Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Snowman Table Runner {Sewing}

Who doesn't LOVE a snowman?  
Especially the warm ones that can come inside and smile at you!


So today I'm sharing with you a favorite snowman of mine. 
 He's the perfect thing to warm up any table on a chilly Winter Day!

This snowman is similar to my October Post on How to Make a Pumpkin Table Runner.   
Only a few differences between the snowmen and pumpkins ~



I had fun choosing different flannel prints for each scarf.


I chose a tiny floral print for the backing on my quilted runners.




Many years ago a friend showed me how to make these with just a paper pattern.  
I have recently found out that the original pattern was made by 
a company called Farmyard Creations which is now called
Sweetwater

Please contact them if you are interested in a pattern.

What's more fun than a pile of snowmen on your table?
One for you and one to give away to a friend!
So what's on your table?
This snowman is so cute he can stay around all Winter if he wants!



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44 comments:

  1. Esther AsburyDecember 29, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    What a beautiful table runner! Perfect for the cold winter days!

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  2. Debbie refreshrestyleDecember 30, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    This is so cute! Love it,
    Debbie

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  3. Wendys HatDecember 31, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Thank you ladies for your warm and wonderful comments!

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  4. The Southern Product QueenJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Thank you so much for joining my linky party! This post rocks!

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  5. Honey I'm Home BlogJanuary 5, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Oh my goodness, how darling. Some people are so talented. Thank you for showing off your skill on Fabulous Friday!

    Warmly, Michelle

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  6. Deana@CountryMommaCooksJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    How cute..found you at the Whipperberry party! Love your site!

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    1. Wendys HatJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:27 AM

      Thanks Deana. Heather is a friend and her site is fun!

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  7. kbslolaJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    I just live this runner. I collect snowmen (150+) and would love to have this. Do you sell them and if so~ would you kindly direct me! I am crafty :-} but not in the sewing dept. Thx for sharing your beautiful work.

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    1. Wendys HatJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:30 AM

      Sorry at this time I do not have any to sell.

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    2. kbslolaFebruary 5, 2012 at 5:09 AM

      Thx anyway! I will continue to love your work and remain slightly jealous ;-}

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  8. Frugal FerretJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    I am so glad I know people that know how to sew crafts for holiday such as Christmas, Valentine's day, etc. The snowman runner is adorable!

    My house stores 2 sewing machines and they both have dust on them.

    Do you do how to craft workshops for Las Vegas locals?

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    1. Wendys HatJanuary 21, 2012 at 6:08 PM

      Wow! Thanks! I know you are a Vegas local and would help you dust off your machines anytime! Many years ago I taught classes at quilt shops and this is something on my list to do again soon.

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  9. Las Vegas MamaJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    so cute!! i bow to your sewing skillz!

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    1. Wendys HatJanuary 21, 2012 at 6:05 PM

      Thanks alot! It's something I've loved and done since I was 8 years old and begged my mom to let me sign up for a class!

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  10. Brandie @ Home Cooking MemoriesJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Gosh I wish I could sew!! You do such beautiful work, Wendy.

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    1. Wendys HatJanuary 21, 2012 at 6:06 PM

      Thank you Brandie! You can sew. I will help you sometime. You will see!

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  11. CarolinaJanuary 22, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Wendy, they are so cute! And I love snowmen! Yet another reason to add more white-on-whites to my stash... so I can make this next winter! :)

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  12. HeatherJuly 27, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Could you tell me how to get the pattern? I love it!

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    1. Wendys HatAugust 28, 2012 at 9:40 AM

      Please read my bottom response comment to Dell. Thanks.

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  13. GrammaJAugust 5, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Would also love this pattern. Just love snowmen.

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    1. Wendys HatAugust 28, 2012 at 9:41 AM

      Please read my bottom response comment to Dell. Thanks.

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  14. AnonymousAugust 11, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    I would also like the pattern.

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    1. Wendys HatAugust 28, 2012 at 9:41 AM

      Please read my bottom response comment to Dell. Thanks.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 11, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Could you please leave contact information on Sweetwater. I have been looking on the web to find the above pattern and have had no luck. Thanks Susn Geisel

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    1. Wendys HatAugust 28, 2012 at 9:41 AM

      Please read my bottom response comment to Dell. Thanks.

