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Easy Quilted Christmas Table Runner

Alanda Craft December 13, 2016 22 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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These table runners will make great gifts or are ideal if you need to dress up a Christmas table and don’t have a lot of time.

The table runner measures approximately 16½” x 38½” – finished size

What You Need:

Feature Squares: (1/2 yard)

  • 3 pcs @ 10″ x 10″

Sashing: (1/4 yard)

  • 4 pcs @ 2″ x 10″
  • 2 pcs @ 2″ x 35″

Borders: (1/2 yard)

  • 2 pcs @ 2½” x 13″
  • 2 pcs @ 2½” x 39″

Backing: (1/2 yard)

  • 1 pc 39″ x 17″

Batting:

    1 pc 39″ x 17″

Please Note: In the video I stated that the border pieces measure 39½. They should be 39″. I do apologise for this error.

Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions

TOOLS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL

You can check the latest prices at Amazon by clicking on the links below:

  • Creative Grids Ruler 8½” x 24½” 
  • Olfa 24″ x 36″ double-sided healing mat
  • Olfa 60mm rotary cutter
  • Oliso Iron
  • Gutermann Sew-All thread

Method:

  • Lay the 10″ squares on the mat.
  • Place the sashing, right sides together, on top of the square and sew down the edge with a ¼” seam.
  • Do this with each square.
  • On the last square, sew a piece of sashing down two sides.
  • Note: We ironed our seams towards the square.

  • Now join all three squares together.
  • It should look like the image below.

  • Attach one of the long strips of sashing to one long edge of the center piece and pin in place.

  • Repeat with the other edge.
  • Sew along each edge with a ¼” seam.

  • Take one of the short border pieces and lay it along the short edge of the piece, with right sides together.
  • Sew along the edge with a ¼” seam.

  • Do the same on the other short edge.
  • Sew with a ¼” seam.

  • Take one of the longer pieces of the border, lay it right sides together down the long edge of the centerpiece and pin in place.
  • Sew with a ¼” seam.

  • Repeat with the other edge.

  • This will complete the top of the table runner.

  • NOTE: At this point, you could finish this table runner in the traditional way by adding your batting and backing, quilting it and then attaching binding.

However, if you would rather not use a binding, then continue on with the next set of steps.

  • Now we need to create a quilt sandwich.
  • Start by laying the batting on the mat.
  • Place the quilt top face up on top of the batting.
  • Then place the backing fabric face down on top of the quilt top.

  • Pin around the edges to secure everything in place.
  • Ensure you leave an opening of about 5″ at the end of one side of the table runner so that you can turn it through. You can use pins to mark this opening or make a mark with a fabric pen.

  • Start at one side of the opening and backstitch.
  • Sew around the entire runner until you come to the pin or mark for the other side of the opening. Backstitch.
  • The opening should look like this once everything is sewn.

  • At this point, we need to trim the corners of the quilt, but it is always a good idea to turn it through first just to check that everything has caught nicely in the seams. Once you are happy with the result, you can turn the runner back through the hole and trim those corners.

  • Turn the table runner through the hole.

  • Press the runner, making sure to press in the edges of the opening.

  • Topstitch all the way around the runner approx 1/8″ in from the edge.

Now We are Ready to Quilt:

  • Starting at one corner between the border and the sashing, do a small backstitch  or tie of the threads and stitch in the ditch all around the seam line.
  • End with a back stitch or again, tie off the threads.

  • Now stitch in the ditch down the two side seams.

  • We are going to simply line quilt the runner through the squares, so decide how far apart you want your lines to be and it is preferable to draw the lines on the runner.
  • Start in the top  of one square and stitch down to the end of the last square.
  • Leave your needle in the down position and pivot the runner as you get to the end of each line.
  • Continue doing this until you have all your lines sewn.
  • End with a backstitch or tie off your threads.

  • Give the table runner a good press and it is ready.
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Filed Under: Christmas Projects, Quilting Tutorials, Table Runners Tagged With: christmas table runner, quilt tutorial, sewing project

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Vera says

    December 14, 2016 at 9:57 am

    Loved the video, very easy to follow and understand. I’ve got my fabric and ready to cut, pi ce sew, and quilt. ho hope th finished product looks good.

