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    Quilted Table Runner Tutorial

    Last Modified: March 25, 2023 by Amy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 123 Comments

     Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    Today I'm going to share a quick method of making a quilted table runner by quilting and piecing all at the same time!

    (Does that blow your mind? I hope not. It's really fun. And easy, I promise.) Let's start playing, shall we?

    Free printable PDF version of this tutorial is available at the bottom of this post.

    Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    How to Make a Quilted Table Runner: a Step by Step Tutorial

    Begin by deciding what size quilted table runner you want.  I do it by taking the piece of batting right to my table itself. (Please don't enlarge this picture or you will see pencil scribbling, pink nail polish, green sparkly marker, etc.  This is why I didn't buy my kitchen table from the Pottery Barn. Saves a lot of stress. But I digress . . .) 

    You can make any size quilted table runner you want, so customize it to your space. Do keep in mind that your runner will shrink when you wash it, so you may want to cut a little bigger.  After you've cut your batting, cut your back fabric slightly larger than your batting all the way around.  You can make a reversible quilted table runner if you pick a pretty fabric for the back.

    Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    Iron your batting (if it was a wadded up remnant like mine) on a low heat setting. Be careful not to stretch it out of shape.  Then iron your backing fabric on a high-heat cotton setting to get all wrinkles out.  You will be sewing your top strips through all the layers of of batting and backing so you want to start as smooth as possible.  If you are using a Warm & Natural type batting it has a little bit of adhesive stuff on it (which is why you don't want to iron directly on it on a hot setting.) This is helpful for keeping your batting and backing fabric together and smooth.

    After both pieces are pressed individually, center the batting on the wrong side of the backing fabric. Carefully flip both over and press the backing fabric with batting underneath on a high heat setting. This will create enough of a bond to hold them together without having to pin the heck out of them.  If you feel more comfortable, or if you batting isn't lightly adhering to the backing fabric, you could use a quilters spray adhesive to hold them together.

     Okay, onto the fun part.

    Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    Next cut a collection of strips of different fabrics.  This is a great way to use up all those scraps that accumulate that you just can't bear to part with.  This would also be a great use for a Jelly Roll or Honey Bun. I personally like the variation of strip widths in my runner, but that is purely personal preference. (Some of my fabrics are old from my stash, and some are from collections like Verna and Hunky Dory by Moda as well as Simply Sweet by Henry Glass.)

     Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    Arrange your strips on top of your backing and batting.

    Trim any long ends so the strips are roughly the same length.

    Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    Starting at the center strip (roughly - doesn't have to be absolutely perfect - this isn't rocket science) stack the strips in order they were laid out, making two piles - a right-side-of-center pile and a left-side-of-center pile.  Keep the strips and piles in order so you don't have to think (as much) while you sew.

     Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    Take the first strip from the right-side-pile and pin it (right sides together) matching right edges. (I know, I know, pinning is a pain, but it really does help here to keep the strips straight.)

    Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    Take the whole thing to the machine and sew a ¼" seam down the right edge of the strips - through the batting and backing fabric. (It helps to roll the right end of the batting/backing so it doesn't wad up on that side while you're sewing.)

    Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    Now press that seam open.
    (Do it carefully on the first few strips so you don't melt your batting.)

    Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    Return to your two piles of strips and this time take the top one from the left-side pile.  Pin the strip in place matching the left edges.  Repeat the process, sewing another ¼" seam and pressing the seam open.  Let me stress here, don't skip the pressing step.  Your strips will lie neater and flatter will get a much cleaner looking project in the end.

    Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    Repeat these steps, alternating right-side and left-side piles until you have finished sewing all the strips to the edges of the table runner.

    Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    See how pretty it looks? Really, you could just stop here and bind if you like, but personally I love the look of quilting, so let's do that next!

    Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    The quilting is pretty simple at this point.  I just 'eyeball' straight lines using the strips as guides. Again I start in the middle, this time working toward the right side.  Then come back to the middle and work toward the other direction. I sew one line down to the edge of the quilt, pivot the foot parallel to the edge of the runner, drag the thread about an inch (or however far apart you want the quilting to be), pivot the foot again and sew a new row of quilting going the opposite direction from the row you just finished.

     Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    When everything is quilted as much (or as little) as you'd like, square off the raw edges.

    Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    Then it's time to attach the binding.  Rather than go into all that here (this post is already kind of lengthy) I have a binding tutorial here.

    Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    And voila! Here's what it looks like fresh out of the dryer. I love how a quick wash softens up the look of the whole thing.

    Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    I also love how the back looks - a pretty, quilted runner on its own.

    Quilted Table Runner Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter

    Click here if you'd like a Printable PDF Version of this Tutorial

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    Comments

    1. Quilt Nut

      August 02, 2010 at 7:12 pm

      These are so cute. And I just cleaned out my scrap bin today and found a bunch of jelly roll strips and some batting remnants. And just the other day I was wishing I had a new runner for our coffee table. Guess what I might do tonight?

      Reply
    2. Amy

      August 02, 2010 at 7:24 pm

      so cute!

      Reply
    3. Sarah Craig

      August 02, 2010 at 7:34 pm

      How timely! I was just trying to figure out what to do with a Christmas honeybun - not enough for a quilt, but it could make some really neat table runners and hot pads! Thanks!!!

      Reply
    4. Kari @ Ucreate

      August 02, 2010 at 7:49 pm

      Amy, thank you so much for letting me use this for "Create With Me" this month...you're amazing!

      Reply
    5. AnneMarie

      August 02, 2010 at 8:24 pm

      Very pretty! I'm on a stash-busting mission lately. I may have to give this one a shot. Much easier than learning to free-motion where I've been struggling lately.

      Reply
    6. Magnolia Bay Quilts

      August 02, 2010 at 8:38 pm

      Great tutorial! It's so pretty!

      Reply
    7. Char @ Crap I've Made

      August 02, 2010 at 8:42 pm

      I'm totally going to Create With You!

      Reply
    8. ~Niki~

      August 02, 2010 at 11:13 pm

      neat! I&#39;ve been making this kind for years for christmas gifts and never thought to put up a tutorial!<br />fun fun, and easy! yes, definitely!

      Reply
    9. Simone de Klerk

      August 03, 2010 at 1:01 am

      Wonderful! I think I will have a try one of these days (o:

      Reply
    10. Amy

      August 03, 2010 at 4:36 am

      These are beautiful - thanks for your terrific tutorial!

      Reply
      • Terry

        January 05, 2025 at 7:59 am

        This is beautiful! Looks easy too.

        Just wondering, can you piece the strips together and then sandwich with batting and backing and then quilt/topstitch?

        Reply
        • Amy

          January 08, 2025 at 3:40 pm

          Yep! Either method works!

          Reply
    11. betseysumners

      August 03, 2010 at 7:06 am

      Thank you! This is great, now I will dive into my stash and make my own!

      Reply
    12. Andrea

      August 03, 2010 at 7:36 am

      That is GENIUS!! My mom paid to take a class to learn this. I am so excited! I can&#39;t wait to get started! I just redid my kitchen and I&#39;ve been wanting to make a runner for the table to match the new colors!!

      Reply
    13. Amy

      August 03, 2010 at 11:10 am

      Holy cRap! This looks easy enough for me to do! Think I&#39;ll make a Halloween strip runner! YAy!

      Reply
    14. Chris

      August 03, 2010 at 11:23 am

      Amy, I actually made a table runner about two weeks ago using this tutorial. It turned out so great. I haven&#39;t blogged about it yet, but you can see a preview in my new header. Thank you so much for a great idea. I really that it doesn&#39;t require a walking foot.

      Reply
    15. Aimee

      August 03, 2010 at 3:36 pm

      Just lovely! I am totally inspired!

      Reply
    16. Jan

      August 03, 2010 at 4:56 pm

      Thanks for sharing. I have been looking for a great table runner idea, and I love yours. I can&#39;t wait to start my own.

      Reply
    17. Debbie Cook

      August 03, 2010 at 5:48 pm

      Great idea! Thanks for sharing it. 🙂

      Reply
    18. Micki

      August 03, 2010 at 10:16 pm

      I love it! Thank you so much for posting this! I remembered seeing this technique when I was a teen but I couldn&#39;t quite remember how to do it. I need to get working now 🙂

      Reply
    19. Irina

      August 04, 2010 at 11:52 am

      what a nice tutorial, so simple and such a wonderful result! thank you!

