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The five fabrics I chose for the mystery table runner.

© Janet Wickell

About the Table Runner

This festive table runner measures approximately 14-1/4" x 42-1/2" before borders are added. It was sewn in the colors of Christmas, but simply change the fabrics to make a table runner that works for any season or event.

The table runner pattern was originally written as somewhat of a mystery quilt pattern -- with instructions released over a few weeks, so you'll notice that more is revealed as you click through the pages (which are all visible now). Make it as a mystery, or peek ahead to see the entire table runner.

Table Runner Fabrics

Choose five fabrics for your table runner. Use the descriptions to see my choices for each position if you like.

A light, smallish scale print - bottom fabric: 1/3 yard

    • Cut twenty-four 3-3/8" squares from 3-3/8" strips cut across the crosswise grain. If your fabric is wide enough you'll only need two strips.

A dark, smallish scale print - second from bottom: 1/3 yard

    • Cut twenty-four 3-3/8" squares

A fabric that's larger in scale and contrasts with the first two - third from bottom: 5/8 yard

    • Cut one 10 7/8" square, then cut it in half once diagonally

    • Cut one 8 3/8" square, then cut it in half twice diagonally

    • Cut two 8" squares, then cut each in half once diagonally

    • Last, cut two 5-1/2" squares

A narrow border print - fourth from bottom: 1-1/2 yards - less if you don't mind piecing for length; buy 1-3/4 yard for position flexibility with no piecing. We'll cut it later.

A larger scale print that works well with all other fabrics - top fabric: 3/4 yard. We'll cut it later.

Backing: 1 yard of any print that looks great with your tablerunner; 1-3/4 yard if you do not want to piece the backing

Batting: 1 yard flannel; 1-3/4 yard if you do not want to piece the batting

Binding: approximately 180 running inches of doublefold binding - cut strips 1-3/4" wide across the crosswide grain; binding strip instructions

Quilt Making Techniques Used to Make the Table Runner

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