Spring Sprout Table Runner

Over on Threadbias, I am participating in the Pretty In Patchwork Holidays book sew-along.  For the month of March, the project was the Harvest Vine Table Runner.  I decided to do mine in Springy pastel colors.  Because of that, I re-named it Spring Sprout.

This is the first time I've ever sewn curves for a quilt block.  The block uses a component of the Drunkard's Path block.  I found that I much prefer the non-pinning technique (video here on the She Can Quilt blog) to pinning all over the place.  I really dislike pinning things to be honest.  

I did have a hard time deciding how to quilt this thing though.  I am still very new to FMQ, so I wanted to take the opportunity to practice on a small project like this.  

I finally decided on a meandering stipple for the sprout sections, straight lines in the stem, and some little doodled flowers in the borders.  I know I need some more practice with keeping my stitches even, but I'm actually very proud of myself for just going for it.

I know now that I think I'd prefer the look of those doodled flowers better if they were not so close to the binding.  Note to self for next time, you know!

I am really very happy with how this project turned out.  I think it is my favorite so far this year!  Not that I've finished much so far this year... ;)

Happy Spring Y'all!