Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to add a spooky touch to your home decor than with a Halloween table runner using the October Placemat Panel and Spooky Ghost prints?
In the video below I show you how to make an Economy Quilt Block (or square in square) that’s great for beginners because you trim it to size as you go – less stress on getting everything perfect!
🎯 SHORTCUTS TO SPECIFIC TOPICS:
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Supply List
00:32 How to make an Economy Quilt Block
03:58 Tips for straight seams
07:42 Use spray starch to help fabric hold shape
10:42 Assemble blocks and placemat images
11:24 Cut border fabric
12:04 How to use a rotary cutter and ruler correctly
13:05 Add side borders
13:53 Piece top and bottom border fabrics
15:28 Add top and bottom borders
17:07 Prepare backing fabric
17:29 Layer backing, batting and table runner top
18:35 Pin layers together
20:00 Choosing thread color for quilting
21:45 Using a walking foot for quilting
22:00 Baste table runner
22:30 Stitch in the Ditch quilting
23:20 Quilting Gloves
24:00 Machine Quilting Tips
26:19 Free Motion Quilting
27:50 Trim quilted table runner
28:13 Bind the table runner
29:10 How to miter quilt binding corners
30:14 How to match quilt binding
33:02 Press finished binding
34:32 A few ways to sew binding to the backing
35:02 Baste quilt binding with tape or Elmer’s glue
36:54 Machine stitching binding
Of course you can use these same techniques and whip up table runners for all year! Will you make one for Halloween, everyday or another season?
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🎃 Tara Reed
