Quilted Table Runner Made Simple: Step-By-Step Tutorial

[@marionbarber984]

I love all the fabric choices! I had to watch your binding method twice. I've done the half width trimming and sometimes it works, well you know the rest. So I may try again. But I finally got it right another way. I love the chevron and left over ideas. Thank you, Kris! Marion

[@SewtheDistance]

You're welcome, Marion. So glad you liked the binding tutorial!

[@tracyrichmond-pshyk8863]

Awesome, great project and very good use of left over scraps. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching! I love those little projects, too!

[@heidibanks7385]

It‘s really fun to watch your videos! You always seem so excited about what you are making. Your process and tips are very helpful!Thanks for taking us along!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! That is so sweet! 🥰 I love this stuff. I’m thrilled it shows on camera. ❤️

[@Sewwithdebee]

Great project ideas Kris and having secondary projects is a bonus❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! So glad you like both of them. ❤️

[@dianehuntley2493]

Kris's energy is always catchy. I love watching her and soaking up her energy and creativity😊

[@SewtheDistance]

Hi! This is Kris. Thank you SO much! You are so sweet!

[@TashaQuilts]

This is such a cool project. I love the lint roller tip! I might finally have to use the jelly roll I have in the closet to try this out!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are going to love it! It is such a fun one to make. ❤️

[@barbaramcdonald7221]

not sure if you realize you are not looking into the camera but love your processes and always watch you

[@SewtheDistance]

I’m blind in one eye, so if it is ever facing the camera, it’s an accident. Loll! So glad you like the video.

[@jennystrahley927]

Great tutorial! All of the table runners are pretty but I love the Iris & Ivy!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jeanettewithrow9641]

I really like the table runner thanks

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! So glad you like them!

[@pbar8439]

Lovely placemats! Your pin method is new to me and I've been quilting for a long time. I am definitely gonna try it on my next quilt and I feel that it will become my go to method!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Yay! I am so happy it helps!

[@SaraStitches]

I love the table runner ❤ Great pattern

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! I am so glad you like it! 🥰

[@elainelear4982]

You are easy to understand. Thank you for a sweet table runner idea.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, thank you! So sweet!! Glad this is helpful!

[@vckstr312]

Glad to see you make it on point and trim it without all those pesky setting triangles.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so right! They can be a pain, haha! 😄

[@sunbeamfabricart]

Great video! 💙

[@SuzanneStutzle]

I just love the table runners Kris. Same pattern, lots of lovely looks. I like the one and a quarter inch binding. I always find two inches folded over etc. is a little bulky and wide. I will try this binding width soon as next month I am sewing placemats, with a jelly roll, I might add. Loved this video.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks so much, Sue! I know I owe you an email. Where does the time go? Writing soon!

[@paulavandieden8609]

Purple and cream...this girl's dream! great job. Love a smaller project, and that you showed the whole process from start to finish.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! So happy it was helpful!

[@JanetSandberg]

Love this! Hot mess? I am still in my pj’s!

[@roseambrose7971]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! So glad you like it!

[@juliaraley9563]

I adore your approach, variables ❤. Jelly roll +1 fat quarter if one is anxious about miscutting.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks! Great idea! Perfect way to get started!

[@helenfinaldi8645]

I love this table runner and cool ideas ❤ thank you

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! So glad you like it! ❤️

[@helenfinaldi8645]

@@SewtheDistance I may try your idea soon

[@bethkoch11]

You're right - so, so pretty! This was a great tutorial! I have a jelly roll in mind for this, and I might make a table runner that's a little bit longer than yours.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! I love a longer table runner too! Great idea!

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Very pretty. Thanks for sharing

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! I am so glad you like it!

[@LauraSup]

I love watching your tutorials! They are always easy to follow and understand! The table runners are all beautiful and will make great Christmas gifts!!❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! YES! They would be great for Christmas, wouldn't they? So happy you enjoyed this!

[@nancylaventure1403]

I LOVE THIS!!! I’m thinking I will skip it tho, I get so mixed up and it looks kind of hard. Ty for a beautiful video! I absolutely love the finished runners!!!!