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      December 14, 2016 at 12:33 pm

      That’s awesome Vera. You are going to love how easy this goes together. And we would love to see photos of your runner when it is finished. If you would like to share some photos, here is the link to our readers page https://www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/. Happy quilting

      Reply
  2. Mike says

    January 9, 2017 at 9:14 am

    I have done 2 of these, and ready to start my 3rd, but going to adjust to 4 panels of 10. I am a new quilter, and I am so excited to have these projects be my “training”. Your easy to follow directions are perfect for beginners. AlandaCraft is amazing!!

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      January 9, 2017 at 7:10 pm

      Thank you for your lovely comment Mike. Your runner looks lovely. We have included it on the Readers Project page.

      Reply
  3. Donna says

    January 19, 2017 at 3:29 am

    I made one and was very simple. Thank you for the great instructions and video to follow. Many a gift next year for folk!

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      January 19, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Thank you Donna. Perhaps you would like to share some photos on our Readers Project page. https://www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/. I think they make excellent gifts.

      Reply
  4. Karen Hopkins says

    November 8, 2017 at 7:33 am

    Im just finishing the runner and wondering about quilting it after using the NON binding method. Will it pucker in the body of the quilt if I do it ? Ive done other projects with the turm method and they puckered ( for short of another way to explain, sorry)

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      November 8, 2017 at 11:09 am

      If you plan to do lot of quilting on a project that has been made using the turn method there can be a tendency for it pucker. This is because the quilting draws in the quilt. I tend to do linear quilting (basic straight lines or stitch in the ditch) or a very open pattern. Using a temporary spray such as 505 and pinning the quilt to within an inch of its life will also help to stop puckering.

      Reply
      • Karen Hopkins says

        November 8, 2017 at 2:08 pm

        I went ahead and just stitched around the squares using my walking foot. I used fusible fleece as I didnt have any batting. It still wasnt smooth but it ended up better. Thanks for the easy tutorial.

        Reply
        • Alanda says

          November 9, 2017 at 1:08 pm

          Would love to see the result Karen. Here is a link to the Readers Project Page if you would like to share some photos with us. https://www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/. Stitching around the squares is a good idea and finishes the runner of nicely. 🙂

          Reply
    • Michele Rader says

      September 21, 2020 at 2:45 am

      Perhaps a larger stitch or a walking foot will help reduce puckering.

      Reply
  5. Elizabeth Beckler says

    November 14, 2018 at 7:57 am

    I have just one strip of Christmas pattern 591/2 by 13 in wide all over poinsetta pattern. I wouldn’t have to cut it in strips, just want to put the batting on the reverse side and a backing.
    Does that sound feasable?

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      November 14, 2018 at 8:33 am

      You can certainly do that Elizabeth. Just cut the batting and the backing a few inches larger than the finished size of your fabric and finish it off with some quilting and binding. Some fabric is just too pretty to cut up into squares, strips etc so it’s good to be able to use them in one piece.

      Reply
  6. Sue P says

    November 30, 2018 at 3:25 am

    I attempted this and ended up with a runner 14×34. I followed all the 1/4” seams. Where did I go wrong?

    Reply
  7. Sue P says

    November 30, 2018 at 3:34 am

    Whoops! Never mind! Measured wrong,

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      November 30, 2018 at 1:07 pm

      lol, that’s easy done.

      Reply
  8. Diane Carriere says

    April 15, 2019 at 5:32 am

    Fantastic tutorial Alana especially the no binding part luv it I enjoy your videos and tutorial so much

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      April 15, 2019 at 9:59 am

      Thank you for your lovely comment Diane. Happy to hear you like the tutorials. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Char says

    July 28, 2019 at 5:54 am

    Love this easy table runner. Thanks for the easy to follow instructions.

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      July 29, 2019 at 9:58 am

      Happy to hear that you like the table runner, Char. They are so quick and easy to make.

      Reply
  10. Audrey Derby says

    December 3, 2019 at 2:34 am

    Love ALL your instructions and videos! So precise and easy to follow. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Alanda Craft says

      December 5, 2019 at 9:18 am

      Thank you for your lovely comment Audrey. Happy to hear that you enjoy our tutorials 🙂

      Reply

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