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  16. UnknownAugust 21, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    I too would like the link to the pattern, I am not having any luck finding it please reply, thanks
    Sandi

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    1. Wendys HatAugust 28, 2012 at 9:41 AM

      Please read my bottom response comment to Dell. Thanks.

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  17. DellAugust 28, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    To Sandi and any others whom like this pattern,

    I have found and emailed a company that I believe is the Sweetwater mentioned in the post. I haven't had a response yet (but I just emailed them!). I'm supplying the website in case it is the correct company (which I believe it is from their Facebook page mentioning both Sweetwater AND Farmyard Creations). I wasn't able to locate the pattern on thier site but as I stated, I have emailed them about it. If you want to try as well, I found them at sweetwaterscrapbook with the .com as usual. Good Luck! I LOVE this pattern!

    Dell

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    1. Wendys HatAugust 28, 2012 at 9:40 AM

      Thank you! They were not very nice with me, even sharing my pictures of their project. My blog posts and pictures have generated thousands of hits for this and the pumpkin runner. I get hundreds of emails wanting this pattern. When I made it I did not know it was even from them so I took my measurements out of my blog post, because they weren't happy with it. It is sad that they do not sell this pattern anywhere anymore and are even hard to contact. I get MANY emails a day regarding this and my pumpkin runner. I would LOVE to be able to help everyone with a link but unfortunately they don't have one for this.

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    2. Mamallama2601November 16, 2012 at 3:18 PM

      I love your snowman table runner! It is so cute! I ordered the pattern from Sweetwater. Thank you for posting your runner on your blog, otherwise I would have never known about their pattern!

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    3. Wendys HatNovember 28, 2012 at 11:53 PM

      Thanks for the feedback!

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  18. AnonymousNovember 28, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Wendy, I have to say that I think the Sweetwater Company has a lovely snowman table runner (see here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/114120776/snowman-table-runner-pattern-only ) but its really not the same as yours. For them to lay claim on yours is a little deceiving on there part. I think you should post YOUR pattern! I like it much better!!! :)

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  19. AnonymousNovember 28, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    I would nice if you would make and sell them...I'll be your first customer!!

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  20. AnonymousNovember 30, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing your table runner with us. I love anything snowman. I contacted the Sweetwater Company and was able to get a pattern from them. They were very nice to me and responded quickly to my inquiry. I have made 5 runners for Christmas presents this year. I'm sure they will go over well!

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    1. Wendys HatNovember 30, 2012 at 11:50 PM

      Thank you for this news. I've had over 25,000 hits on this blog post and receive at least 10 emails a day saying that they had no luck with getting in touch with the company to find a pattern. Maybe now they are making the patterns again. Here is the etsy link that one of my readers sent me. http://www.etsy.com/listing/114120776/snowman-table-runner-pattern-only

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    2. Wendys HatNovember 30, 2012 at 11:51 PM

      That should have read 10 emails a week not day.

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  21. schmitzgDecember 31, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    I do not like the etsy pattern for the snowman runner....I like how the snowmen are facing opposites. Would you consider making and selling one identical to the one you made? Please let me know. Thanks and Happy New Year! ~Gloria

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  22. TheresaJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Hi Wendy, dropping by from Brandie's new recipe party. I love your snowman table runner was this a pattern you made yourself? or by someone else? I have a square dining table & a round kitchen table but could see making one to top the piano. Hope the New Year is finding you well!! Theresa @ DearCreatives.com

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    1. Wendys HatJanuary 19, 2013 at 9:00 AM

      Nice to meet you Theresa! Thanks. I've explained in the last paragraph of my post but I've been making these for years when a friend showed me how. After I put this post up a company called Sweetwater mailed me and asked me to take the how to pictures out because it was their original design. They no longer are in business but her daughters recently started selling this pattern again, I heard, after my post bringing them so much inquiring on it. I make my own patterns all the time and it's pretty easy to draw up these simple shapes on your own. Email me with any questions you might have. Thanks!

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  23. Brandie @ Home Cooking MemoriesJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Hey Wendy! I already left a comment on this before, but had to tell you that when I pinned this on Pinterest, it was a hit...lots of repins. Anyway, thank you for linking up to the Weekend Kitchen Party...come back and link up another recipe or kitchen craft this weekend!

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