I am thrilled to be part of this year's Christmas in July Blog Hop.
Sarah over at Confessions of a Fabric Addict is our hostess and besides organizing this Hop, she is facilitating a Sew Along. Each day, for twelve days, Sarah is sharing steps to help you create your own Peppermint Twist quilt.
Along with Sarah's instructions each day, various bloggers are sharing lots of fun holiday ideas and tips.
Today is my day to share, but in case you missed a few days, here's the line up...
Wednesday, July 14th
Thursday, July 15th
Friday, July 16th
Saturday, July 17th
Sunday, July 18th
Monday, July 19th
Tuesday, July 20th
Wednesday, July 21st
Thursday, July 22nd
Friday, July 23rd
Saturday, July 24th
Sunday, July 25th
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Today I am sharing a table runner pattern with you that is quick and easy to sew, and makes a quick gift or perfect decoration for any table.
Here's what you need for the 24.5" x 39.5" table runner
Background Fabric: 3/4 yard (white in sample)
from that, cut:
4 - 7" x 7" squares
8 - 2" x 6.5" rectangles
2 - 2" X 30.5" rectangles
2 - 2" X 18.5" rectangles
2 - 2" X 36.5" rectangles
2 - 2" x 24" rectangles
Red Fabric: 1/4 yard
from that, cut:
2 - 7" x 7" squares
Green Fabric: 1/4 yard
from that, cut
2 - 7" x 7" squares
Gold Fabric: 1/4 yard
from that, cut
8 - 2" x 8" rectangles
Print Border: (red print in sample)
from that, cut
2 - 2" x 33.5" rectangles
2 - 2" x 21.5" rectangles
Binding: 1/3 yards
from that, cut
4 - 2.5" x WOF strips
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Now the fun begins!
On the wrong side of each 7" background square, draw a diagonal line, corner to corner.
Layer these, right sides together with the 2 - 7" Red and 2 - 7" Green squares.
Sew 1/4" on both sides of the drawn lines.
Cut on the drawn lines.
Press open or to the Red or Green fabrics. Trim to 6.5" x 6.5".
Being careful of the orientation of the angle, sew a 2" x 6.5" background rectangles to the bottom of a Red/Background half square triangle. Press open or to the Background rectangle.
Sew a Gold 2" x 8" rectangle to the left side of the unit above. Press seam open or to the Gold.
The block should now measure 8" x 8".
Follow the same procedure for the Green/Background half square triangles; only this time, press open or to the Green/Background half square triangles when adding the Background and Gold rectangles.
Following the image below, lay out four blocks. Sew the four blocks together and press seams open. Make two of these large blocks.
Sew two of the large blocks together and press the seam open.
Sew the 2 - 2" x 30.5" Background rectangles to the sides of the quilt. Press open or to the borders.
Sew the 2 - 2" x 18.5" Background rectangles to the top and bottom. Press open or to the borders.
Sew the 2 - 2" x 33.5" Border rectangles to the sides of the quilt. Press open or to the borders.
Sew the 2 - 2" x 21.5" Border rectangles to the top and bottom. Press open or to the borders.
Sew the 2 - 2" x 36.5" Background rectangles to the sides of the quilt. Press open or to the borders.
Sew the 2 - 2" x 24.5" Border rectangles to the top and bottom. Press open or to the borders.
Quilt as desired and bind using 4 - 2.5" x WOF strips.
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Wasn't that easy?
Be sure to check out the other bloggers and get yourself a head start on those Christmas projects!