      Reply
    20. Gremma

      August 06, 2010 at 4:28 pm

      This is so cheerful and fun! I plan to make it as soon as I can! Thank you so much.

      Reply
    21. Gremma

      August 06, 2010 at 4:29 pm

      PS: I signed up for your email subscription too! I appreciate you having that option!

      Reply
    22. The Farar Family

      August 12, 2010 at 4:48 pm

      Thanks for the tutorial! I gave it a try and it turned out great {you can see it on my blog-I linked to your tutorial}! I love your blog! Thanks!

      Reply
    23. Gremma

      August 17, 2010 at 6:01 pm

      I love this tutorial and I love your blog! I also read your tut on the nursing cover. Thanks for your generosity in sharing your talents!

      Reply
    24. Aimee

      August 17, 2010 at 10:57 pm

      I LOVED your quilted table runner idea and featured it <a href="https://sprik.blogspot.com/2010/08/brief-bits_17.html&quot; rel="nofollow">here.</a> So cute!

      Reply
    25. CreativeMama

      August 31, 2010 at 12:46 pm

      I was looking for easiest quilting tute to get started on my quilting expedition, thanks a ton. This post relieved of my jitters and here i am ready to make my first quilt ever.

      Reply
    26. Chic Creations

      August 31, 2010 at 11:16 pm

      Thanks for sharing this great table runner, and for the tutorial. Love it.

      Reply
    27. STAYC

      September 06, 2010 at 4:10 pm

      I LOVE this! Just finished mine this morning - perfect tutorial - thank you for sharing!!!!<br /><br />www.peterandstacy.blogspot.com

      Reply
    28. Suzanne

      September 09, 2010 at 11:50 am

      I don&#39;t recall which road I traveled down to find your tutorial but it is great! I just finished a birthday table runner that coordinates with a birthday quilt I made. My son&#39;s 8th is Sunday and the party is Saturday. I have a million things to do but I&#39;ve had a bee in my bonnet about the tutorial since I read about it. Finally, i surrendered last night and pulled out the fabric.

      Reply
    29. jujama

      September 29, 2010 at 6:44 am

      Thanks for sharing 🙂 I&#39;ve finished mine.<br />https://jama-jujamy.blogspot.com/2010/09/jesien-jesien-juz.html

      Reply
    30. Canadian Kristin

      October 11, 2010 at 9:27 am

      This is adorable! Thanks for the very detailed tutorial with step-by-step instructions! I&#39;m a newbie quilter and the details really make the pattern seem achievable!! Saving this for scraps (when I have accumulated some)! 🙂

      Reply
    31. Karen

      October 21, 2010 at 4:23 pm

      Love your blog.....I heard about it at Pleasant Home blog where I am learning (I think) how to use up my stash. This table runner sure looks fun and very similar to the string quilt I&#39;m working on at present. So, guess I now have another project (which I will give to my sister)...this runner! Thanks for the tutorial!<br /><br />Karen

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    32. Angela Timms

      October 24, 2010 at 11:25 pm

      OH THANK YOU for this tutorial it is very easy to understand. I think I am going to use this for a changing pad I am going to make for my little baby.

      Reply
    33. Martha anne

      October 28, 2010 at 4:30 pm

      All Moda is on sale today at Porters, I am making this table runner! You have made my day! Ahhh I cannot wait 🙂 grinning, so happy. Totally fallowing your blog now 🙂

      Reply
    34. isewinla

      November 05, 2010 at 6:28 pm

      hey i also finished this runner. would you check it out https://sewerjoyceinla.blogspot.com/2010_11_01_archive.html

      Reply
    35. Magiczna Fabryka

      November 29, 2010 at 6:00 am

      This is great, just we finished sewings festive. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    36. Shelly

      January 04, 2011 at 11:50 am

      Made one of these for my mom for Christmas and she LOVED it. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    37. susan