[@SewtheDistance]

I understand! So glad you love this! Thanks so much for watching. ❤️

[@joydicksonquilts]

Love your purple/cream table runner just gorgeous ❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! This fabric is amazing, isn't it?

[@peterivkovich2314]

from Gerry- This is so easy and so pretty. Can't wait to make one. Thanks and God bless.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you, Gerry! I'm so glad you are going to make one!

[@Sally-ih6ls]

I like the faux binding, my favorite but more work, lol

[@SewtheDistance]

Like a flange binding? I like that too, but this is still my favorite way to do it. Missouri Star has the best flanging binding video! Love their technique for it.

[@deenagraham5488]

Beautiful table runners, Kris! Thanks for the tutorial. Waiting for your next "lesson from an old quilt" video! 😊

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! I am working on the next episode! 🥰 Stay tuned!

[@JanetSandberg]

Once again, loving this project! Only now need to find time!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! So glad you like them! Time--that's the tough one!

[@sandrasilvestri1418]

I really enjoyed this tutorial and the tips for the scraps. I'd like to do this in Christmas fabrics. Thank you!

[@185235igegid8]

Patriotic fabrics would be pretty too

[@guesswhonancy9028]

This was awesome ❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! So glad you like it!

[@sewbeitquilts]

Beautiful table runners!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks so much! I love making them! 🥰

[@susanwymer6912]

So cute!!!! Thanks for the encouragement on sewing together the last bit of binding. It’s the scariest section!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! You can do it! It will become second nature after a few times. I promise!

[@knittingnana2939]

That is such a beautiful jelly roll.

[@SewtheDistance]

Isn't it? Love it, too!

[@shelleythomas1811]

Awesome tutorials 😊👏🏽🙌🏽

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks so much! I am glad you like it! 😄

[@sherryfaires7931]

Thank you! This is the first time I have actually seen anyone apply a single layer binding! I have always used a 2 1/2” binding. I will be trying this on my next table runner. I love your runners!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are going to love it! It makes a really nice finish.❤️

[@amyhofner6777]

I’m so happy to see how you did your binding… You explained it perfectly.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! I try to make things as clear as I can. So happy it is helpful!

[@KiyomiY]

You are such a great teacher - I always enjoy your tutorials.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, thank you so much! I'm so glad you find them helpful!

[@RuthLantigua-w5k]

Wonderful project, instructions and fabric selection! Thank you.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Happy you like it! Thanks so much for watching! 🥰

[@catherinecarey4897]

Brilliant tutorial, thanks Kris. Love the jelly roll and the table runner is just gorgeous x

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@JaniceCahill-w6k]

I love this table runner. I think I will be making one for myself. Thank you for sharing your ideas. ❤❤

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! I love that you are going to make one! YAY!

[@nathaliepotier2793]

So lovely.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 🥰

[@jackie-dbdstitchart4969]

LOve your energy! Runner is so pretty.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks so much! I love making these!

[@carolbarnes7844]

Can’t wait to do this. Love your instructions.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you found them helpful!

[@trinettebrewer4838]

Beautiful

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@stitchann]

Very pretty. I was thinking four place mats and using the scraps to make an extra for the middle of the table.

[@SewtheDistance]

That’s a great idea! I love the way you think!

[@themamma341]

Really do enjoy the way you teach and share❤

[@SewtheDistance]

That’s so sweet! I am glad you like it! 🥰

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

I think I will try that 😊

[@SewtheDistance]

YAY! So glad you like it!

[@LilaSterling]

Loved this video! So many pretty fabrics, so many Ideas. And I love this pattern. Thanks, Kris, for doing all of this for us.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! I'm happy you liked it! 🥰

[@twyla2575]

Everytime you say "Isn’t it pretty?" I say YES!

[@SewtheDistance]

LOL! I love it! So glad you think it is pretty, too! 🥰

[@kendranewton9071]

Love the Iris and ivy jelly roll. Had one years ago. I will have to dig it out and use it, like you I thought it’s too pretty to use. Great tutorial. Thanks 😊

[@SewtheDistance]

You are going to make some beautiful things! I love that you have it and are going to dig it out! 😊

[@elizabethamis9376]

Thanks for sharing these beautiful runners.❤👍from Somerset UK

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! So glad you like them. ❤️

[@chrisclark9862]

Lovely! I always get mixed up putting these together. I will definitely try your method of starting in the center. Thank you!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Glad it is helpful!

