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Friday, February 11, 2011

spice up the kitchen swap sent!

My partner requested blue, orange and gray so I came up with these placemats for her. I hope she likes them because I want to keep them for myself!

Here's the full shot of them. I made them in sets of two so she can mix and match them depending on how many people she has over. And I did some straight line quilting to accentuate the movement create by the chevrons.

I included a little extra set of spoons that matched and a little snacky surprise.  You can see a bit of the backing here. I used the Far Far Away II from this post on the back because I know she's a Heather Ross fan. This was my first swap and I'm so nervous about it. I hope she's happy with them!

ETA: I'm linking to Sew Modern Monday. Go check out the creativity here!

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15 comments:

  1. Lauren The ArtistFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Those are beautiful. I wish I was your partner- and I'm not even in that swap. =)

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  2. JaceyFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    They are beautiful! I really love the binding, and your hexagons are so adorable.

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  3. Bumbles and Fairy-TalesFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    I love them! and I'm sure that she will too!
    Beautiful job :)
    hugs, margie

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  4. MeganFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Oh gosh, I sure hope they are headed this way! :) They are wonderful!

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  5. Elizabeth DacksonFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    I just love these placemats, they are so pretty!!!

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  6. Sara @ Sew SweetnessFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    I don't think you should be nervous at all because those are amazing! Anyone would love them!! I am so envious every time I see a hexagon, one day, one day... :-)

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  7. ShelleyFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Those are gorgeous placemats! I wish I could join in the swap and receive something as wonderful as these!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    So pretty! I love the colors.

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  9. TejeFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Hello Becky! Who wouldn't be happy to have those lovely place mats! I love them and the colours and the fabrics! I see again the sweet orange slide!
    Happy Valentine's day! Teje
    Ps. I love hexacons...but is there an easy way to make them with sewing machine!?

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  10. Jessica KellyFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    oh my goodness those placemats are great! Love your hexie design and the quilting is perfect! I'm sure your partner will be thrilled to receive them!

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  11. AlisaFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I think your partner will be more than happy! They are beautiful.

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  12. KristenFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    These are gorgeous! Lucky partner!

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  13. JenniffierFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Those are very lovely. I really like the colors you choose to use. I am thinking about asking one of the bees that I am to use those colors for my month. I will have to added your picture to my favorites on flickr :)

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  14. MeganFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Seriously love these! Thanks for linking up to {Sew} Modern Monday!

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  15. RenoRx (Watch Meesh Run)March 22, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    :) LOVE the place mats. They are absolutely adorable. Did you end up machine piecing your hexies? I just don't know if I could finish even one if I had to do it by hand (it would be a mess of thread, blood, tears).

    ALSO - your postage stamp quilt is rally pretty - I like that you chose to put your colors into rows. Very cool.

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