      January 14, 2011 at 12:24 pm

      Thank you for this tutorial. One of my best friends turned 41 today and I hadn&#39;t bought her a present due to the constant presence of sick kids lately. I made this runner after lunch and was almost done in time for the school run. I finished hand sewing the binding while my husband drove us to the school, popped the runner into a gift bag and the present was delivered. My friend loved it and

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    38. susan

      January 14, 2011 at 12:27 pm

      Made one of these this afternoon for my friends 41st birthday present. Amost done in time for the school run so my husband drove while I finished sewing the binding on the way there. Popped it into a gift bag and delivered it to the birthday girl. She loved it, as did I. Guess I will have to make one for myself next. Bet that one takes longer than two and a half hours to make!

      Reply
    39. Ginger

      January 16, 2011 at 4:38 pm

      LOVE THIS!!! Found you from Family of Savages (she made a few of these as Christmas presents) and I cannot wait to make one! Thank you so much for sharing such a great tutorial! I&#39;ll let you know when I post about it! <br />xoxo<br />Ginger<br />SSB

      Reply
    40. Ginger

      January 16, 2011 at 4:40 pm

      BTW, I&#39;m your newest follower! 🙂

      Reply
    41. Aimee

      January 18, 2011 at 11:27 am

      Hello Amy!! I just found your blog...I didn&#39;t even know you did one! 🙂 I love it! Adding it my blog reader and I am going to attempt this beautiful runner! Hugs!!

      Reply
    42. sweet & lovely crafts

      January 20, 2011 at 5:09 pm

      This is amazing! I can&#39;t wait to try to make one! Looks like a great tutorial!

      Reply
    43. Dawn

      January 23, 2011 at 2:49 pm

      Thank you for this tutorial, it was so quick and easy for a new quilter like me to follow! I linked to your blog on my post. :)<br /><br />https://afewgoodyarns.blogspot.com/2011/01/finally-finished-project.html

      Reply
    44. Amanda

      February 16, 2011 at 9:00 am

      Love it! You were featured today on my blog - Today&#39;s Top 20! Love if you could stop by!<br />Amanda<br />www.todaystoptwenty.blogspot.com

      Reply
    45. Liz

      February 18, 2011 at 10:58 am

      This is great! Thanks for sharing. We will be featuring you on our blog ziggycrafts.blogspot.com. I can&#39;t wait to get started!

      Reply
    46. www.thisoldhouseinnewliberty.blogspot.com

      February 19, 2011 at 6:46 am

      Thank you for this awesome tutorial I just made one yesterday in a short amount of time, I still have to put the edging on but had it &quot;done&quot; enough to grace the dinner table last night!<br /><br />I also put a link on my blog to yours!!<br /><br />Nancy

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    47. Joy of all Crafts

      February 26, 2011 at 12:44 pm

      Wow!! thanks so much! Can&#39;t wait to make this!

      Reply
    48. Mimi

      March 09, 2011 at 8:51 am

      I love this method and have did one in blues and purples - it was gorgeous and also my BIL&#39;s favorite!! You have inspired me to make some during the March Break holiday with a palette of spring fabric!! Thanks!

      Reply
    49. Mimi

      March 09, 2011 at 8:52 am

      I love this method and have did one in blues and purples - it was gorgeous and also my BIL&#39;s favorite!! You have inspired me to make some during the March Break holiday with a palette of spring fabric!! Thanks!

      Reply
    50. Nancy Sue

      April 12, 2011 at 10:04 am

      Great tutorial! Thanks for the tip about not melting the batting on the first coupla strips. My iron thanks you! Kudos!

      Reply
    51. Emily

      April 18, 2011 at 4:16 pm

      I just found your site and I love it! Thank you for making the tutorials so simple and easy to understand! I can&#39;t wait to get started on some of these projects!

      Reply
    52. Studio Valerie

      May 30, 2011 at 3:38 pm

      Thank you for posting this tutorial. I think I now know what my next quilting project will be!

