Table Runner- Quilt as You Go

Use any fabric and scraps to make a seasonal table runner.

Posted by Becky

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Using your scraps sew up a seasonal table runner. Perfect size for learning the quilt as you go technique.
Add applique for more custom and holiday table runner.

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You Will Need (2 things)

  • Quilt Batting
  • Fabric

Steps (6 steps, 300 minutes)

  1. 1

    Cut back and fusible fleece or batting to 19″ X 26″

    Fuse {following instructions on product} the back and fleece

    Starting in the center of the table runner, place the first strip- right sides facing up. Pin in place to secure

    Pin the next strip to either side of the first strip –right sides facing

  2. 2

    Sew along the edge

    Flip the new strip and iron

    Pin the next strip in place, right sides facing and sew along the edge again.

  3. 3

    Repeat steps 2-3 until you have taken your strips to one side of the table runner.

    Repeat steps 2-3 until you have taken your strips to other side of the table runner.

  4. 4

    Sew additional stitches along the seams in different thread colors if you’d like.

  5. 5

    Trim your table runner to 19″ X 26″ -some of the strips might have gone past the inital piece

    Bind the table runner

    If you are adding an extra applique-- Print applique templates. Follow these instructions for using fusible heat n bond lite for applique on your fabric.

    Sew around the shapes to secure to your new finished table runner.

  6. 6

    You can switch it up by choosing different colors...red, white, blue for 4th of July, red and green for Christmas. Lot's of possibilities.