Easter Table Runner Pattern

This Easter Table Runner Pattern using the quilt as you go technique is really quite simple to sew. Quickly sew it and finish it in one day! Free Easter applique printable also included.

With Spring comes Easter.  This super easy quilt as you go table runner can be made in one day, and small enough to tuck away until next year.  Add a few cute Easter inspired applique, and you have a project done that can be used during the holiday.

Use your fabric stash, scraps, or even a jelly roll {you would get more than one with all those strips!}.  The back can even be pieced if you’d like to further the fabric you already have.

Materials for the Easter Table Runner:

• Rotary cutter or a new sharp blade
• Cutting Mat
• Quilt Ruler
• Sewing Machine  this brother is my favorite!
• Iron here or here
• Thread
• Bobbins
• Scissors
• Seam Ripper  not my favorite thing to do!
• fusible fleece or batting 19″ X 26″
• backing fabric 19″ X 26″ -pick it up at Connecting threads or Fat Quarter Shop
• strips of fabric- any thickness, 26″ – 30″ long
• Easter applique templates (found in the Quilters Resource Library- instructions for access at the bottom of the post)

Easter Table Runner Pattern:

1)  Cut back and fusible fleece or batting to 19″ X 26″

2)  Fuse {following instructions on product} the back and fleece

3)  Starting in the center of the table runner, place the first strip- right sides facing up.  Pin in place to secure

4)  Pin the next strip to either side of the first strip –right sides facing

5)  Sew along the edge

6)  Flip the new strip and iron

7)  Pin the next strip in place, right sides facing and sew along the edge again.

8)  Repeat steps 4-7 until you have taken your strips to one side of the table runner.

9)  Repeat steps 4-7 until you have taken your strips to other side of the table runner.

* You can take the time to sew additional stitches along the seams in different thread colors if you’d like.

10)  Trim your table runner to 19″ X 26″ -some of the strips might have gone past the initial piece

11)  Bind the table runner

12)  Print applique templates.  (found in the Quilt Resource Library– instructions for access below)

Follow the fusible applique tutorial for using fusible heat n bond lite for applique.

13)  Sew around the shapes to secure to your new finished table runner.

There are a few options for applique-

you can do some fun raw edge applique, needle turn using freezer paper, machine sewn- with a zig zag or satin stitch, and button hole stitching. 

You’ll find a lot of Applique resources here: All About Applique

WANT TO REMEMBER THIS? SAVE THE EASTER QUILT AS YOU GO TABLE RUNNER  TUTORIAL TO YOUR FAVORITE DIY PINTEREST BOARD!

Helps and Hints:

Quilt as you go tutorial

How to use fusible heat n bond for applique

How to mirror your applique printables 

Easter Templates Download    Get the password for the library including this free pattern!

>> ENTER THE FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY <<

This resource library is open to everyone for free. All you need is the password to get in, which you can get by filling out the form below.

Already have the password? Access it here: Quilting Resource Library

Included in download:

small rabbit

big rabbit face with flower bow

carrot

egg shape

words:  easter, happy, bunny, hop

The fantastic fabric line I used was from the Designer- Carol for Andover Fabrics.  Such fun colors and prints.  I love it! Check out more info on the line here.

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