QUILTsocial | Issue 07

Vintage stitching
Textured pieces next to strip colours
3. Once you have decided what works well, prepare to pin each
of the technique blocks right sides together, and join them
to each other until you have a very long strip. The letters A to
J in the schematic of blocks is simply a guide. You can create
whatever you love. Some of your techniques may vary from
ours, just remember to have fun. It’s all about the learning.
4. Press your seams to one side on each panel.
5. When complete fold the strip of creative blocks in half, right
sides together. Stitch the last block on each of this runner
strip short seams together. Leave an opening of about 4” in
the seam. This is going to be used later to turn the runner
right side out.
6. Determine the order of the blocks now, as you have one
big circular tube of blocks. The table runner is going to
be different on the front and back. In this project the
embroidered summer berries became the center focal point
on the front. But any order will be fine.
7. Place fabric right sides together and sew the long edges as it
already has finished side seams. Place it on the sewing table.
8. Cut the rick rack, and place in between the seams and pin
into position between the long edges.
9. Stitch the two long edges. When these are complete turn the
table runner to the right side through the 4” seam opening.
10. Press and close the seam.
Cheryl Stranges
Product & Event Specialist, Husqvarna Viking
husqvarnaviking.com
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