Missouri Table Runner

Mar 26, 2024

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Size: 17in x 49in

Skill level: Confident Beginner

Pattern notes:

Please read all instructions before beginning.
Seam allowance is ¼” unless noted otherwise.
WOF = width of fabric: assume 21” for Fat Quarter (FQ) and 42” WOF for yardage (YD).

Tools:

OLFA 45mm RTY-2/C Quick-Change Rotary Cutter

OLFA CM-9x12-01/YEL Double-Sided Self-Healing Cutting Mat

OLFA QR-6x12 6" X 12" Frosted Acrylic Ruler

Fabric Requirements:

(20 curved piecing blocks \| 5in unfinished block size)
Color A (cA) = Counties Mauve	1 FQ
Color B (cB) = Counties Red	1/3yd
Color C (cC) = Grass Green	1 FQ
Color D (cD) = Grass gold	1 FQ
Color E (cE) = Bender Honeydew	1 FQ
Color F (cF) = Quilt Blocks (Background)	1 FQ
Color G (cG) = Counties Blue (Sashing)	1/4yd
Backing	2yd or 21in x 53in piece
Binding	1 FQ
Batting	21in x 53in

*Download and print at 100% the TEMPLATE SHEET.

Cutting instructions:

Color A = use TEMPLATE A: cut (3) 5 1/2in x WOF strips; sub-cut (8) 5 1/2in squares;

Color B = use TEMPLATE B: cut (2) 6in x WOF strips; sub-cut (14) 6in squares;

Color C = use TEMPLATE A: cut (2) 5 1/2in x WOF strips; sub-cut (6) 5 1/2in squares;

Color D = use TEMPLATE A: cut (2) 5 1/2in x WOF strips; sub-cut (6) 5 1/2in squares;

Color E = use TEMPLATE B: cut (2) 6in x WOF strips; sub-cut (6) 6in squares;

Color F = cut (3) 5 1/2in x WOF; sub-cut (7) 5in squares AND (1) 5 1/2in square.

Color G = sashing = cut (3) 2 1/2in x WOF; sew them all together on the 90-degree angle as done for regular binding.

Binding: Cut (7) strips 2 1/2” x WOF, join the strips on the straight grain, not on the 90-degree angle. Press seams open.

To trace and cut the templates, please use the chart below to refer to the strips sub-cut into squares cut above. Each template used for each fabric square fits perfectly in the space to be traced and cut.

Sew the blocks:

This project is made using three (3) different pairs of fabric to make all the 20 blocks and it’s set on point. All 20 blocks are drunkard’s path.

*cA + cB = sew 8 blocks

*cC + cB = sew 6 blocks

*cD + cE = sew 6 blocks

You don’t need to pin or clip the shapes to sew. Start aligning the tip of Template B shape right sides together with the corner of template A shape for each block fabric sequenced above. Sew using 1/4in seam allowance.

Without stretching or pulling the fabric, keep sewing as in a straight line allowing the machine’s presser foot to naturally pull the fabric. Adjust as you go so the fabrics keep straight.

Chain piecing is a great way to sew, as it speeds up the process. Just keep sewing block after block to chain piece.

Cut each block to separate them, and press the seams towards template B.

To trim the blocks, with template B side of the block facing your left hand, align the ruler to cover 1/4in above template A starting curved line at the top and at the bottom (see arrow on the photo below). Trim the block on the top and left side.

Turn the block around so the other sides to be trimmed are now facing the top and your right hand. Align the left and base sides of the ruler (use the 6 1/2in square ruler or larger) on the 5in marks on the trimmed sides (see arrow on the photo below). Trim the block on the right side and at the top.

Repeat this process on all drunkard’s path blocks.

Sew the runner quilt top:

Following the chart below, sew the 8 rows. Attention to the correct rotation of each block.
Piece the rows together first, and lastly add the corners (see figure A and B on the chart below).
Press the seams to opposite directions on each row, and the corner seams towards the corner tips.

Sew the sashing strips and trim the long sashing strip as you go. Sew first the sides, press the seams towards the main top, then sew the sashing’s top and bottom. Press towards the main quilt top.