Doesn't that make your mouth water??? These juicy red watermelon slices are set off beautifully on a light aqua background, then accented with stripes and tiny watermelons - so fun!
This is project number 1 that's made from my watermelon wedges, with project number 2 coming next week. Yes, two projects this year, cause these watermelon wedges are like potato chips - can't have just one! Last year, I celebrated with Whatamelon, a single, large watermelon runner,
a pattern also available in my Etsy shop, along with Watermelon Twist.
How about some closeups of Watermelon Twist's mouth-watering sweetness?
For the background fill, I once again quilted my Straight Line Stipple, and added some curls in the juice droplets.
The watermelon seeds are outlined, but I chose not to quilt a fill in the watermelon slices so that they would stay puffed up against the background.
And finally, there's a stipple fill around all the little watermelons, making them stand out.
For fun, here's a pic of the back, showing the Straight Line Stipple - check out the video on YouTube on how it's done.
I'm so excited to have this ready for tomorrow - and yes, I've got a watermelon waiting in the fridge!
Happy Quilting!
Lovely table runner! Happy Watermelon Day 😁
ReplyDeletePretty!
ReplyDeletelove your Watermelons!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!! Makes me want to go eat watermelon!!
ReplyDeleteNational Watermelon Day, who knew. Your runner is just perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteMakes me hungry for watermelon! Very pretty
ReplyDeleteIt's just fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan! Happy National Watermelon Day! I hope you enjoy today - we are heading to a local lake and will be eating a slice or two for sure. Your runners are just perfect for the day and any summer fun-filled day. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteGreat table runner for summer. I love the rich reds you used for the slices. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!! I am getting ready to start a Sunflower table runner for my dining room table. I think of Sunflowers when August hits.
ReplyDeleteToo cute!! Now, I’m craving watermelon! ❤️😋
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, that's such a great quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love, love that watermelon runner...sweet!
ReplyDeleteWhatamelon is cute, but I really really love this new design. I also enjoy how you celebrate these minor "national days", with runners and other projects - it's good fun, thanks for the smiles. :)
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