Today, Jackie Kunkel of Canton Village Quilt Works is posting here as part of our Blogging Design Ring, sharing a simple tutorial for a table runner. We think you'll like her no-measure technique!
Hello Everyone! My name is Jackie Kunkel and I am a quilter, designer, online shop owner, teacher, and try to be an all-around fun gal!
I hope that you enjoy this quick and easy table runner that I have designed for you using Sara Trail's Folk Heart collection for Fabri-Quilt! It is fun and funky and will brighten any home! If you like Sara'a fabric, don't miss the giveaway offered the bottom of the tutorial.
You will need 6
different prints (3) 2.5" x 42" strips of each and 4 different tone on tone
prints (3) 2.5" x 42" strips.
Also you will need (3)
4.5" inch squares... one from each of the tone on tone prints.
(except the black and white print)
Choose one square and
one 2.5 inch print strip.
Sew the strip to the
square press toward the strip.
Now trim the strip to
the size of the square.
Turn and trim the
other side. Continuing with the same strip, rotate the block and then sew
the strip to the second side of the block.
Press towards the
strip.
Trim the strip to the
size of the block.
Rotate and trim the
other side.
Continuing with the
same strip, rotate the block. stitch to the next side.
Stitch to the next
side. Press toward the strip.
Trim the strip to the
size of the block.
Rotate and trim the
other side.
Choose another 2.5
inch strip and stitch to the side of the block with the first strip.
Press towards the
strip and trim to the size of the block.
Rotate and trim the
other side.
Add the next strip and
repeat the process.
Continue to add strips
until you have 3 total strips on and have your block.
Take your next
4.5" square and repeat the above process to make your second
and third block. Your blocks will be 16.5" square.
From your tone on tone
prints, take one green and one yellow strip.
One red and one green strip.
Stitch the green and
yellow strips together and stitch the green and red together, down the length
strip and press towards one side.
With each strip set
sub-cut into 2.5" segments. Yield 8 segments.
Stitch together two
segments to create a four patch. Repeat this 3 more times so you have 4
green/yellow four patches. Then repeat this process with the green and red
segments until you have 4 green/red four patches.
Cut 2 strips of red
and 2 strips of yellow, for sashing, to 16.5" x 2.5"
Stitch the four
patches together, as pictured below.
Stitch the 2 red
sashing strips to the yellow and green four patches. Press towards the red
strips.
Repeat this process
for the green and red four patches and yellow sashing.
Layout the blocks and
sashing to your liking.
Stitch the sashing to
the blocks, pressing the seams toward the sashing.
Repeat with the second
sashing. Quilt and bind with the remaining black and white stripes. I
trimmed that strip down to 2.4" for the binding.
Now you can lay it on
the table to brighten your day!
Fabri-Quilt is giving away a fat quarter bundle of the Folk Heart collection to go along with Jackie's tutorial. To enter to win become a follower of Fabri-Quilt's blog (on the right side bar), either through Google Friend Connect or by email. Leave a comment letting us know that you're a follower, and let us know what you'd make with the Folk Heart fat quarters!
The giveaway is open through Sunday, February 24 at 11:59 EST. The randomly selected winner will be announced on Monday, February 25th.
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ReplyDeleteI am a follower through GFC. I would add it to the other bright and funky fabrics in my stash to make a whole quilt one day.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower and I would make a square table topper-maybe using the same sashing and blocks as in the tutorial-4 blocks in the middle, smaller corner blocks with sashing in between making a frame for the 4 center blocks-great fabric and tutorial.
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I have been following for a long time...thanks for this chance.
ReplyDeleteI see this fabric in placemats or a table topper
What a cute table runner!! I have a ministry where I make quilts (the pattern uses fat quarters!) for foster kids and this would be so bright and cheery!! I am following through google!!
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I have been a follower for some time. I would love to make a tablerunner, I love yours. Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI really like your table runner. Love the bright colors. I don't have a table long enough for a runner, but it would be a good practice project. Your tutorial was clear and easy to follow. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun table runner to brighten up this dreary cold winter. I think I would pair all of these wonderful bold prints with the tone on tones to make a wonky stars quilt for my granddaughter.
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ReplyDeleteLOVE the vivid colors! Thanks for the tutorial!
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I'm a follower. The fabrics are so fun. I think I would make this table runner. It would brighten up my kitchen table. Thank you for the chance to win.
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ReplyDeleteLove the bright colors, just what I need to liven up dreary February. Cute table runner.
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Hi!! Love the table runner and the fabric you used!!! I would probably make pillow covers to brighten the bedroom!! Thank You
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ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower of yours, thanks for the table runner tutorial. I'll make this next, but I wouldn't use the Folk Heart FQs, but rather a less bright collection. The Folk Heart FQs are gorgeous for fuzzy cut center squares, e.g. in a modern Log Cabin.
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Oh that fabric is awesome! So colorful and fun. Not sure what I would make... it would be tempting to make some kind of fabulous tunic with it. Stitch some 12" blocks together and use it as my fabric for the top. It would make a great tabletopper too. Fun.
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Just subscribed by email!
ReplyDeleteI think this fabric would look great in a quilt for a special child. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love your tutorial and the fabric so, I think I would love to make this table runner just like yours!! :)
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ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of construction and yet the vivid fabrics....I would have to make this same table runner!
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I am now following via GFC & email. Love the fabric thanks for a chanc eto enter your giveaway. I think I would love to see some awesome cheery pillow screated with this fabric or perhaps a table topper....conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThanks for Tutorial! Fabrics would also make a great kids' quilt! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am following you now through GFC. I think I would go with the table runner that you made! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI am following FabricQuilt through Google. I love your table runner. I can picture potholders, oven mitts, place mat. I really need a mat for my coffee table where I place my Mac (it gets very warm on the bottom) and I'm using a ratty old placemat I've had for years. I need something PRETTY! Thanks.
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ReplyDeleteI love your funky table runner...this fabric line is amazing!! Since I love to dress up the dinner table, I think my family would love this bright and cheerful fabric for placemats! Thanks for the chance!! ps I am already a follower too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the tutorial! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower and would love to use these fat quarters to make a table runner like Jackie's. Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower and would love to use these fabrics to make my daughter a new work tote bag.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower and I would love to make a table runner just like this one. It's so cheerful. It would make me want to get up in the morning! I'd use any leftover scraps to make doll clothes.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower. I really need a new tablerunner, but none have tickeled my fancy like this one! Would have to make one like this!
ReplyDeleteI am a long time follower and I think it would make a great lap quilt or a tote bag. What great fabrics- they are stunning together. Thanks for the terrific tutorial and for the chance to win such wonderful fabrics.
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i am a long time follower and i need a new table runner thanks
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ReplyDeleteI am a follower and I think these colors are gorgeous! I would make a sewing machine cover and maybe a place mat to go under the machine to make it quiet when I sew. Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower. Great tutorial! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower via Goggle. I love the bright fabrics, and would make myself that table runner also. I have many table runners, as my DH and I tend to snack at our coffee table alot. He may not go for the bright colors - but I love them. Thanks for the give away!
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I follow via email; I would make tote bags!
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I follow Fabri-Quilt via email. I love the fabric! I would either make that cute tutorial or some tablet covers I've been making!
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for some neat fabric to make some reusable sandwich bags. This would be perfect! Thanks for the opportunity! :)
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I would use them to make a bag. I'm a follower. thanks for the chance to win :)
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