An Easy Christmas Sewing Project Using Strips

[@peggyflock2263]

I used to use a long arm that I rented from a friend to do my Quilting with. I recently learned how to use my embroidery machine to do edge to edge quilting with beautiful designs. You might want to check out how to do that because it’s a lot cheaper than having to buy a long arm and it is so easy to do and the quilts turn out beautifully. I just found your channel and I love the table runner that you just made.

[@carolentringer8836]

How do you do it? 🪡

[@MegaPurplette]

I love piecing my blocks individually, my choice of quilting is “Quilting As You Go”. There are tons of tutorial videos on you tube. It saves me a lot of money. Hope this helps especially if you do not have an embroidery machine.

[@SewWhittle]

I would also love to know how you do this!!

[@MegaPurplette]

@@SewWhittle if you meant using your embroidery machine I’ll be back with a you tube tutorial.

[@MegaPurplette]

@@SewWhittle kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqGzfIeOi7tklcUsi=aZMaJ9MghG1hZQ6N. This is the embroidery machine technique.

[@debbiewedoe2564]

I love how you present your video. Slow enough to understand and fast enough to get through it. I have some old blouses and material from Grandmothers and plan to make the Grandchildren table runners for the holidays. Thank you 🌞

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your kind words and I'm so glad you enjoyed the tutorial. What a lovely idea, your grandchildren will love their table runners. We do have a childrens table runner and place mat tutorial that you may also like - here is the link www.alandacraft.com/2022/04/30/kids-placemats-and-table-runner-tutorial/

[@elizabethabbinanti2574]

So easy and the result is so beautiful!

[@bethmagill4449]

Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!!

[@elizabethjones7694]

Thought those would make lovely placemats, too!

[@alandacraft]

I think that's a great idea Elizabeth, thank you 😊. We'll look at getting a video done for that.

[@ocean_hummer]

Beautiful table runner! Very nicely explained and demonstrated. Thanks for sharing! 💜

[@nancietotheroroth5783]

I can listen to you all day! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your lovely comment 😊

[@theresaobanan3348]

I love your pattern instructions!! Makes me feel so capable ❤❤❤

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Theresa 😊

[@conniefincher5488]

I really enjoy your tutorials, great presentations. Thanks for sharing!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Connie 😊

[@edithvierck9342]

You are a natural teacher. Thanks

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your lovely comment Edith 😊. I'm glad to hear you like the tutorials.

[@TW-gb6mh]

This was a great tutorial! Now if only I could get all the junk off my table so I could use a table runner... Love the idea of placemats!

[@alandacraft]

😂, I know the feeling. I had to clear a board game off the table to make room just to take photos.

[@sherryfaires7931]

Love the simplicity! Tomorrow is my day to make one of these!

[@alandacraft]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it Sherry, have fun 😊.

[@dawndecesare2177]

I love this pattern. The snowflake fabric is gorgeous.

[@leslieschmidt9765]

Thank you for this tutorial. I really liked how you trimmed the edges with the larger part of the ruler on the fabric. I've seen so many quilters place the ruler on the mat with just a tiny bit on the fabric. I always think that it might not be truly on grain. Maybe they don't want to have to turn the fabric. Your directions are so thoughtful and clear. Great video!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Leslie 😊

[@janetpicard6975]

Fast and pretty! Thank you!

[@carolhiller1112]

They are beautiful! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@kajalsingh9554]

Love the red/white one. So pretty.

[@alandacraft]

Have to confess, it's my favourite as well.

[@leslyerucker8083]

Love the pattern and instructions. Going to make the table runner for a dear friend’s daughter for her and her husband’s first Thanksgiving in their new home.

[@alandacraft]

This will make a lovely gift for them, and it will look really nice in autumn colours.

[@gilliandawson6567]

That blue fabric is gorgeous

[@suejameson1517]

I recognised some fabric! Also in my Canberra stash! Thank you

[@alandacraft]

lol, I guess we both shop at Spotlight.

[@gailself8619]

Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@nancyizzo2773]

Great tutorial. Thanks

[@charlotterickerd1420]

I love this quick and easy table runner! Thank you so much for sharing your pattern. It is a beautiful Christmas gift and it would be fun to make coordinating napkins too!

