Block of the Month Table Runner

 Whirlpool Table Runner
 

Here is a project using three Whirlpool blocks from last week’s Block of the Month.

This is a diamond patterned quilted table runner measuring 16" wide x 40" long.

Here's What You Will Need:

• Three 12" Whirlpool blocks (PDF Pattern here)

• ¾ yard of fabric for borders and backing.  I used fabrics from Kathy Davis newest line Wildflower. 10” square scrap for cornerstones.

• Cotton Batting  My personal preference is for Warm and Natural

Cutting:

• Cut 3 strips 2 ½” wide x WOF for borders.  Subcut two of these strips to  36 ½” long for the long borders. Cut the other strip into two 2 ½” x 12 ½ “  pieces for the short borders.

• Cut the backing piece 16 ½” wide by 40 ½” long

• Cut four contrasting cornerstone pieces 2 ½” square each

• Cut batting 16 ½” x 40 ½”

Sewing:

  [Sew  ¼” seams throughout this project]

•  Sew three whirlpool blocks together using ¼” seam.

• Sew 36 ½” borders to long edges of joined blocks.

• Sew cornerstone pieces to short border strips on either end. 

• Sew joined cornerstone/short border pieces to short edges of runner, matching corners.

• Layer backing and top right sides together.  Layer batting on top of backing and top.  Stitch around all four edges, leaving a 4” opening for turning.

• Turn right side out.

• Press

• Quilt as desired.  I stitched in the ditch around the diamond shape and then filled in the blocks with an all over stippling.  I also stitched one straight line down the center of each border, and close to the edge of the cornerstone blocks.

I would love to see a picture of your finished runner. Link up on the last Wednesday of every month during my twelve month challenge.