[@tonialtman3727]

Love your color choices just beautiful

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! I am so glad you like them! 🥰

[@bernicerobinson1122]

I really love your videos as I always learn something new. I love your voice and how upbeat you are.❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! I love making these videos! 😊

[@fransak2723]

😊💜Love it!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 😊

[@louisedasilva6046]

Really enjoyable and informative video. I love how the table runner came out. Thank you.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! 🥰 Thank you so much!

[@alexandra-zaza-burns]

Great tutorial. I like to fill in the triangular edges on my on point quilts rather than trim off the pattern pieces. If they are cut correctly it gives straight of grain edges rather than bias edges because I always seem to stretch bias edges even if I sew a victory lap around the edge.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yeah, I thought about doing this video with setting triangles but then it wouldn’t be easy and it wouldn’t use 2.5” strips from a jelly roll. Maybe I’ll do that in another video. It definitely helps with the stretch although this is manageable, too. Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@alexandra-zaza-burns]

@@SewtheDistance you are 100% correct it definitely makes it more difficult. I like your idea of quilting before trimming as that will stabilise it.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! It works well, but as I always say, there are so many ways to make a quilt (or table runner, in this case.). 🥰

[@mariejohns1387]

Hi Kris! Love the colors in that jelly roll! Table runners are what I do in between projects or when I need a break. I love this ❤️

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it! I love making table runners, too.

[@nancydebiasio5273]

Love that idea! Thank you for your knowledge and joy

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! 🥰😍 You are so sweet!

[@gquilter36]

Gloria, Thank you Kris, great table runner. Love it and really appreciate all your helpful hints. Look forward to all your videos and save them all.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much, Gloria! I am so glad you are enjoying the videos! 😊

[@vonathompson4979]

I LOVE you enthusiast presentation. I can’t wait for your videos. This “ on point” has me a little nervous but I might try a placemat.

[@SewtheDistance]

You’re going to do great! I love placemats and they are so fun to make. 😊

[@debnadeau1924]

I enjoy your videos!😊

[@SewtheDistance]

YAY! So glad you like them! Thank you for watching!

[@jeanielipskey1272]

This was awesome! I have not heard of doing the binding that way, but it sure worked! I'll have to try.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! I love doing it that way. It is actually the way I learned to do it nearly 30 years ago. It is so much easier than double fold binding, if my opinion.

[@wandawalker4191]

Great tutorial, Chris, thank you!!!

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! So glad you like it!

[@elainebukowsky9187]

Beautiful fabrics and a lovely design!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! I love those fabrics too! ❤️

[@angieallen4884]

Very nice project...and I learned a new binding technique to try! Always fun watching your videos. Thanks!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@laurieblairehadwen1745]

Very nice. Love the fabric you used! 💜

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! I am so glad you like it! 🥰

[@rosannamize6622]

I love ❤️ the fabrics you used!! Why don't you use side setting triangles to keep it squared and not waste the fabric by cutting it off?

[@SewtheDistance]

So glad you love it! I thought about that but then it would meet the objectives in this video which were 1.) super easy, even for beginners and 2.) using 2.5” precut strips. I hope this helps under where I’m coming from on this one. Maybe I’ll use setting triangles in a future video. Thanks for sharing!

[@yvonnegregory6728]

Loved this tutorial! My intent is to make this table runner. Thank you!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! So happy you are going to make it!

[@jshipard54]

Thank you. Great video as always ❤ I’d love to make it as a quilt! The blue looks great.

[@SewtheDistance]

I am so glad you like it! It would be stunning as a quilt! 😊

[@sharonbrignac4810]

You always amazed me with the things you do I really enjoyed your tutorial . Thanks again😊

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! You are so sweet!

[@barbararoll]

i will have to try this

[@SewtheDistance]

Please do! It’s a lot of fun!

[@sharlajacobs4690]

Awesome tutorial, thanks for sharing it with us.

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! So glad you like it!

