The Wonderful World of Table Runners!

From the time I started quilting, I've heard about table runners, but never had any interest.  What would I need a table runner for?  I considered them something else to take care of and wash.

Then I started collecting charm packs and unless you make a lot of baby quilts, there's not a lot you can do with a single charm pack...unless you want to make a table runner!

I started rethinking the whole table runner thing and the idea started to grow on me.  I watched Jenny Doan's ( Missouri Star Quilt Company )Zig Zag table runner tutorial and I like it.  It even looked easy.  It's listed as an intermediate project, but I consider myself an advanced beginner and it was super easy.


I had a Henry Glass charm pack, it had such beautiful fall colors.  It would be perfect for my Thanksgiving table.

I was really surprised how easy and quick this was.  Jenny's tutorial was easy to follow.  I used a whole charm pack for this table runner.  It makes a nice long runner.

 I just love all the fall colors in the fabrics.

 My goal was to use scraps for the back.  I honestly thought I had more fall fabrics in my stash.  I remember there being several pieces in a bunch I found at a garage last summer.

None of them were big enough to cover the whole back so I improvised.  My sweet hubby actually thought the back looked kind of cool.

I envision more table runners in my future!

Happy sewing,

Lori