The B side...

Before you get all "oh, there she goes with yet another project,"  it might not look like a Christmas runner, but it is...or will be. As usual, I've decided to complicate things – because what's better than a table runner that's only good for a few weeks out of the year?  One that's good for at least a few months!

One side Christmas, the other side Fall – this is going to be the back of the first runner. Or "topper," since once trimmed, it's only going to be about 36" x 16". I cut 2" strips for this, and they're a really nice scale for a smaller piece.

Archie even respects it enough NOT to lay on it.

I've held on to these hand dyes for years (seven, to be exact) waiting for the right project, and this was it. I don't think the picture really does it justice – it's a crummy, cloudy day here today with precious little light to deal with, but trust me when I proclaim its gorgeousness. The colors really radiate. I've taped it to the kitchen wall and stop by to admire it whenever I pass through.

This, of course, changes the layout I envisioned for the Christmas side of things, so I'm still debating, but hoping to get this one done in time for Thanksgiving.