[@tamarahenggeler4491]

Love the fabric line you used. The purple & green combo is a favorite of mine. On the binding width, do you prefer the single fold approach across the board on all quilting projects? I am a newbie and haven't done binding yet. Thanks for sharing a great tutorial!

[@SewtheDistance]

I do! I find it to be much easier when adding binding and the project edges are flatter. For quilts, it makes the edges less pokey and more cuddly, too. I hope this helps!

[@mindyw2411]

I actually have the Iris and Ivy Jelly roll and 4 mini charm packs! 😊

[@SewtheDistance]

OH! I love when that happens! YAY!

[@loisturbett4110]

When I’m working on point, I stay stitch the edge before cutting. However, Karen Brown has a better idea. She irons strips of freezer paper 1/4” from the edge before sewing to stabilize the bias edge.

[@SewtheDistance]

Great ideas! I haven't have much luck with either of these methods. I get puckers when I do that, especially with a block like this since it is all straight grain. I think you have to do what works for you, however! Great tips!

[@michelinecrouch8682]

Thx!

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure!

[@LisaOuwersloot]

While the colours aren’t “my cup of tea”, I adore this idea! I’m thinking all white fabric but with woven in texture. Sort of jacquard.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! Did you like the Christmas ones? They are my favorite! Although I do love the purples. And the Halloween one. And the fall. LOL! I love them all! Thanks so much for watching and sharing!

[@LisaOuwersloot]

@ the christmas colours are indeed lovely! Purple is not my “thing”. Ironically, it’s my husband’s favourite colour.

[@jeane.2722]

thx

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! 😄

[@nildamager1649]

Great project thanks

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Glad you like it!

[@joanc3466]

Your tutorial is very interesting and easy to follow. I have never been one for table runners but would like to try it as a throw size quilt. Would one jelly roll be sufficient or would I need more?

[@SewtheDistance]

I think one jelly roll would work. The biggest issue would be making sure you had equal lights and darks to get the zigzag look, but you could always use cut yardage to supplement the fabric, if necessary. So glad you enjoyed the tutorial! Thank you for watching!

[@FayeKiser-pr2yu]

What kind of sewing table do you have? Is it made specifically for your machine or is it for any machine? Thanks! GREAT video, by the way!!! I have lots of jelly rolls!! Will be trying this!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! The table for the Juki is by SewEzi and I LOVE it. The other table came with my Janome. Hope this helps!

[@colettesorrells9015]

❤❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks for the love! 🥰

[@sharone9751]

I just noticed that your design board looks freestanding . . . how did you make it?

[@SewtheDistance]

I used the tutorial from Jenny Doan ot make it. Here's a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKbdiGlujt6BldUsi=CFeEQ3fqX0AOG80m Hope this helps!

[@lindastokes8164]

What kind of design wall are you using

[@SewtheDistance]

I made it myself. Here's the video I used to make it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKbdiGlujt6BldUsi=s0-xGtfrilhAsX2q

[@rsislandcrafts]

Your table runner is lovely but sorry, I’m not turning It over. The backing fabric is too pretty to hide 😊. It’s a fun project to practice sewing and quilting blocks on point. Thanks for sharing!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Isn't that fabric on the back great? I love putting those surprises in my projects. It makes them extra special. So happy you enjoyed this! Thank you for watching!

[@rsislandcrafts]

@@SewtheDistance 💜

[@JeanMcDoniel]

I have a problem with my Flatter leaving spots on my fabrics. Can anyone please advise me?❤

[@SewtheDistance]

I hope someone can help you. I have Flatter but don't usually use it because the scent bothers my husband.

[@gisellejones1139]

Not understanding what you mean by full piece😊

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, I can see how that might be confusing. The full piece is the one without a seam in it. I wish I could add a photo here. If you want to email me, I can send a photo to explain it better. My email address is info@sewthedistance,com.

[@gisellejones1139]

@@SewtheDistance I get it,thanks for responding...love the runner

[@SewtheDistance]

YAY! So glad it makes sense now. I will be clearer next time. Sorry about that!

[@wandawalker4191]

Sorry...Kris 😊

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh my goodness--that's okay! Happens all the time and doesn't bother me at all. 🥰