CHRISTMAS BRIGHTS TABLE RUNNER PROJECT

Instructions

Reference the downloadable project sheet for project pattern diagrams.

Cutting

1. For the trees, cut 1 x 2" strips from each fabric
2. For the trunk, cut four pieces of 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" from the fat quarter
3. From white tone on tone cut eight pieces of 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"
4. Cut a 9 3/4" strip of white fabric. Then, using the ruler, cut four large triangles from the strip. Finally, cut large triangles in half to create 8 thinner triangles.
5. Cut 8 pieces of 1 1/4" x 9 1/2" from the white tone on tone
6. Cut 3 strips of 2 1/2" for the border

Method

1. Arrange the strips of fabrics for the tree in a pleasing order and stitch them all together
2. After sewing together cut out 4 trees using the 60-degree ruler. Flip the ruler so you have 2 with red at bottom and 2 with Pink.
3. Sew the half-triangles onto either side of the 60-degree triangle.
4. Sew the 1 1/4" strips on either side of the tree.
5. Sew the background 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" either side of the trunk.
6. Sew the tree and the trunk together to form the block.
7. Sew the trees together with two on either side facing towards the centre.
8. Sew the borders on the long sides of the runner.
9. Sew the border ends on the runner.
10. Press the top onto the Pellon and then lay on the backing and pin baste.
11. Quilt as desired using a walking foot or free motion.
12. Trim ready to bind.
13. Bind table runner using the binding strips. Sew to the back of the runner first then bring to the front and stitch down with a decorative stitch.