Table runners using jelly rolls

Red... the colour of passion. Violence. Lust. Love. Danger. Strength. Power. Red is also the theme for this months "Color It Red" blog hop, hosted by Carol of 'Just Let Me Quilt'. I wasn't entirely sure what I wanted to make, but when I stood at my fabric shelf looking at the red prints, a few little orphan F8's caught my eye. They were originally part of a bigger bundle which I'd used years ago. Lucky for me, these remained. I chose a couple of those F8's and then a few other scrap strips…

This table runner looks complex, but it isn't. It's just a simple French braid quilt turned into a table runner. Plus, the tutorial is written using yardage or fabric strips from a jelly roll! What is a jelly roll? It is a precut fabric bundle that includes 2 1/2" x WOF strips, and they usually include 40 of these strips per bundle. You only need 6 jelly roll strips to make a 13 1/4" x 47 3/4" runner, plus 3 for the binding, so it's possible to make 4 of these from one Jelly Roll. You can…

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It’s Perfect for Your Autumn Decor! Black cats and orange pumpkins line up to create an endearing table runner. Enjoy it every Halloween or all autumn long. It’s also a nice gift for a cat lover. Play with colors and fabrics to create your own version. You can also arrange the blocks into a table …

Today I want to show you how to make this quick and easy scrappy table runner. It's a beginner-friendly, fun quilting project you can finish in a day. All you need is some jelly roll strips, or a few fat quarters from your stash to cut into 2.5" strips. The Braid pattern, also called Friendship Bracelet, Friendship Bra

White Linen Christmas - my photography skills do not do you justice at.all. This fabric line from Northcott has the warmest, coziest feel and I just had to make with it - twice : ) The busy holiday season necessitated a quick project so it could be gifted in time so Just Strips, a strippy scrappy quilted table runner, was the perfect project. It turned out so well that another one, a shorter version, is in the quilt queue. The Just Strips pattern is written for three lengths and available…

Get ready for autumn with this cute harvest table runner. This fall table decoration features patchwork pumpkins, appliqued stems and leaves and just a touch

Today it gives me great pleasure to introduce my latest pattern - Lakehouse Steps {Runner}. This super easy quilting pattern is written to use 2 1/2" strips (jelly roll strips) or cut yardage. It finishes at 12" x 72", but it can be easily shortened or lengthened. My sample quilt features Scarlet & Sage by Fig Tree & Co for Moda with accent squares from Honeysweet also by Fig Tree & Co. The accent squares can be cut from yardage or trimmed down from charm pack squares. I wasn't feeling the…

A simple quilt as you go table runner sewing tutorial. I love easy DIY sewing projects for my home and family!

When I asked my sister for fabric for Christmas, I really didn’t know to expect. I wanted to try some different patterns and create some easy projects. She gave me two jelly rolls. After opening th…