Ready for a quick and easy project? Perfect for your coffee table, or as a last minute gift. Perhaps make a few and keep them in your “gift box” for those times when you need something for a friend.
I’m making a few of these table runners to sell at my sons school’s Spring Fair.
Here is a quick tutorial on how to make my “Stack & Slash” Table Runner.
I’m using Oh My! by Sanae for Moda Fabrics which is fun and quirky.
Start by choosing 4 layer cake squares. If you don't have a layer cake, use 4 x 10" squares of co-ordinating fabric.
Stack them on top of each other, and using your ruler and rotary cutter, cut them through the centre – at a wonky angle.
Take the top piece from one of your piles and place it at the bottom. In this instance, I took the top layer of fabric from the right hand pile and placed it on the bottom.
Now sew together of the 2 halves.
Sew all of the 4 new blocks together, one after the other. Ensure you have a good mix and that you don’t have any 2 pieces of the same original square joined together.
Add some batting, backing and quilt as desired. Bind the table runner using the single fold binding method.
There you have a beautiful new table runner, ready to use and it only took a couple of hours.
I’m making a few of these table runners to sell at my sons school’s Spring Fair.
Here is a quick tutorial on how to make my “Stack & Slash” Table Runner.
I’m using Oh My! by Sanae for Moda Fabrics which is fun and quirky.
Start by choosing 4 layer cake squares. If you don't have a layer cake, use 4 x 10" squares of co-ordinating fabric.
Stack them on top of each other, and using your ruler and rotary cutter, cut them through the centre – at a wonky angle.
Take the top piece from one of your piles and place it at the bottom. In this instance, I took the top layer of fabric from the right hand pile and placed it on the bottom.
Now sew together of the 2 halves.
Sew all of the 4 new blocks together, one after the other. Ensure you have a good mix and that you don’t have any 2 pieces of the same original square joined together.
Add some batting, backing and quilt as desired. Bind the table runner using the single fold binding method.
There you have a beautiful new table runner, ready to use and it only took a couple of hours.
Love it! A quick and easy project that is right up my alley!
ReplyDeleteI might just try this out for the christmas table runner that I had planned.
Wow!! Love it!! Thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteSo, seeing as I cannot sew to save myself, how much would you charge to make one for me? This would be perfect for my coffee table!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I can't wait to make my own!
ReplyDeleteI am wanting to teach myself how to do patchwork and quilting. This looks like it would be a good first project.
ReplyDeleteToo easy...and what a great effect!
ReplyDeleteI have a layer cake that had nothing planned for it, until now. Thanks for the great idea.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make this! But how would I go about the quilting part without a machine to do it? :)
ReplyDeleteYou can stitch in the ditch or do a simple straight stitch about a half inch away on each side of the seam.
DeleteLovely idea, great tute. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabrics - lovely runner!
ReplyDeleteWHAT ARE THE FINISHED DIMENSIONS FOR THIS RUNNER? THANKS
ReplyDeleteLEE
Doing the math...I would expect it to be 36 1/2" x 10" if using 1/4" seams.
DeleteYes very easy for the beginner.
I agree...use fabrics that tone with your decor and it will be lovely.
UGLY !
ReplyDeleteIt is a fantastic idea, wouldn't it be gorgeous in Easter colors!
DeleteI think it is beautiful~ To each his own. Please stay anonymous...we don't want to know who you are~
DeleteTo anonymous Feb. 17, 2012 11:34 AM:
ReplyDeletePerhaps if you chose fabric you liked you wouldn't think it "ugly". This offers lots of possibilities to the creative mind.
Mary: FAT CHANCE . ITS UGLY Wouldn't waste me time !
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, some people are so negative they can't see beauty. I feel sorry for you that you only see ugly.
ReplyDeleteHello. I'm new here but I did like you on facebook. What is a layer cake? I'm new to quilting and taking a class, so I still have lots to learn.
ReplyDeleteNo, I wouldn't have picked these fabrics but I learned a long time ago (even before quilting) that everyone has different tastes. My Mom and I disagree on fabric all the time. :P Though I don't care for the fabric I do absolutely love this idea and I see the beauty in the project and the work that has been done. I think it's wonderful and I'm so glad I found this project.
Sorry I can't remember my google account at the moment but my facebook account is Missey Celtic... just don't want to be associated with that other anonymous. :P People need to learn to work on manors.
A layer cake is one or two fabrics of a complete line of fabrics, cut in ten inch pieces. There are generally forty to forty two ten inch squares in a complete layer cake.
DeleteI think this is a great project. I think I'll make a few of them. Great ideas
ReplyDeletefor a Christmas runner as well as Easter! Thanksgiving too! Thanks so much for the pattern and instructions. I'm also new to quilting!
You do the best tutorials available for all of us folks who love to sew, but need guidance. I do believe I have every tutorial you've shared with us and I watch for ones I missed. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us.
ReplyDeleteI just found this tablerunner idea. This is a cute. quick and easy. I probably wouldn't use the same fabrics either, but I would not say that it is ugly in any way. Everyone has their own taste; that is why there are SO many fabric lines to choose from. I am going to try one right now in Christmas fabrics, so we will see how it turns out. Great idea and great tutorial!
ReplyDeleteWhat is a cake layer? I mean, I do bake but realllllly doubt that I'd want to use mine here LOL! Kidding. Actually, I do need to know what a cake layer is:)
ReplyDeleteLayer cake is a 10" square that you can buy in a pack of a fabric line that is all coordinated. You can cut your own square out of fabric that you like. I did make one from Christmas fabric and it turned out well; I may even sew some rickrack. ribbon or other trim at the seams to "glitz" it up.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this fun pattern! I made a Christmas table runner and I love how it turned out! It really was as simple as you made it sound!
ReplyDeletehttp://preachmanswife.blogspot.com/2012/12/homemade-christmas.html
One more thing: I don't quilt (and don't really have the inclination to learn) so I just stitched the ditches of the table runner and it worked great!
ReplyDeleteI've just finished making two of these and loved the simplicity of the pattern...perfect for quick gifts. My only suggestion is to make this at least 12 inches square or preferable 15 inches, as I think they are too small for a dining table but suitable for a side table or small coffee table.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the beauty of this idea? It will work in any block size that you choose.
DeleteLove love love it! I just made one of my own and it turned out great. I think I might need to make a bunch more now. :)
ReplyDeleteSo easy to be a jerk when you can stay anonymous. You don't have to look at or make the runner. Why not just appreciate the fact that there are still nice people offering to give something without asking for anything in return? I'm glad I found this as I want to make a number of runners but have little time right now. This is perfect for my needs. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWas looking for some ideas with my Christmas fabric, this will be quick and perfect for our Girl Scout bazaar this upcoming Saturday! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHa ha! Now how did you know that I was flat strapped trying to get Christmas sewing done? Lol. Great ideas thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for adding napkins to make a nice set!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget that the runner can be made wider using borders. Love borders!!
MsJany
I love this idea and just to let you know, the fabric caught my eye first. Then I saw how great and simple the pattern is. I will definitely be making a few of these. Keep putting out these great patterns.
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