Double Four Patch Table Runner Tutorial

I've been making a few of these little quilted table runners in the last few weeks. They are quick, easy and you can use your scraps if you like!

You will need:
2 contrasting fabrics for the center small four-patches (each 1 strip 2.5" x WOF)
1 main feature fabric for the larger squares (one fat quarter)
and 1 contrasting fabric for the side triangles (one fat eighth)

Cut your fabrics

For your small center four patches, cut 12x light and 12x med-dark 2.5" squares from your 2.5" strips.
From your main feature fabric, cut 10x 4.5" squares.
From your contrasting fabric, cut 2x 7" squares.

7" squares cut twice on the diagonal

 Take your 7" squares and cut twice on the diagonals so you will have 8 triangles with the straight of grain along the long edge.

Arrange your pieces

 Arrange all your pieces and lay them out so you can see how it will look all together. Piece your four patches and press seams toward the darker fabric.

Sew your four patches

Sew blocks into rows

 Sew blocks together into rows (they will be diagonal) and press seams towards the main feature fabric. Put rows back in place as you finish them so you keep the layout the way you planned.

Sew rows together and press

And sew the rows together and press all seams in the same direction.

Layer with a thin, light-weight batting and quilt as desired!

--Ann

Dr. Seuss themed Quilted Playmat

. . . is off to down under (Australia)!

Here's the finished product:

front (top)

back (bottom)

 I'm pretty sure this will be the last time it sees snow and I hope it's new owners like it as much as I do!

One of the best things about selling quilts online is doing custom quilt orders for people. From picking fabrics to picking a design, the process is in their hands - and I get to make something that maybe I wouldn't even try otherwise!

--Ann