Charm Pack Table Runner

In a desperate effort to usher in something remotely resembling Spring, I made up this quick little table runner.  The weather is sooooo rainy and cold here in Utah.  More fuel to feed the flames of my whining to move back to a warmer climate!  Sorry DH.  Anyway, I love to use charm packs for quick table runners and home dcor.  This is my take on my favorite table runner pattern #376 Tutti-Frutti by  Pieces From My Heart .

 I purchased the fabric charm pack (Lovely, by Sandy Gervais) from my favorite online quilt shop, Fat Quarter Shop. 

I added the yellow crochet flowers and the green applique leaves.  And instead of adding the half-circle border as illustrated on the pattern, I simply used traditional binding (I didn't have enough of the charm pack squares left for the border).  Here's a close up of the crocheted flowers.

C'mon Spring, I'm waiting!!!

Amazing Fit Skirt - Simplicity 2475

I've been looking for a TNT skirt pattern that can be used for casual, denim skirt and flip flop days yet versatile enough to dress up with a blouse and jacket for a suited look.  This one fits the bill.   The fabric is some kind of a wool/poly mix that I picked up at Hancock’s some time ago.  It was very inexpensive fabric that I intended to use solely as my muslin.  It ended up being a wearable muslin.  The pocket flaps are made from faux black leather and backed with black satin lining fabric.  I also used the black satin lining fabric for the kick pleat underlay.  Here's a side shot:

The fit truly is amazing.  It's very comfortable without being sloppy or frumpy.  I plan to make the next one in a red linen fabric with a lining.  I didn't line this one as I didn't want to purchase any extra material since this was intended as a muslin.  A complete review of this pattern can be read at Pattern Review