Tute-Happy Summer: Striped Table Runner

We're continuing our Tute-Happy Summer series today with a tutorial for a striking table topper 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 fun table runner pattern 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 11" x 44".

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

• Cut each of the 6 fabrics into 4 - 1 1/2 inch strips by the longest side of the fat quarter (22 inches).
• Cut the muslin into 10 - 1 inch strips the width of the fabric, then sub-cut to 20-22 inches for a total of 20 strips.
• Sew with a 1/4" seam allowance. Join pieces together.

It is a good idea to sew the first two strips together and then switch directions for the next strip. Change back and forth when adding each strip. This will keep your piece from bowing.

Make 4 sections. Press after adding each strip. Your section should measure 8 1/2" tall.

Square up each section and cut  2 - 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" squares. You will have a total of 8.

Cut each square in half diagonally. 

Cut each block exactly the same way.

Take 4 pieces and lay them out as shown below.

Piece the sections together. 

Make 4 blocks.

Add a 1" muslin sashing between the blocks.

Add backing and batting and quilt as desired. I cut some additional 2 1/2" strips from the leftover fat quarters to use for my binding.

My daughter was here last weekend and claimed this table runner. She just redid her bedroom in these colors and this will work perfectly on her bedroom dresser. She would like 2 small mats for her end tables. I think I have just enough leftovers to make them.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and stop by my blog 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. This giveaway is now closed, but be sure to check out our other tutorials, as we'll be sharing a tutorial and hosting a giveaway each week!

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 12: Nautical mini featuring Prairie Cloth Solids

Week 13: Stair Stepper Runner featuring Gemstones, Jewels and Quartz

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Announcing our Modern Table Topper Prairie Cloth Solids bundle winner:

Kathy

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