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Sew a patchwork-style table runner

24.06.2017 by Sabine Schmidt

Tischläufer nähen im Patchwork-Stil

Sewing a table runner: A great table runner works almost like new cushion covers: It can give the entire room a fresh new look. We’ll show you how you can sew a beautiful table runner!

Sewing tutorial for a patchwork table runner

Sewing a table runner is fun, really quick, and super easy. And the result is truly something to be proud of.

Before you get started sewing the table runner: We based our measurements on our large IKEA kitchen table.

If your table is smaller, you can simply adjust the clovers and the width of the fabric strips. The appliqué template includes many different sizes. So, you can also use it, for example, to spruce up placemats or to decorate bags with an appliqué.

Why not try combining a natural-colored linen table runner with a rustic white tablecloth? With a few wildflowers or grasses, it looks just like a medieval country wedding. :)

We especially love the color combination together with the intense blue of our beloved Bunzlauer pottery.

We have held this classic tableware* close to our hearts for many years. And we gradually buy individual pieces as needed. The cool thing is: the patterns are all different, but in terms of color, all the pieces fit together perfectly.

Sewing a patchwork table runner
Sewing a patchwork table runner
Sewing a patchwork table runner

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Happy simple sewing, yours, Sabine

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Step-by-step instructions

Tutorial: sew a table runner

Step-by-step tutorial for a patchwork table runner made of several patchwork blocks with appliquéd clover leaves. The measurements are based on a large IKEA kitchen table — adjust the length of the table runner to fit your table.

  1. Step

    Cut the linen and prepare the appliqué

    Divide the linen strip into 4 pieces of 30 × 30 cm each.

    Fuse Vliesofix to the back of the fabric scraps.

    Let the fabric scraps cool briefly and cut out the clover leaf appliqués you need.

    Cut the linen and prepare the appliqué
  2. Step

    Fuse and stitch down the appliqués

    Remove the backing paper and fuse the appliqués onto the fabric squares as you like.

    Place cotton or soy wadding underneath and stitch everything down with decorative stitches.

    Fuse and stitch down the appliqués
  3. Step

    Bind and join the squares

    Straighten the edges and frame the squares with fabric strips.

    Sew linen strips between the squares and, if you like, frame everything all around once more with linen strips.

    Bind and join the squares
  4. Step

    Quilt the top (optional)

    If you like, you can now quilt the top.

    Quilt the top (optional)
  5. Step

    Sew on the backing

    Place the backing fabric on the table runner, right sides together, and sew all the way around — leaving a turning gap.

    Sew on the backing
  6. Step

    Turn and finish

    Turn the table runner right side out and trim the seam allowance.

    Shape the corners well, press and quilt with a longer straight stitch if needed. Done!

    Turn and finish

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About the author

Sabine

I come from Siegen-Wittgenstein, where I spent my childhood breaking in cows, jumping off haystacks and scraping a D- in needlework class.

Today, being creative feels like indescribable happiness to me – and it grows even more when I can share it with others. Since 2016 I have been celebrating my passion for sewing on this blog, and I love that sewing connects so many people.