      Reply
    53. Peach Rainbow

      June 03, 2011 at 5:34 am

      Beautiful - Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    54. Vanilla

      June 03, 2011 at 9:16 am

      This is a wonderful tutorial.<br />I never thought of doing it this way. <br />Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    55. Suzanne

      June 07, 2011 at 6:02 am

      Hi Amy, Funny thing...I found your tutorial a while ago and used it to make a table runner. I have been trying to explain to my SIL about this technique but she couldn&#39;t wrap her brain around it. On her own, she found this post and sent it to me. I only laughed because, well, I had used it too. It&#39;s the one that made the light bulb turn on for me too.

      Reply
    56. Rachel

      June 08, 2011 at 8:33 am

      LOL...I am Suzanne&#39;s SIL (above)and I really want to thank you for this! I am pretty visual, and Suzanne kept verbally considering &quot;quilt as you go&quot; for several projects. Every time she mentioned it, I asked her to (AGAIN!) explain it to me. It was not working...I would have had her show me, but we live about 1800 miles apart. So I went searching and found this. Truly awesome, and I

      Reply
    57. Darlene's Quilts and Stuff

      August 31, 2011 at 4:06 pm

      These will make great gifts. Thanks for doing this and sharing. Ifollow your blog all of the time.

      Reply
    58. Karina

      November 07, 2011 at 1:50 pm

      I&#39;ve been wanting to make this runner for awhile - finally got around to it. I used leftover fabrics from a banner project - so I had everything already on hand. You have saved me from my fear of quilting - I&#39;m in love with this easy project (although I did cheat and machine sew the bias trim). Thanks so much. <br /><br />https://bunchesandbits.blogspot.com/2011/11/

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    59. elnorac

      November 09, 2011 at 12:18 pm

      Thank you so much for this beautifully-written tutorial! I&#39;m about to finish hand-sewing the binding on my first table runner, and I love it. Will post it in your Flickr group when it&#39;s done. It&#39;s only the second thing I&#39;ve quilted, so it seems like a real big deal to me. Thanks for the tutorial and all the other inspiration you share.

      Reply
    60. historygirl

      November 30, 2011 at 11:15 am

      This was the quickest project I have ever completed! Here is my finished product. I posted a link from my blog to yours!<br /><br />https://www.crafty-canadian.blogspot.com/2011/11/crafting-crafting-everywhere.html

      Reply
    61. Anonymous

      December 05, 2011 at 12:49 pm

      Thank you for the simple and easy to follow instructions. I just finihsed [in dryer] my table topper. It was a brown bag project that I had no idea what I was getting. I hope she likes it- We&#39;ll see at our quilters Christmas gathering tonight. If I can figure out how to post photos, I will. I love your site. It&#39;s very welcoming and helpful. I am a beginner sewer &amp; quilter and I really

      Reply
    62. Mel

      December 11, 2011 at 8:53 pm

      Amy - Thanks so much for this tutorial. I&#39;ve looked at it at least 100 times, but haven&#39;t tried it. Last week I trying to figure out what to make a friend&#39;s wife and had about 2 hours before I had to mail the box to New Zealand. I had Christmas fabric and then I remembered this tutorial! Thanks so much. She loves it!

      Reply
    63. Susan

      January 06, 2012 at 11:17 am

      What an absolutely perfect tutorial! Concise, clear and easy!! Thank you!

      Reply
    64. Susan

      January 06, 2012 at 11:18 am

      Thank You...perfect tutorial!!

      Reply
    65. Fignie

      January 19, 2012 at 12:08 pm

      I made my first one last week ... and LOVED IT!! Thank you so much for posting this tutorial! I&#39;ll be making more!

      Reply
    66. Jen Conlon

      January 31, 2012 at 6:45 pm

      Great tutorial! You&#39;ve been featured on the <a href="https://qualitysewingtutorials.blogspot.com/&quot; rel="nofollow">Quality Sewing Tutorials blog</a>.<br /><br />We hand select only the best free tutorials and patterns for home sewers.<br /><br /><a href="https://qualitysewingtutorials.blogspot.com/p/featured-button.html&quot; rel="nofollow">Grab a brag button!</a>

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    67. UKMUMINUSA

      February 12, 2012 at 7:30 pm

      I just made a runner using your tutorial, thanks it was so easy.

