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autumn dreams

Be inspired by beautiful fall flowers, fruits and vegetables and the changing colours of the season AND use your quilting skills to make this quilted Thanksgiving tablerunner. The autumn theme will not only enhance your table decor, but will also add a welcoming look for the entire season.

complete photo of finished Thanksgiving table runner

What you need:

  • Fabric A – 40cm
  • Fabric B – 20cm
  • Fabric C – 50cm (includes binding)
  • Fabric D – 30cm
  • Backing – 1.8m (or 1m if pieced)

Instructions:

Cut pieces as follows:
Fabric A cut 4 (4 1/2 x 4 1/2” ) squares
Fabric B cut 4 (3 x 4 1/2”) and 4 (3 x 7”) strips
Fabric C cut 4 (3 x 7”) and 4 (3 x 9 1/2”) strips
Fabric D cut 4 (3 x 9 1/2”) and 4 (3 x 12”) strips

illustration of how to create the quilting blocks for this project

Measure finished block size and add 5/8”. Cut 3 squares Fabric A to that measurement and cut each square in half diagonally point to point. Place as photo and sew allowing the points to extend beyond the block.

photo showing added pieces to finished blocks to complete table runner

Arrange pieces as shown and sew pieces together.

arrangement of all pieces to finish table runner top

To finish:

Using basting spray, layer top, batting and backing. Quilt as desired, trim excess and bind edges.

photo of finished Thanksgiving table runner

The fabrics used are from the Autumn Harvest quilting cotton collection. To see the complete group of prints and colours check out this previous blog post.

And if you didn’t have time to make this quilted Thanksgiving tablerunner for fall, it’s a great pattern to use with holiday fabrics for Christmas too!

A colourful palette of the change in season; including crunchy leaves, beautiful sunsets and a bountiful spread of seasonal florals and vegetables. This is Autumn Dreams.

With names like Harvest Basket, Fall Garden and Forest Floor, these speak of the cornucopia of beauty that Autumn provides each season.

photo of fabrics in the Autumn Harvest print group with leaves, florals and vegetables.

Pick your favourites and bring home the bounty for your next craft project!

Item #0649122 Autumn Dreams | 100% cotton | 112cm

Coming in October, our DIY of the Month project is a tablerunner featuring this festive group that will be a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. Watch for it!

Are you interested in getting creative now? Why not use Autumn Dreams to make your own reversible apron. Check out that DIY here: https://fabricland.ca/DIY/reversible-apron.php