After sewing something practical and meaningful with Hands and Heart Quilted Tote by Nancy Devine last week, let’s set the table with a project that’s pure optimism in fabric with I Live It Bright Table Topper and Placemats by Paul Léger.
If your dining table could use a little lift, this set delivers it in the happiest way. I Live It Bright Table Topper and Placemats pairs a vibrant triangle tower block with quilting lines that echo the upward movement, and the message is built right in, live it your way, live it bright.
skill level Intermediate
time A satisfying weekend make, with extra time if you want to enjoy the quilting lines
ideal for Modern table decor, handmade gifts, and anyone who loves bold graphic quilting
you will practice modern block piecing, quilting lines that follow a design for extra impact, and finishing a coordinated table set
finished size Placemats 12” x 18” [30.5 x 45.7cm] and table topper 25” [63.5cm] square
I Live It Bright Table Topper by Paul Léger for ANPTmag Issue 65; photo by Carla A. Canonico for ANPTmag
This pattern by Paul Léger was featured in Issue 65, an issue inspired by a brighter future and the transformative power of needlework, with projects that share positivity and hope through making.
Make a statement with your table setting using these modern quilted table toppers and placemats. Featuring a vibrant triangular tower-block pattern, they add contemporary style to any dining experience. Paul used brightly colored fabrics and quilting lines that follow upward-pointing triangles for an uplifting message: live it your way, live it bright!
Get the I Live It Bright Table Topper and Placemats here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/i-live-it-bright-table-topper-and-placemats/
Get Issue 65 in print here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-65-print-version/
Get Issue 65 in digital here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-65-digital-version/
What makes this project especially exciting is how much energy you get from a clean, modern block and smart quilting lines. It’s the kind of set that turns an ordinary meal into a little celebration.
I Live It Bright Placemats by Paul Léger for ANPTmag Issue 65; photo by Carla A. Canonico for ANPTmag
Now tell me, would you make your set in bright rainbow color, or would you keep it modern and minimal with two or three strong shades.
Join me next week to find out which inspiring ANPTmag quilting project I’ll share with you!