      Reply
    68. ChristinNC

      February 24, 2012 at 6:56 am

      I&#39;ve had you in my favorites for a while now and always wanted to try this runner - your runners are nothing less than adorable (I love the one you made for your mom in law)<br />I finished my first one yesterday and also noted credit to you and added a link to your tutorial. Many thanks for sharing how to create these beautiful runners :)<br />Here is how mine turned out! https://

      Reply
    69. doodlebugmom

      April 02, 2012 at 10:06 am

      I am new to your blog, love this! I bookmarked you.

      Reply
    70. nayhu

      May 21, 2012 at 7:56 pm

      Is very, very, beautiful<br />Congratolations<br />Nayhu

      Reply
    71. Joyce

      June 07, 2012 at 11:40 am

      I love this- I may try to teach this to a few 6th graders next year.

      Reply
    72. Erin

      June 23, 2012 at 10:24 pm

      Oh Happy Day!!!! I just wait to try this. I just made my first set of foundation piecing coasters with random sized and shaped scraps and this is so going on my to do list soon! Thanks 🙂

      Reply
    73. Caroline

      July 25, 2012 at 10:41 am

      I love this! May I feature it (and some of your other tutorials) on http://www.sewcanshe.com? I&#39;ll only use a couple pictures and link back to you for the tute. Please drop me a line and let me know... [email protected]<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />Caroline

      Reply
    74. Kay :-)

      July 31, 2012 at 8:21 am

      yay!! My first FINISHED quilt project 🙂 I have many partials.... but never could SEE the way to finish them! Your tutorial has helped me figure it out... I am excited to dive back in my fabric stash!

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    75. Infarrantly Creative

      September 28, 2012 at 6:02 am

      This turned out Gorgeous! Love the colors and all the different fabrics.... Just Fab.

      Reply
    76. thewrightfamily

      October 02, 2012 at 6:37 pm

      Thank you for sharing such a great tutorial, I whipped up a Halloween version this afternoon.<br />

      Reply
    77. labriek

      October 21, 2012 at 5:32 pm

      I&#39;m getting ready to put a Halloween table runner together this evening, thanks to your tutorial! Thank you!

      Reply
    78. Connie

      November 11, 2012 at 7:26 am

      I just found this on Pinterest and made up a couple winter runners. So easy and cute!! And your binding tutorial (I&#39;ve always hated binding!!) made it quick and easy! Thanks so much 🙂

      Reply
      • amy smart

        November 13, 2012 at 3:41 pm

        I&#39;m so glad, Connie!

        Reply
    79. Shannon

      March 29, 2013 at 9:51 pm

      I LOVE this table runner. And using your awesome beginners series for quilting, I&#39;m learning to use my sewing machine and play with quilting! So I&#39;m making this runner my first project. I&#39;m using a Moda jelly roll for my strips (with a couple other strips of another fabric mixed in). It&#39;s going well so far considering it&#39;s my first quilt and first major sewing project. <br /><

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    80. Feldman Family

      April 09, 2013 at 9:52 am

      I just finished making this table runner! It turned out very nice. <br />Thank you for the tutorial!<br />Savana

      Reply
    81. arlene.haymond

      June 04, 2013 at 6:52 pm

      Oh My Gosh! I love this and the technique! I just bought the Modern Baby book just for your quilt. So glad I found you! Thanks!!!

      Reply
    82. Sandy

      July 16, 2013 at 9:04 am

      This is so cute! Your tutorial is wonderful - easy to follow with great photos. I will have to try one of these. Thanks so much for sharing.

      Reply
    83. Sara

      September 12, 2013 at 12:04 pm

      I made a Halloween table runner using this tutorial. I am so happy! Thank you!

      Reply
    84. Therese Ruff

      September 23, 2013 at 3:06 pm

      Really cute! I am thinking red white and blue picnic, and I think book covers! Looking forward to sewing tomorrow! Thanks.

      Reply
    85. Therese Ruff

      September 23, 2013 at 3:07 pm

      Really cute! I am thinking red white and blue picnic, and I think book covers! Looking forward to sewing tomorrow! Thanks.

      Reply
    86. Jake A.

      January 12, 2014 at 10:47 pm

      Pinning this. Looks like a great way to work with some of the scraps I have!