[@alandacraft]

I absolutely agree Charlotte, a coordinating set of napkins would look lovely, 😊.

[@juliegill6752]

So nicely presented!! Thank you

[@connietowler3725]

Really like this. Great tutorial. Thank you

[@alandacraft]

Thank you 😊, I am glad you enjoyed the tutorial.

[@osusanna3619]

Lovely table runner, and like others have commented, it would make a beautiful quilt too! Thank you for this idea. I have some autumn fabrics that will make a beautiful Thanksgiving project.

[@alandacraft]

I think it will look lovely in autumn fabrics. We are thinking of making a video for a quilt using this method, just need to choose some fabrics (you know - the fun part)

[@lizzyg1241]

Simple but elegant!

[@cherylscott2064]

This is perfect, not only easy but very satisfying.

[@patriciaguevara8793]

Beautiful table runners and such a simple design and beginner friendly 😊 I’ll be making some of these as gifts 🎁 - score for the win!

[@destrygraves]

I love this. My brain is exploding with ideas for adapting it into a quilt.

[@alandacraft]

It will look lovely as a quilt.

[@dorothysabol1644]

Love how you created this table runner very smart creative..😄..this something I can do..🫶

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Dorothy I'm so glad you found it helpful 😊.

[@sandracedar368]

Very nice! Thank you🫶

[@claireryan8074]

I would have wrapped the back around as a binding, using 1 and 1/2 inch allowance to fold over twice. Much simpler and a glue stick makes it even easier to iron the binding down before stitching. It’s also stronger since it is part of the back fabric and there are less seams to fray or unravel.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for the suggestion Claire 😊. I haven't tried finishing off a quilt using that method so I will give it a go in the future.

[@gloriawoods9848]

I have done that, but my longarmer said that method of binding does not look professional.

[@NayuBolanos-Himmler]

I like how easy you make it look and your soothing voice its so nice. Thanks for sharing

[@alandacraft]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊

[@patriciaberne613]

A GREAT IDEA! THANKS!

[@Kelly-fm2io]

I love the black material you've used ❤❤❤

[@colleenstivers951]

I like your Christmas video. Your instructions are clear, not too fast and I like the fact that you show the quarter inch line with your hand very clear very precise. I give you a thumbs up girl.❤️❗️👍👍 Actually, two of them ‼️🤗

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Colleen 😊.

[@jesspeak7543]

So simple and so, so stunning. Thank you for such a detailed tutorial. 😊 ❤

[@alandacraft]

Thank you 😊. I'm happy to hear you like the tutorial.

[@normatulloch376]

Lovely table runner.

[@susanh.8293]

I hear Silent Night, Holy Night, with your color choices. .

[@alandacraft]

😂

[@JesusisKing222]

I always love the ideas you share! Thank you!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you 😊

[@nrobinson7951]

Very pretty

[@stitchann]

Beautiful simple design and as always your tutorials are perfect.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your lovely comment 😊.

[@tinainglima]

This bought it all home for me. I was able to learn so much from this video ty❤

[@RodlynneNevitt]

I can't wait to make this. Your tutorial is easy to follow thank you for sharing. I look forward to watching more from you.

[@RodlynneNevitt]

I did it!!! I took the liberty to make a few adjustments and I made two. I will be using this pattern again.

[@BeckyMortonWeeks]

Very pretty!

[@vickiheath6133]

Great gift idea

[@lindahasty1324]

"Sew" happy that your video popped up on my feed! You've got a new subscriber! Thank you!

[@roseannegibson3343]

Beautiful

[@gilliandawson6567]

Beautiful

[@ncshomevids]

I love this! I can't wait to try!

[@conniel.4601]

Thanks!

