Do you make Bed Runners?
#51
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Originally Posted by janRN
Grann of 6 I worked full time for over 40 years so I'd have "too much time on my hands" now. I sew everyday-something I could never do before. I'm always willing to try a new pattern or fabric and making smaller items than quilts gives me this opportunity rather than making a larger quilt and not liking the pattern or fabric or technique. I think small items like table or bed runners are the perfect choice for this.
#52
Clotilde.com sells a book of bedrunner patterns for $7.95. You can either order the book or download the PDF version. Great patterns!
Here is the link:
http://www.clotilde.com/detail.html?...ia=Bed+Runners
Hope you enjoy as much as I am.
Here is the link:
http://www.clotilde.com/detail.html?...ia=Bed+Runners
Hope you enjoy as much as I am.
#53
Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by stevendebbie25
I'm seeing more patterns for bed runners, nice idea, see them in hotels all the time. Does anyone make them here? This would be a nice way to change the 'holiday' in your bedroom with a runner, maybe pillow shams to match... room done in blue? Do Christmas in blue snowflakes to add to the bedrm. We do this for table runners, never gave bed runners much thought before.
Anyone?
Anyone?
Someone made these for bird covers to their cages at night. One for a cover to the cat's tower, they like places to hide. One for a pillowed bed for the dog, then made a blankie for the dog who drags it with him when moving to another room. Also pet treats bags, or supply bag for brush, shampoo, toys. Fun ideas for pets.
#54
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Join Date: May 2009
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I do make bed runners! I saw these all the time in when we lived in Europe and they struck me as the same length and width as a table runner for our "seats 12" dining set. After we returned to the States in 2004, I found the books "Toppers" and "Toppers 2" by Lynda Milligan and Nancy Smith. These bed runners can easily be adapted to larger quilts, which appealed to me A LOT - buying books to build your library can get cost prohibitive unless they offer a true bang for your buck. I like the designs of these two books, which are inviting (not intimidating). The bed runners are a very easy way to switch the look of a room, and are more economical in time and money than a bed-sized quilt. See if you can get these book through your local library's inter-library loan program; if you like them, then pick them up at Amazon.com.
#56
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Bed runners are great - especially if you happen to have a bedspread that needs to be dry cleaned. Here's a tip - make it reversible so you have one for each month or season. I made shams and some small pillows to go along with them. It is a great way to practice on blocks that you think you might want to use in a larger quilt. Even made valances (again reversible) to go with it all.
Have a two year old grandson that thinks the runners are his size for laying on the bed...
Have a two year old grandson that thinks the runners are his size for laying on the bed...
#57
I had to smile when I saw this question. I had never heard of bed runners until I saw something about them in a Connecting Threads book. THEN....I remembered that I had a Cathedral Window quilt that I started years ago but just didn't finish it. It is at least 90 inches long and about 24 inches wide and makes a wonderful bed runner. Now I really have a use for it. It looks great on the bed and gives your feet a little extra warmth. :lol:
#58
Originally Posted by marykoch
Originally Posted by stevendebbie25
I'm seeing more patterns for bed runners, nice idea, see them in hotels all the time. Does anyone make them here? This would be a nice way to change the 'holiday' in your bedroom with a runner, maybe pillow shams to match... room done in blue? Do Christmas in blue snowflakes to add to the bedrm. We do this for table runners, never gave bed runners much thought before.
Anyone?
Anyone?
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