      Reply
    87. Nancy at EmbroideryIt.com

      January 19, 2014 at 6:23 pm

      Thank you! I was just thinking the other day I would like to do a quilt as you go pattern. This is perfect!<br />

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    88. Suresh Puli

      November 14, 2014 at 9:14 am

      WOW..!! These are absolutely gorgeous table runners and looking great great and thanks for sharing the tips and it is really helpful.To buy more table runners you can visit here.<br />Buy Dining Table Set Online<br />https://www.at-home.co.in/home-home-linen-table-linen-table-mats-napkins

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    89. Julierose

      December 05, 2014 at 8:56 am

      Oh I just found your tutorial--Love, love love this method. I need one for a hostess gift and will make it oday...thank you so much for a great method--am bookmarking this baby! hugs, Julierose

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    90. settykumar

      January 04, 2015 at 1:09 pm

      nice cloth work.<br />buy nilkamal table online <br />https://www.at-home.co.in/furniture/nilkamal-novella-07-chair/p-7273534-83908917234-cat.html<br />

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    106. creditos con asnef

      March 17, 2015 at 6:36 am

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    107. Mishka

      May 13, 2015 at 11:56 pm

      How timely! I was just trying to figure out what to do with a Christmas honeybun – not enough for a quilt, but it could make some really neat table runners and hot pads! Thanks!!!

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    108. company in riyadh

      April 16, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      How timely! I was just trying to figure out what to do with a Christmas honeybun – not enough for a quilt, but it could make some really neat table runners and hot pads! Thanks!!!

      Reply
    109. Janell Evans

      July 10, 2016 at 5:22 pm

      I use this process to make baby quilts. I use strips of flannel for the top and by using fleece I don't use batting makes up to a 45" x 60" quilt easy peasy or any size smaller as you like.

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    110. Carole A. Brachna

      November 20, 2016 at 10:19 am

      Wow, I'm late to this party, but love this idea. Just bought s mini jelly toll and have never quilted, so this mjsy be just right. Thank you!!

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    111. marcyg

      September 24, 2017 at 10:50 am

      Thanks for the reminder of how easy it is to do table runners with the quilt-as-you-go technique. Placemats would be just as easy too!

      Reply
    112. Sanjana Dua

      October 11, 2017 at 6:45 am

      Its wonderful ! Thanks for sharing the tips specially its step by step tutorials and it is really helpful.

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    113. Lisa

      March 20, 2018 at 7:59 am

      I totally forgot about this. This would be an interesting way to back and finish a quilt.
      I really enjoy your site. I have learned quite a lot.
      I am about to make the lone star baby quilt. I need to make 2 quilts for separate friends in separate cities.
      I will double up and instead of cutting my squares in half I will sew them together and cut after!
      Different backing for different babies 😉

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      • Amy

        March 22, 2018 at 1:06 pm

        Oh that's so great! Thanks so much for letting me know. xo

        Reply
    114. Charlene Gibbins

      October 03, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      I am a beginner to sewing and quilting. I used your tutioral to make a table runner. It is not quite finished. But so far it looks good.

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      • Amy

        October 04, 2018 at 9:39 pm

        Good for you!! I'm so glad.

        Reply
    115. Ginger

      March 03, 2024 at 7:47 pm

      I wanted to make a spring table runner and I didn’t want to spend days doing it. This table runner was perfect! I’ve never done “quilt as you go” but your instructions were very clear and easy to follow. I’m thrilled with how it turned! I’ll definitely be making more of these. Thank you for a great tutorial!

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      • Amy

        March 03, 2024 at 9:13 pm

        Wonderful! I'm so glad to hear!

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    116. Lea

      August 24, 2024 at 6:03 pm

      Thanks for a good idea for a quick fall table runner. It's cute too. Could be a nice way to use some Christmas scraps too. Thank you!!

      Reply
    117. Barbara

      November 22, 2024 at 4:27 pm

      A friend asked me to make one for her which I'm happy to do, but she wants to buy the fabric and mail it to me. Can you give me an idea of how much fabric I should tell her to get of each color? She wants it approx. 49" x 14" in a variety of blues. It's going to be so pretty!

      Reply

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