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August 26th, 2013, 11:37 AM
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Christmas table runner - Jenny tut - Queston
I watched this tut Make a Christmas Table Runner Using the Half-Hex Ruler | Always Great, Always Free Quilting Tutorials.
You only need 10" of print and 10" background (plus 10-12" for the border) to make the whole table runner that she is showing with 8 trees and a star? Fabric width typically 42/44 ? No transcript but a pop-up showing the materials needed. I am missing something and hopefully someone will set me straight on what she is referring to.
THANKS!
Last edited by Juliadlf; August 26th, 2013 at 12:05 PM.
Julia
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August 26th, 2013, 11:59 AM
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Re: Chrstmas table runner - Jenny tut - Queston
It is a confusing supply list. I think your best bet is to email info@missouriquiltco.com, or call (888) 571-1122 - someone at the shop will be able to confirm what you need. Or one of the quilt creation experts will get on here and tell you what you need
Jean - where are you?
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August 26th, 2013, 01:12 PM
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Re: Christmas table runner - Jenny tut - Queston
You need a10" print square and a 10" background square for every two panels. Fold the 10" pieces in half and you will get two half-hexi pieces from each them. The background then you cut your half-hexi piece in half as she showed. The border depends on how wide you want it and how long your runner is. I think the width without borders is about 13", so you can get both end borders out of one strip and will need two strips for your side borders. She probably meant that you would need about 10-12" of fabric for your borders; if you cut the strips 3.5" wide, then you would need 3 strips=10.5" by wof. Make sense?
I just sewed a border on one of these that I started last year, but mine were only 1.5" wide finished, so I cut 3 strips. wof x 2" wide. Only needed 6" of fabric for that; then you just need a piece for your star. I hope that made sense.
For mine I used 4 -10" squares of print and 4- 10" squares of background for my 8 tree pieces, plus the 3" strip of background that you need to sew your two "trees" together in the middle (that is what you attach your star over.) My backing was the same as my borders and the star. I don't know what the experts do, but I just get my top all pieced together with the borders, then measure my backing piece. If I cut that ahead of time, I'm sure it wouldn't come out right. Hope that helped some.
Last edited by Lindagie; August 26th, 2013 at 01:18 PM.

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August 26th, 2013, 01:26 PM
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Re: Christmas table runner - Jenny tut - Queston
Oops, for that one I didn't use the Layer cake. I actually cut two 5" wide strips of print and two 5" strips of background x wof. I got four half-hexi pieces out of each strip.

Linda
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August 26th, 2013, 05:13 PM
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Re: Christmas table runner - Jenny tut - Queston

Originally Posted by
Lindagie
You need a10" print square and a 10" background square for every two panels. Fold the 10" pieces in half and you will get two half-hexi pieces from each them. The background then you cut your half-hexi piece in half as she showed. The border depends on how wide you want it and how long your runner is. I think the width without borders is about 13", so you can get both end borders out of one strip and will need two strips for your side borders. She probably meant that you would need about 10-12" of fabric for your borders; if you cut the strips 3.5" wide, then you would need 3 strips=10.5" by wof. Make sense?
I just sewed a border on one of these that I started last year, but mine were only 1.5" wide finished, so I cut 3 strips. wof x 2" wide. Only needed 6" of fabric for that; then you just need a piece for your star. I hope that made sense.
For mine I used 4 -10" squares of print and 4- 10" squares of background for my 8 tree pieces, plus the 3" strip of background that you need to sew your two "trees" together in the middle (that is what you attach your star over.) My backing was the same as my borders and the star. I don't know what the experts do, but I just get my top all pieced together with the borders, then measure my backing piece. If I cut that ahead of time, I'm sure it wouldn't come out right. Hope that helped some.
Yes, now it makes sense.
okay, so the materials for getting 8 trees (4 on each side of the star) should be:
4 - 10" Print squares . Fold each square in half and cut with the 10" half hexie template to get 8 trees.
4 - 10" Background squares. Fold each square in half cut with the 10" half hexie template and then cut them again in half so I would have 16 background pieces.
1 - 3" wide strip of background for the joining of the tree panels.
Then whatever size border I want to do and decide on the backing and binding.
THANK YOU!!!
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August 26th, 2013, 07:01 PM
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Missouri Star
Re: Christmas table runner - Jenny tut - Queston

Originally Posted by
Juliadlf
Yes, now it makes sense.
okay, so the materials for getting 8 trees (4 on each side of the star) should be:
4 - 10" Print squares . Fold each square in half and cut with the 10" half hexie template to get 8 trees.
4 - 10" Background squares. Fold each square in half cut with the 10" half hexie template and then cut them again in half so I would have 16 background pieces.
1 - 3" wide strip of background for the joining of the tree panels.
Then whatever size border I want to do and decide on the backing and binding.
THANK YOU!!!
You got 'er.....It is actually a very simple runner to do and once you do one you will be able to zip off several in no time. I sold over six of them last Christmas. The ladies around here all went crazy for them......
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August 27th, 2013, 09:51 AM
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Re: Christmas table runner - Jenny tut - Queston
I started one last night using some fat quarters I had and using a cardboard template I made. Not the best way to use cardboard but it worked okay for the sample. I ordered the template from MSQC this morning. Your right, it does go fast.
What type of batting is best to use?
I'm adding this to the list of ones I want to do for gifts along with potholders.
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August 27th, 2013, 04:18 PM
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Missouri Star
Re: Christmas table runner - Jenny tut - Queston

Originally Posted by
Juliadlf
I started one last night using some fat quarters I had and using a cardboard template I made. Not the best way to use cardboard but it worked okay for the sample. I ordered the template from MSQC this morning. Your right, it does go fast.
What type of batting is best to use?
I'm adding this to the list of ones I want to do for gifts along with potholders.
Are you hand quilting or machine quilting? If you are hand quilting try using poly/cotton blend. The poly really hand needles well. If you are machine quilting a cotton or cotton blend is nice. Just remember..if it is a table runner and used on the table you will likely be washing it quite often so find something that is durable enough for regular washings. Personally I like 80/20 cotton with scrim for things like runners, place mats and pot holders. It is much more durable washing ways.
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August 28th, 2013, 09:35 AM
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Re: Christmas table runner - Jenny tut - Queston

Originally Posted by
Alana
Are you hand quilting or machine quilting? If you are hand quilting try using poly/cotton blend. The poly really hand needles well. If you are machine quilting a cotton or cotton blend is nice. Just remember..if it is a table runner and used on the table you will likely be washing it quite often so find something that is durable enough for regular washings. Personally I like 80/20 cotton with scrim for things like runners, place mats and pot holders. It is much more durable washing ways.
Thanks! I'll check to see what I have.