November 11, 2016

Table Runner from Blue Christmas Tutorial

I recently had the opportunity to teach machine applique using my Blue Christmas Machine Applique tutorial to my local traditional quilt guild and a neighboring guild. Wanting to give the students more options, I designed a table runner using the same applique motifs, a string of vintage Christmas lights.

Christmas vintage string of lights table runner
For the background, I found this harlequin diamond fabric in my stash by Blend Fabric.  The light bulbs are a tone on tone yellow gold and the sockets and strings are a RJR Cotton Supreme solid.  The red border is a Cotton and Steel print, Ornamentals in Cherry, from the Garland line.

Christmas lights table runner

I quilted it with using my walking foot and used the diamond grid in the background fabric as a guide.  I found it still necessary to mark the border to keep the quilting lines straight.  Aurifil 1147 light leaf green was the prefect match.  I quilted right over the applique and bias stems and it worked perfectly.

Threads for applique and quilting

The table runner measures 16 1/2" x 33" only because I was limited on the fabric.  It could easily be made the width of your fabric (using the same yardage given in the tutorial) or even longer.  I found a great backing in my stash.

Christmas table runner and back

The majority of the students choose the make the table runner and made great progress in class.

Quilt Stats:

  • Finished size:  16 1/2" x 33" 
  • Pattern:  Blue Christmas Machine Applique Tutorial
  • Fabrics: Background - Harlequin by Blend Fabric; Border - Ornamentals by Cotton and Steel
  • Thread: Applique - Mettler; Quilting - Aurifil 1147 light leaf green
  • Quilting design:  Straight line with walking foot on my Bernina 153
  • Batting: 100% Cotton Warm & White by the Warm Company
  • Completed: November 2016

Linking to Finish it up FridayFinished or Not Friday, Whoop Whoop Friday, Fabric Frenzy Friday and Show Off Saturday.


11 comments :

  1. I loved your table runner.
    So cute.
    The quilting is perfect.
    Thanks for sharing the tutorial
    Have a wonderful weekend

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  2. I'm sure everyone enjoyed your class, because that table runner is beautiful. The fabrics you chose were perfect.

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  3. What a great pattern to teach the class, it's so cute!

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  4. Oh I love it. Another great item using your Blue Christmas pattern. Very festive and pretty.

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  5. Do you teach very often Paige?
    This is a really cute project. Just enough of a challenge but not overwhelming. Now you have something new to decorate with for the holidays. :-)

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  6. The next time you teach this class I want in! Great runner and twist on your Blue Christmas pattern.

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  7. Wow, the crosshatch quilting really helps the background print to pop. What a fun table runner and I hope it was a fun class. :)

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  8. so lovely!! The diamond fabric really look stunning. At first I thought it was woven. Perfect runner for festive season :)

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  9. Lovely Paige, and the quality of your work is beautiful, as always.
    Smiles
    Kate

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  10. Sweet quilt! It's going to dress up your table beautifully!

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  11. Wonderful work! Thanks for linking up to Finished or Not Friday!

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