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make it •TABLE RUNNERMaterials50cm furnishings fabric of choiceSewing machineMatching threadPinsScissorsIronStep 1 Cut a 35cm strip across thewidth of fabric selvedge to selvedge.From the excess fabric, tear a 4cmwide strip and a 2cm wide strip. Cuttwo 35cm lengths from each of thetorn strips.Step 2 Pin the 4cm wide strip inplace across the table runner 15cm infrom each end and stitch. Then zigzagor straight stitch the 2cm strip to thecentre of the 4cm strip.Step 3 Fold the two long side edgesunder 2.5cm, then fold under againanother 2.5cm and press in place.Stitch along the edges to hold in place.Repeat to hem the ends.PLACEMATSMaterials6 ready-made placemats creamor colour of choiceSewing machineMatching threadPinsScissorsIronLeft over scrap from table runnerStep 1 From the excess fabric fromthe table runner project, tear 4cmstrips across the width of fabric fromselvedge to selvedge.Step 2 Cut six 52cm lengths offabric from the torn strips. Centrethe torn strip on one long side of theplacemat 5cm in from the edge. Foldthe ends under and stitch in place.Step 3 Tear 18 small squaresof fabric from the torn strips andstitch three squares to the cornerof each placemat.NAPKINSMaterials70cm homespun fabricSewing machineMatching threadPinsScissorsIronLeft over scrap from table runnerStep 1 Cut six 35cm squares fromhomespun fabric. From the excessfabric from the table runner project,tear a 2cm strip.Step 2 Cut six 35cm lengths offabric from the torn strips. Stitch thetorn strip to one side of the fabricsquare 10cm in from the edge.Step 3 Fold two opposite side edgesunder 2.5cm, then fold under againanother 2.5cm and press in place.Stitch along the edges to hold in place.Repeat to hem the remaining two sides.NAME PLACE CARDSMaterials6 die cut name place cards(Fred Hoskins)Sewing machineMatching threadScissorsLeft over scrap from table runnerStep 1 From the excess fabric fromthe table runner project, tear a 4cmwide strip.Step 2 Tear six small squares offabric from the strips then stitch onesquare to the square space at the topof each card.Step 3 Write a name on each card.Looking forthe perfectgift idea?SPOTLIGHTGIFT CARDSNOW AVAILABLEIN ALL STORESGet Creative Quarterly Autumn 2011 11