestNovember 30, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Very nice, with just the right touch of bling!

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  45. Farm QuilterNovember 30, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    A woman after my own heart - love fusible applique!!! Cute tablerunner!!

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  46. UnknownNovember 30, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Love it! the little bulbs are just great! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  47. pinsandneedlesNovember 30, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Very nice work! It seems to have just the right bling. Thanks for sharing!

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  48. SIMPLESEWNovember 30, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Great job! Beautiful work with the stitching. Thanks for sharing.

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  49. SparkyNovember 30, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    of course I love it...I don't think I have ever not liked anything you made....so we call this a very slim pillow....and psssst I am working on a birds thingamagig x

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  50. LJNovember 30, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    Making your pattern into a table runner is no shame. It turned out lovely and the mini-lights are adorable.

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  51. Carrie P.November 30, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    well, your table runner is as cute as can be.

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  52. BizyStitchesDecember 1, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    Very cute, and truth is I would probably use the table runner more than a pillow myself. Love your work. Thanks for sharing.

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  53. Jodi - usairdollDecember 1, 2012 at 2:50 AM

    Very pretty! No need to hang your head in shame! hehe. You did a wonderful job and I think a runner is a super idea. Love the bulb bling, hehe. Thanks for sharing your project and being part of the hop. Great job!

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  54. MarthaDecember 1, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    Wonderful choices. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  55. giddy99December 1, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    So lovely, and the lights are an awesome detail!

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  56. ValDecember 1, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Love this!!!

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  57. Quilt n QueenDecember 3, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Good morning Kris, sorry I'm so late...family from Canada for 3 days and then complete exhaustion. I love your table runner...the tree fabric is perfect and the fabric for tall red house...fabulous!! I love the tiny lights. Awesome job!! Thank you for sharing your time and inspiration with us. This has been a super fun hop. Happy stitching, Pauline

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