Quilting: Falling Leaves Table Runer & Placemats

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Runner & Mat

Placemats in 3 colours

Scrappy Runner

Falling Leaves Table Runer & Placemats Pattern

Category:

Quilting

Type:

Home Decor

Item:

Table Accessory

Skill Level:

Advanced

Basic Skills Necessary:

Advanced quilting skills including an accurate scant 1/4" seam and matching angled patches

Pattern Description:

This unique runner, with its leaves floating above the background and border, makes a great fall centerpiece. Rolled back bias edges create curves with no curved piecing.

The fabric yardage yields four identical maple leaves and 2 identical oak leaves. For a scrappier look, use a variety of 9" x 10" scraps for maple leaves and 12" squares for oak leaves. Avoid directional prints for the leaf and background fabrics because the fabrics will be cut and sewn on various angles. Note that maple fabrics should contrast well with both the background and border fabrics. Fabric requirements are based on 40" usable width.

The pattern includes instructions for six placemats with three colour options.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

16" x 50" runner
6 - 12 ' x 17" placemats

Materials:

1 7/8 yd background
3/4 yd maple fabric or 9" x 10" scraps
1/2 yd oak fabric or 12" x 12" scraps
1 yd border fabric
1 1/8 yd binding
2 3/8 yds backing (use less if pieced)
crib batting

You Will Also Need:

Neutral 100% cotton sewing thread
Rotary cutter and ruler
12 1/2" square ruler
Glue stick
1/4" pressing bar for stems
Quilting threads to match fabrics