Christmas Table Runner Pattern

Assemble the Table Runner Quilt Blocks

Assemble the four table runner quilt blocks.

© Janet Wickell

Table Runner Quilt Blocks

Cutting

Green plaid:

(1) 1-3/4" x 42" strip
(1) 1-3/4" x 17" strip

Light neutral:

(1) 1-3/4" x 42" strip
(1) 1-3/4" x 17" strip

1. Sew the longest green strip lengthwise to the longest neutral strip. Press the seam allowance towards the green strip.

2. Sew the remaining strips together lengthwise and press the seam allowance towards the green.

3. Square up one end of each strip. Cut a total of (32) 1-3/4" segments from the strips, checking periodically to make sure the leading edge is square.

4. Sew two segments together as shown, with unlike fabrics across from each other. Press. Make a total of (16) four-patch units.

Assemble the strip pieced bars:

Green plaid:

(2) 1-3/4" x 42" strips
(1) 1-3/4" x 13" strip

Light neutral:

(2) 1-3/4" x 42" strips
(1) 1-3/4" x 13" strip

1. Sew a long green strip lengthwise to a light neutral strip of the same length. Press the seam allowances towards the green. Repeat with other green and neutral strips of matching lengths.

2. Square up one end of each strip and cut a total of (16) 5-1/2" long segments from them.

Assemble the quilt blocks:

1. Cut four 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" squares of bright floral for block centers.

2. Arrange four four-patch units, four strip pieced bar units and one block center as shown, creating three rows.

3. Sew the components of each row together. Press seam allowances towards the pieced bars.

4. Join the rows to complete the block. Press. The block should measure 10-1/2" square.

5. Make three more quilt blocks.

• Introduction to the Christmas Table Runner Pattern
• Assemble the Table Runner Quilt Blocks
• Finish Making the Table Runner