Easy Quilt As You Go Easter Table Runner with Bunny Applique

Learn how to sew a quilted table runner using the quilt-as-you-go technique and a simple applique design. If you like projects that come together quickly and don’t require wrestling a full quilt through your sewing machine, this one is a fun option to try.

Quilt-as-you-go is one of those techniques that makes you wonder why you didn’t try it sooner. Instead of making the entire quilt top and quilting it later, you quilt each section as you sew it.

That means smaller pieces to handle, less bulk under your machine, and you can actually see the project coming together as you go.

This table runner is also a great excuse to pull a few fabrics from your stash and play with them.

The applique adds a little extra interest without making the project complicated, and by the time you finish you’ll not only have a new table runner for your home—you’ll also have a quilting technique you can use again and again for other small projects.

Easter Table Runner

Table runners are one of my favorite quick quilting projects. They’re small enough to finish in a weekend, but still give you the chance to play with fabrics, practice new techniques, and add something handmade to your home.

If you’re looking for a project that doesn’t take weeks to finish, this is a great place to start.

Quilt as You Go Instructions:

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 inital piece

11)  Bind the table runner

12)  Print applique templates. 

Follow these instructions 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

Helps and Hints:

Quilt as you go tutorial

How to use fusible heat n bond for applique

How to mirror your applique printables 

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

Easter Templates Download

Included in download:

• small rabbit
• big rabbit face with flower bow
• carrot
• egg shape
• words:  easter, happy, bunny, hop

Along with the Easter, I have put together a quick Alphabet applique. This is my go-to alphabet when I need something ‘said’.

Alphabets are great for using on quilts or other sewing projects. They give them a personalize little touch- either with an initial or with a cute saying or word.

More Quilt As You Go Technique Projects

Flag Pillow

Add your stars and stripes to this quilt as you go flag pillow– perfect for the summer holiday.

Scrappy Holiday Mug Rug

Take your scraps and sew them up into a mug rug. The perfect project for giving quilt as you go another try as well. You’ll have these done in an afternoon. They make the perfect gift.

Project Bag

Dig through your leftover quilt blocks or make a new one for this project bag. This is a June Tailor kit… but you could make your own as well.

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