Table Runner

I wanted to see what would happen when I put two or more quatrefoil blocks together...but I didn't have enough time to make an entire quilt. So, today's project is a simple table runner. While I'd still like to use this block in a quilt, I like the simple pattern made by the three flowers together.




Materials:

3 - 12.5" (unfinished) blocks (directions for the Quatrefoil block here)
2 - 12.5" x 3.5" fabric for border
2 - 3.5" x width of fabric (at least 42.5") for border

20" x 45" piece of fabric for the back of the table runner (I don't usually have fabric leftover that measures 45" so I like to piece the back...)
19" x 44" cotton batting
4 - 2.75" x width of fabric (selvedge to selvedge) for binding.



Step 1: First we'll assemble the top. Arrange your three blocks and sew them together in a row. Then sew the 12.5" strips to both of the 12.5" long sides.



Sew the 42.5" strips to the remaining two sides.



Trim to 18.5" x 42.5"



Step 2: If you are piecing a back for the table runner, make sure you end up with a piece that is larger than the front...around 20x45.



Step 3: Assemble your layers. Stack the backing fabric right side down, a layer of quilt batting and your top right side up.



Pin and quilt as desired.



Step 4: Bind your table runner. I didn't get pictures of this step because it's the same as in the potholder tutorial. The only difference is that you'll need to sew your four binding pieces together to make one long piece before you start.

Hand or machine stitch the binding to finish.





As usual, feel free to ask questions and look for the giveaway post on Thursday.