Tute-Happy Summer: Stair Stepper Runner

We're completing our Tute-Happy Summer series today with a tutorial for a jewel-toned Stair Stepper Runner by Connie from from Freemotion by the River. Connie used the bold prints from the Ro Gregg's Marblehead Gemstones, Jewels and Quartz collection. Enjoy the tutorial and then find the details at the bottom of this post for a chance to win a bundle of Gemstones, Jewels and Quartz prints to play with!

Hi, I'm Connie from Freemotion by the River and I have another easy table runner tutorial to share with you.

I used the fat quarter bundle of Marblehead Gemstones, Jewels and Quartz by Ro Gregg for Fabri-Quilt.

The size of this table runner is 14" x 27".

I picked six fabrics from the fat quarter bundle and also used muslin for the neutral squares.

• From each of the 6 fabrics cut 2 - 2'' strips by the longest side of the fat quarter (22 inches) then sub-cut into 2'' x 3 1/2'' rectangles. You will need 45.
• Cut the muslin into  3 1/2'' strips the width of the fabric, then sub-cut to 18 - 3 1/2'' x 3 1/2'' squares. You will need 18.
• Sew with a 1/4" seam allowance. Join pieces together as shown below.

Cutting the fabrics

Follow the diagrams below to make your block.

• Sew one 2'' x 3 1/2'' rectangle to a 3 1/2'' square
• Sew two 2'' x 3 1/2'' rectangles together on the 2'' side
• Sew two 2'' x 3 1/2'' rectangles to a 3 1/2' square on the 3 1/2'' sides

Sew the sections together.

Make 9 of the blocks.

Arrange the 9 blocks into 3 rows. I rotated the center blocks 180 degrees.

Finish sewing the rows together, add you backing and batting and quilt as desired.

For the binding I just cut 2 1/2'' strips of the fabrics and pieced them together.

I had to take a photo of the table runner outside next to our wood carved eagle.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and stop by my website for more tutorials and patterns.

Thanks Connie!
Head over to Connie's blog to find out how you can win a bundle of Marblehead Gemstones, Jewels and Quartz.

Check out each week of our Summer of Tutes!
Week 1: Sunglasses case featuring Graphix 3
Week 2: The overnight bag featuring Who's Who

Week 3: Tablet case featuring Jungle Party 

Week 4: Patriotic pennants featuring Tone on Tone 

Week 5: Melon mini featuring Gemstones, Jewels and Quartz

Week 6: Zig zag lunchbag featuring Graphix 3

Week 7: Placemats featuring Marblehead Pleasing Pastels

Week 8: Table topper featuring Marblehead Pleasing Pastels

Week 9: Elegant clutch featuring Jungle Party 
Week 10: Modern table topper featuring Prairie Cloth Solids

Week 11: Striped table runner featuring Gemstones, Jewels and Quartz

Week 12: Nautical mini featuring Prairie Cloth Solids

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Announcing our Nautical Mini Prairie Cloth Solids bundle winner!

Jasmine

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