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I've been wanting to make a table runner for some time now. I took a simple and free pattern, and combined my love of chicken fabric, gingham fabric and added a couple of fun yo yos to create...
In the works are also some hexagon placemats using Debby Kratovil's awesome Twisted Hexagon Blocks pattern and spiderweb template ruler. Thank you Debby for coming to my rescue while I tried to work out this pattern. Once I stopped being such a Nervous Nellie...it got easier to "see" what I was supposed to do!
And the most awesome, new to me project, is a set of red gingham curtains in my dining room. They have been sitting there very quietly since last Christmas when I sewed them up. I now have to come clean, I have been "chicken scratching". No, not scratching chickens...though Wilma Wishbone sure loves a good belly rub LOL but rather, a form of embroidery on gingham called Chicken Scratch embroidery...aka Depression or Amish lace. This is something I have been wanting to do for some time, and have finally begun. I have to admit I absolutely love doing this form of embroidery! And I cannot wait to finish this project so I can begin another. I would love to get some of these books as well...just look at the gorgeous rooster!
The curtain on the right shows what the curtain looked like before I started embroidering, and the left is my progress.
I got the pattern from here. I would love to try the double colour on something...perhaps I have some aprons to make up...a lady can never have too many aprons LOL
Ok, enough about me...time to move on the next hens on the list...
November 27
Living with Purpose (you are here)
Go forth and spread some fowl love!
Great table runner. I love yo-yo's. They're so much fun to work with. Awesome job on the curtains. The embroidery you've completed really made the curtain stand out.
ReplyDeleteLovely table runner and your placemats are wonderful! Glad to see that chicken scratch is back, I loved doing it and it is perfect for your curtains.
ReplyDeleteThat table runner looks great - and the curtains are amazing - it looks so cool on the red.
ReplyDeleteThe table runner is wonderful and your curtains will be lovely with all the embroideries.Thanks for sharing your creativity-
ReplyDeleteLove the table runner. Those place mats are going to be nice to go with it. LOVE your curtains!
ReplyDeleteI love chicken scratch! I haven't done it in many, many years. I will have to put it back in circulation in my rounds of sewing. You are right, a lady can NOT have too many aprons.
ReplyDeleteYou were productive, as usual :-)) I like your table topper, especially with this black and white fabric, and the yoyos, that is a very nice combination!
ReplyDeleteLove the chicken fabric with the gingham - too pretty to cut all up so this runner pattern is perfect for it. And I have not done hen scratch in a long time - how pretty and thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteChicken scratch ! Why, that's perfect for this hop,,,,you go girl ! Great table runner......however......it looks like a Texas table runner to me...wink ! Well, it sounds like Wilma Wishbone is doing great up there across the border. you've done a faboolus job today....thank you for joining in the fun !
ReplyDeleteFun projects, and beautiful work on the curtains!
ReplyDeleteI remember making a table cloth years ago like that. Such a fun project. I wonder where that table cloth went to. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYears ago I did some chicken scratch embroidery and loved it. Not sure why I haven't done any since but I'm so glad you reminded me of it. :) Don't you just love that table runner pattern? I've made a couple like that and they're so fun. blessings, marlene
ReplyDeletevery very nice!! Table runner is adorable..and love the curtains.
ReplyDeleteYour table runner is pretty... and you will really enjoy that chicken scratch. I did my share of it back in the 80's. :)
ReplyDeleteI love those placemats! What a nice design.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the curtains and the runner -- nice work! :)
ReplyDeleteGood Morning finally got connected and look at what I have to view…chicken scratches, I am sooooo impressed with this…this is new to me…now this with the love of gingham is sooo me and YOU too…lovely projects
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your projects! I just love the way your curtains are turning out! Your stitches look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFAB?ULOUS! Love the runner and your curtains!
ReplyDeleteLovely runner, and your placemats will be a perfect match. Love the stitching on your curtains as well. Great projects!
ReplyDeleteGreat project....I truly like the runner. How bright and colorful and matches great...ah. matches my room to, lol.
ReplyDeletecute runner but those red ginghams steal the show :)
ReplyDeletehappy scratching!
I just love your curtains they will be beautiful when done! Your runner is lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat chicken projects! The curtains are fabulous - lots of detail.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting site, Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove your curtains. Red Gingham is my favorite and the chicken scratch is wonderful. I can't have a kitchen without red gingham curtains.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute table runner. I'm sure the feathered friends on that would much rather be inside, safe from the snow! LOL!! Wow, your candlewicking is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour chicken scratching looks very impressive!
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the chicken fabric you used. The runner and placemats and curtains are going to look awesome together. I saw chicken scratching years ago. Looks complicated to me, but lovely. Great projects.
ReplyDeleteLove all of your projects. I have never seen chicken scratching before but I really love it on the gingham curtains. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have some vintage chicken scratch pattern books. I will have to dig them out.
ReplyDeleteAdorei a ideia de fazer um ovo frito de feltro!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute table runner - sweet fabric. I love DK's twisted hexie. Paring up the hen fabric with the gingham is perfect. Chicken Scratch was so 'in' while I was growing up; neat to see it after so many years. I would love to see the chicken scratch rooster done up.
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that table runner?! and I love the "chicken scratch" on your curtains. Nice work. :)
ReplyDeleteAhh the memories of my Grandma stitching Chicken Scratch on Gingham fabric. No one I know has ever heard of this embroidery so I am very happy to see yours. Great table runner and placemats. Thank you for Black Tie Boogie hopping. Creative Chicken Scratch Bliss...
ReplyDeleteLovely table runner and the placemats will be perfect. I love that you added yo-yos and buttons. Your curtains will be wonderful. I love that look.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, your embroidery work is beautiful. But the table runner is so cute!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! The matching place mats and table runner will set up a handsome table. I love the embroidery as well. I like to embroidery and hope to combine it with some quilting projects soon. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas. Have a happy holiday season!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I made a chicken scratch little chick years ago and thought it was a fun project. I was glad to see yours to remind me of those cute projects.
ReplyDeleteMy Grandma used to do embroidery on gingham. I had no idea it was called chicken scratching! Thanks for bringing back so many memories!
ReplyDeleteLovely projects, I especially love the chicken fabric and the yo yo's on the table runner. Well done.
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maggie
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Great projects! Love your runner and placemats. I love embroidery and thank you for reminding me of this chicken scratch embroidery. I saw it awhile ago and never followed through. Looks like something I'd enjoy. Your curtains will be beautiful! Thanks for sharing, super job!
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Great projects--I love this table runner pattern--so quick and it always looks great. My mom used to do chicken scratch embroidery, so it is fun to see it here. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your projects! The stitch work really transforms your curtains, very well done!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Shanna---that really makes the curtain gingham look so different with the embroidery work! That runner seems to be a quite popular in my area with people whipping them up with all manner of fabrics for this or that holiday. Yours looks good and the yo yo's add a sweet touch to it. The placemats will be a nice coordinate when completed. I may need to look into Debby's pattern come Christmas spend down time!
ReplyDeleteThe embroidery on the curtains is fabulous. Your table runner is wonderful too. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute chicks everywhere - cute fabric for the table runner, and I really like your hexie blocks with the fussy center. Oh - how clever to use chicken-scratch embroidery on this hop! I love the look on your curtain.
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