pixelated hearts table runner

A few weeks ago I got an email from Clothworks Fabric asking if I would be interested in playing around with some fabric.  Of course I would!  They didn't tell me what they were sending, so I was extremely pleased and excited when this pretty bundle showed up in the mail.
 Yay!  And they are really lovely, plus they are sourced and made in the United States.
I wasn't sure what I was going to make, but I started cutting 2.5" squares from the fat quarters and then moving them around in different shapes until I ended up with this:
pixelated hearts table runner
I have been wanting to make something with a pixelated heart since seeing Jolene's beautiful quilt and these fabrics seemed perfect.

The fabrics are wonderful to work with and are very soft.  I really like how saturated and bright the colors are and that coral-y, dark orange is completely amazing and more of it will definitely be making its way into my stash.
pixelated hearts table runner
I debated turning this into a quilt since it is pretty big for a table runner (approximately 20"x56"), but after some encouragement on Instagram I decided to go for it.  Even though it matches nothing in my house, it is so bright and fun and makes me happy.  Thanks Instagram friends for the encouragement!
pixelated hearts table runner
You can read more about the American Brand Solids here.  They will be available in shops soon!

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  1. Lorna McMahonMarch 24, 2014 at 4:38 AM

    Sweet design. Makes a lovely runner. And the colours are perfect for a spring pick me up! Nice fabrics. Thanks for sharing the news!

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  2. KrisMarch 24, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    Very sweet and the fabrics look lovely to work with. I am enamored with pixel quilts and have plans on the drawing board for something soon.

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  3. DebbieMarch 24, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    Very fun! A pixelated quilt is on my list too!

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  4. Rachel at Stitched in ColorMarch 24, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    How very pretty!

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  5. Leanne ParsonsMarch 24, 2014 at 7:25 AM

    Those fabrics look amazing! I love the table runner too. My husband is always getting after me for making stuff that doesn't match our house...maybe we need to repaint and redecorate!

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  6. Heather D.March 24, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    I love how this turned out Erica. The quilting is just right for a pixel design.

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  7. SvetlanaMarch 24, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    beautiful. I so love how very pretty and happy looking this runner is.

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  8. Patricia De BaeneMarch 24, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Such a lovely table runner.Great idea.

    Patricia x ( pats-ditjes-en-datjes.blogspot.be )

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  9. LisaMarch 24, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    Matches nothing in your house? That beautiful runner would look great just about anywhere! So cheerful.

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  10. ReneeMarch 24, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    It turned out so pretty! And it looks great on that dark table. I love that last picture of it, great camera angle and dof.

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  11. KaramatMarch 24, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    Love it!

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  12. Terry@ a quilting blogMarch 24, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    What a pretty table runner…love it!!!

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  13. NatashaMarch 25, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    Very cool I really like the pixelated look. It is so exciting to know that clothworks is making and sourcing fabric from the states! Yay! Have you washed it yet? Does the color hold?

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  14. Elise LeaMarch 25, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    This is beautiful and the colors make the design just pop! Beautiful finish!

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  15. AlaskaBerninaGirlMarch 26, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    Love <3

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  16. RTMarch 26, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    Wish you could have spent time with my granny. Would have been fun to see you two quilting together.

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  17. Mary W QuiltsMarch 30, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    That is great! I really need some solids for my stash. I think I'll wait and get some made and grown in America. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. KellyAugust 11, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    Fun colors! I really dig this table runner and I've pinned it to my "Quilty Goodness" board on Pinterest (with proper credit, of course!). Feel free to follow me if you'd like: http://pinterest.com/lipglass/quilty-goodness/

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