Friendship Stars

I'm so excited to have this table runner finished.

There are 4 stars,

one made by me,

and the 3 others made by my dear friends :)

We met doing an apron swap.

We became instant friends.

These ladies are a big part of my everyday life now.

We have shared laughter and tears,

births and death.

We encourage each other

and pray for one another.

Denise had a brilliant idea last year

when we attended the Quilt Festival together.

She suggested we each buy the same charm pack

and then make something and swap them.

Well it was my turn to choose the swap theme

so I chose stars.

I love the way that they are all coming together!

I also love the way that each of us

is using the stars in a different way :)

And best of all,

everytime I use this runner I am reminded of our friendship :)

This is Amy's star runner.

I love how she used brown for the sashing.

I would have never thought of that and it's beautiful!

This is Denise's table topper.

I love the square design and her fabric choices!

I don't have a picture yet of Regena's runner.

(come on Gena.....I need pics!!!)

For my runner,

I used this June Tailor fusible batting

that I bought at Joann's during their 50% off sale.

I wouldn't use it for a quilt that you sleep under,

I prefer Warm & Natural for those quilts.

But for placemats, mug rugs and table toppers,

I figured I'd give it a try.

It's pretty awesome!

You just use the steam from your iron 

to sandwich your project.

No spraying and it does the top and bottom

of your quilt at one time!

Easy peasy....no mess.

So now that I actually finished a project

it's inspired me to work on some other UFO's

and get them finished.

Here's a peek at what I'm working on today :)