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State Fair

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I've been working on a couple of springy table runners this past week.  I shared Tootsie Pops with you, which is super cute, but I wanted another runner that showed off more of that beautiful Lilac Hill fabric I had been hoarding.

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An old Schnibbles pattern called State Fair came to mind, and I decided that would be a good choice for what I had in mind.  I tweaked the pattern to make 21 blocks set in a rectangular format, 21 x 42", a good size for my oval dining table.  The blocks are super fun to make–a great method of making larger odd sized blocks that are trimmed down to a perfect 5 1/2 inch size.  And when you have a gorgeous bundle of fabrics, it is a joy to pick and choose which fabrics you want in each block.

I still have to sew on the binding, but later in the week I will take a picture of the finished results on my dining table.  Just in time for Easter, right?

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And I have this much fabric left.  Little Bear says I should just go ahead and make a quilt with it.

42 responses to “State Fair”

  1. cute top and nice finish….all the schnibble patterns are so cute and think I have made quite a few “little tops”

  2. cute top and nice finish….all the schnibble patterns are so cute and think I have made quite a few “little tops”

  3. cute top and nice finish….all the schnibble patterns are so cute and think I have made quite a few “little tops”

  7. State Fair is a delightful table topper and will bring enjoyment and happy colors to your table forevermore! Well done!
    Hugs!

  8. State Fair is a delightful table topper and will bring enjoyment and happy colors to your table forevermore! Well done!
    Hugs!

  9. State Fair is a delightful table topper and will bring enjoyment and happy colors to your table forevermore! Well done!
    Hugs!

  13. You make the prettiest things. Love Jan Patek’s fabric. I made a quilt out of Aunt Audra’s Garden and it’s one of my favorites.

  14. You make the prettiest things. Love Jan Patek’s fabric. I made a quilt out of Aunt Audra’s Garden and it’s one of my favorites.

  15. You make the prettiest things. Love Jan Patek’s fabric. I made a quilt out of Aunt Audra’s Garden and it’s one of my favorites.

  16. Aren’t you glad you released that bundle of fabric from its hoarding place? The runner is beautiful & a quilt will be, too! Your quilting looks really nice–good job!

  17. Aren’t you glad you released that bundle of fabric from its hoarding place? The runner is beautiful & a quilt will be, too! Your quilting looks really nice–good job!

  18. Aren’t you glad you released that bundle of fabric from its hoarding place? The runner is beautiful & a quilt will be, too! Your quilting looks really nice–good job!

  22. Listen to Little Bear. What quilt do you have in mind?? State Fair might have been the first Miss Rosie pattern that I ever bought…and I still haven’t made it! Great intentions, little time!

  23. Listen to Little Bear. What quilt do you have in mind?? State Fair might have been the first Miss Rosie pattern that I ever bought…and I still haven’t made it! Great intentions, little time!

  24. Listen to Little Bear. What quilt do you have in mind?? State Fair might have been the first Miss Rosie pattern that I ever bought…and I still haven’t made it! Great intentions, little time!

  25. Love that Schnibbles pattern and can’t wait to see you quilt!
    And I agree with little bear you should use these great fabrics.

  26. Love that Schnibbles pattern and can’t wait to see you quilt!
    And I agree with little bear you should use these great fabrics.

  27. Love that Schnibbles pattern and can’t wait to see you quilt!
    And I agree with little bear you should use these great fabrics.

  37. Another lovely spring runner. Little Bear is right. You have plenty of fabrics for a much bigger quilt.

  38. Another lovely spring runner. Little Bear is right. You have plenty of fabrics for a much bigger quilt.

  39. Another lovely spring runner. Little Bear is right. You have plenty of fabrics for a much bigger quilt.