[@austinwilloughby3439]

Beautiful and easy !Thanks so much! 🎉

[@juliechao3638]

Enjoying the replay ❤ & I subscribed today 😊

[@judywiggins5092]

Very nice!!❤

[@lindajimmerson8542]

Thanks for the great, easy pattern. I simply LOVE your beautiful pincushion‼️. I’ve seen it in other of your videos and finally commented on it. Any chance you have the pattern so I could create one for myself? Thank you for your delightful tutorials 😁

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your lovely comment Linda 😊. The stained glass window effect was made on our embroidery machine. Here is the link to the tutorial on how it was created in Embird: www.alandacraft.com/2014/10/24/embird-studio-tutorial-stained-glass-patchwork-square-digitize-the-design/. I don't have a full tutorial on making the pin cushion. I just took the piece that I created, added a backing and stuffed it with fibre fill. Here is the link to the stitch out www.alandacraft.com/2014/10/24/embird-studio-tutorial-stained-glass-patchwork-square-part-1-stitchout/. I will put making a pin cushion on the to do list.

[@irene3196]

Thank you for this. I was searching for some easy and quick Christmassy items and this will be a hit I'm sure. P.S. Do you have a Christmas stocking video? I'm always interested in seeing how different quilters make them.

[@alandacraft]

We have quite a few Christmas ideas and you can check them out on the website or the playlist here in KZbin. But alas, as yet I haven't made a Christmas stocking, I will put it on the to do list.

[@sharonlalli1414]

Lovely

[@wandabalket7985]

Love it ❤

[@Aljobritt]

Thank you for the video, I love the simple design, its something my kids would actually like!😊

[@shirleeweeks8242]

Craftsy is a great program

[@alandacraft]

I agree 😊. It's a great way to learn new skills and update some old ones.

[@gigiontube]

Very nice. I love your videos 🤗❤️

[@alandacraft]

Thank you 😊, I’m glad to hear that you enjoy them

[@stevewoods9271]

My sister in law also does beautifully quilting with her embroidery machine

[@ppoe1952]

I think she knows where my stash is. I have most of the same fabic😊❤

[@cherylgoleman2889]

Love this! What kind of ruler are you using?

[@alandacraft]

This is the Big Easy Quilting ruler Cheryl. There is a link in the description field below this video for where it can be purchased. I absolutely love it.

[@marybethpazdernik9672]

I noticed your fabrics are nondirectional. Is that important for this lovely runner?

[@alandacraft]

I personally think it works best with non-directional. As the strips get turned around you could end up with some patterns upside down. If that's not an issue for you then by all means use what you have on hand.

[@PurpleCSharp]

How do I get the pattern for the Christmas runner? I joined today.

[@alandacraft]

There is a link in the description field for this video that takes you to the blog post and you will find the link there to download the table runner.

[@alandacraft]

We also just added it to the Members Only Community section so you don't need to go to the website. Here's the link: kzbin.infomembership

[@rebeccamontgomery9941]

I signed up for the newsletter in order to get the free pdf pattern. However when I downloaded the pattern, it turned out to be a 'QUILT PLANNER' pdf and NOT the table runner pattern!! Please help me to get the pattern. Thank you.

[@irene3196]

Hi Rebecca. The pattern is more or less there on the video. Alanda gives the measurements and shows the fabric being cut on her mat and it's easy to follow. An actual printed pattern isn't really needed when all this information is on the video. It looks like a very nice table runner and I'll be making a couple myself. Good luck with yours.

[@alandacraft]

We're happy to send you the pattern but we need your email address to do that. DON'T add your email here, go to the website and send it through the Contact Us link - www.alandacraft.com/contact/. Otherwise you will be inundated with spam.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you so much for your help Irene 😊.

[@kathleenkroha2063]

I also tried to send you an email .

[@alandacraft]

Here is a link to the Contact us page on the website www.alandacraft.com/contact/

[@lindaness8409]

Where can u get that ruler

[@alandacraft]

We have links in the description field for this video for all of the tools we used and where to find them.

[@helenascott389]

Loved this until something about a ditch🤷‍♀️, 🐶🇬🇧

[@patriciaitalia]

I like to trim the batting and the top piece before using the backing as a self trim as well. Is that cheating? I just have a hard time with small edging. I guess it's my inexperience, but it seems to work. Thank you for this video. I've gone Christmas crazy, I'm afraid, so this will help me use up a lot of my fabric!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for the suggestion Patricia 😊. lol, no it's not cheating. This method is not something I have tried as yet. It's never too early to start making gifts for Christmas especially when the year flies by as quickly as this one has.