Not only do I have a wonderful match in my hubby of over 30 years, but I also have this very striking Love Match!
This striped heart runner - so bold and modern - it makes my heart sing! What started out with a vague idea of freehand cut stripes paired with hearts, has evolved into this stunner! Though not quite the style of the Improv Patchwork (affiliate link) book, the inspiration is there, and ultimately, the result is my style.
I want to thank everyone again for their suggestions and words of encouragement after making the blocks, as I really had no idea where this was going. Only when I put them up on the design wall in a staggered arrangement did the on-point setting appear - bingo! Paired with an unusual sashing arrangement, plus more black and white for balance, and well, the rest is history!
For the quilting, I kept it simple, though I would have loved to put the feathered heart motif in there. Ultimately, straight lines added to the bold, modern feel in the negative space, and curls add to the sweetness of the hearts.
Fortunately for me and everyone else who loves the Love Match table runner, a pattern is available so that you, too, can have your own Love Match!
Happy Quilting!
Fabulous! Your sashing is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteLove it! The black surrounding the blacks brings them to life.
ReplyDeleteYes that looks complete for sure, what a lovely finish!
ReplyDeleteSusan it is lovely, I took a quick peek and love it! You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Can’t wait for more info!
ReplyDeleteQuite striking!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I really think you did a lovely job! Thank you for sharing.Liz
ReplyDeleteHi Susan,
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous! So nice and modern yet timely for V Day. On the other hand, I love red/white/black together so it could very easily be an all-year runner. I just love how this came out. ~smile~ Roseanne
Wow!! It really looks great. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat looks fabulous. I love the block "sashing" like that.
ReplyDeleteI love it! I was really curious to see what you were going to do with the hearts! I am never disappointed in your creativity.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beyond anything I could have imagined! Love that quilting!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Great job Susan, your end result is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out so well! Such a unique Valentine treat!
ReplyDeleteHot! Hot! Hot! This is beautiful! I love how you took the methods in the book and made them your own.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tish! I love how this turned out, and it was especially fun making the freehand cut striped fabric. Proves anything is possible!
DeleteThis turned out so super duper cute! I do love February projects. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the, shall I say, quilt love?! I seem to love February projects too - there are five runners and a wall hanging scattered around the house right now. Do you think that's enough?
DeleteThose stripes totally make those hearts pop!
ReplyDeleteThanks D! Nothing like a good combo of black, white and red!
DeleteSuper cute, and love the stripes with your quilting. TFS!
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