FREE Table Runner project from Sewing Expressions

Our Table Runner is posted courtesy of LikeSew - a creative, fun quilt program perfect for everyone!

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Finished Size: Approximately 62" x 26"

Fabric Requirements

Fabric A (dark print) - 1 yard

Fabric B (medium print) - 1/4 yard

Fabric C (light print) - 1 yard

Backing - 1 1/2 yards

Binding - 1/2 yard

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Cutting Directions

1. Fabric A: Cut 4 strips 3 1/2" x width of the fabric. Cut the strips into 40 squares measuring 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". Cut 4 strips 3 7/8" x width of the fabric. Cut the strips into 40 squares measuring 3 7/8" x 3 7/8".

2. Fabric B: Cut 2 strips 3 7/8" x width of the fabric. Cut the strips into 20 squares measuring 3 7/8" x 3 7/8".

3. Fabric C: Cut 6 strips 3 7/8" x width of the fabric. Cut the strips into 60 squares measuring 3 7/8" x 3 7/8". Cut 5 strips 1 1/2" x width of the fabric. Set these strips aside for the border.

4. Binding: Cut 5 strips 2 1/2" x width of the binding fabric. Set these strips aside for the binding.

Half-square Triangle Instructions

1. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the lighter colored fabric.

2. Place this square, right sides together, with the other square to be sewn.

3. Sew a seam exactly 1/4" on BOTH sides of the drawn line as shown:

1. Cut directly on the drawn line.

2. Press the seams open.

3. Clip the "dog ears" to make a perfect square:

Piecing Directions

1. Draw a diagonal line on the back of each Fabric A square measuring 3 7/8" x 3 7/8". Match 40 of the squares together with 40 squares of the same size cut from fabric C. Draw a diagonal line on the back of each Fabric B square measuring 3 7/8" x 3 7/8". Match 20 of the squares together with 20 squares of the same size cut from fabric C.

2. Follow the directions for making half-square triangles on the previous page. You will have 120 half-square triangles when this step is completed. 80 will be with fabrics A and C, 40 will be with fabrics B and C.

3. Following the diagram, sew four squares together to form a block. All of the blocks in this quilt are made exactly this same way. Continue with the remaining squares until you have 40 completed blocks.

4. Following the diagram below, take four of the completed blocks in step 3 and sew them together in the exact order shown. This will make a larger block. There will be 10 of these larger blocks in the quilt. Continue with the remaining smaller blocks until you have 10 completed larger blocks.

Quilt Assembly

1. Sew 5 completed larger blocks together in a row. Repeat until you have 2 rows. Nowjoin the 2 completed rows together, one on top of another.

2. Sew border strips onto both sides of the quilt. Press. Now sew the remaining border strips onto both the top and the bottom of the quilt.

3. Layer the quilt back, the batting, and the quilt top together, in that order.

4. Machine or hand quilt as desired.

5. Use the 2 1/2" strips of binding fabric cut earlier to bind the quilt using your favorite method.

Roll-em Up Take-em Along Tool Tote

This project is from Down & Dirty, Quick & Easy, I Need A Last Minute Gift Project Book, available from Sewing Expressions.

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We have made every effort to ensure accuracy and completeness in these instructions. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work.

Supplies You’ll Need:

• 1 ea - 19” x 19” square cotton print and felt
• 1 pkg (minimum 2 yds) extra-wide double-fold bias binding
• Matching sewing thread for the needle and bobbin
• Water-soluble fabric marker

Let’s Get Started:

1. Lay the print square face down on your cutting mat.
   
2. Place the felt square on the print square.
3. Cut the bottom edge on an angle 2” shorter on the right side. Round the 2 top corners.
4. Bind angled bottom edge.
5. Fold up the bottom edge 6” on the left side (right side will be only 4”).
6. Using the marker, draw lines 3” & 2” apart as indicated on diagram.
7. Stitch along marked lines, through all layers, from top to bottom of pockets. Double-stitch for extra strength.
   

8. 

   Cut a piece of binding 20” long.
9. Topstitch the long open edge to secure layers together and create a tie for the roll-up.
10. Fold bias tie in half and secure at top edge of 6” pocket.
11. Apply bias around entire outer edge (see our Footnote on page 6).
12. To use, tuck tools in pockets, fold top fabric over tools, roll up and tie.