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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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4
Sew additional stitches along the seams in different thread colors if you’d like.
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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.
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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.