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Periwinkle Table Runner Tutorial

Last Updated on November 20, 2017 by Connie 47 Comments

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I have been having fun with the Strip Tube Ruler and this is a little runner I made that measures 9 inches x 24 inches using it.

Okay, let’s get started!

I cut 4 strips the width of my fabric that were 2.5 inches and 2 strips of creme the width of my fabric that were 1.5 inches and sewed them together as shown above. Now fold so the brown and blue edges are together and sew another seam to make a tube.

I forgot to show a photo of the tube, but you can see it in the photo below.

Place your ruler with the #7 line on your stitching line as shown  and then cut.

Periwinkle Table Runner Tutorial

You will end up with squares like this.

Now we are going to cut the square in half as shown above.

Arrange them like this.

Sew together as shown.

Finished block.

You will have 2 blocks that are approximately 9.5 inches.

I then added a 9.5 inch square of the creme for the center.

I cut some flowers and leaves with my Sizzix Big Shot after I had applied some Heat & Bond Lite to the fabrics.

I just did a little free motion quilting around the petals and leaves in dark brown and also added some stems. I put some scraps of Warm & Natural behind them first and then trimmed away the excess after I was done.

Then I added my backing, batting and did some free motion quilted on all of the creme areas.

Periwinkle Table Runner Tutorial

Below are some examples of other ways you could arrange the blocks. I ended up getting 7 blocks out of the tube.

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  1. Hillbilly Tonya says

    March 23, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    I am catching up on blogs today…starting here with you. I won't comment on all and you don't have to reply to them, but when I see a pretty I'll stop and say something and this is so so pretty. DO I need one of those rulers? You are making me think that maybe I do.

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  2. Ellen says

    March 17, 2012 at 11:18 am

    Really cute, Connie!

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  3. Allison says

    March 17, 2012 at 2:17 am

    very nice! I love the stitching around the flower petals.

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  4. Bouts Choisis says

    March 16, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    What a gorgeous colour combination. That looks like a handy ruler to have! I have a similar one from olfa – will be comparing the two to see if the tutorial will work for me. Many thanks.

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  5. The Nifty Stitcher says

    March 16, 2012 at 9:11 am

    Hi Connie, I think I have already commentedon this but I'll tell you again how much I love it. Is that raw edge applique ? Do you stabalise the fabric with anything first to stop it fraying ?
    Thanks a lot for linking uip with TGIFF

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  6. Kelli says

    March 16, 2012 at 3:09 am

    Love the table runner, Connie! Great job! :o)

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  7. M-R says

    March 16, 2012 at 2:07 am

    Beautiful table runner, Connie! Thanks for the tutorial — I'll have to give it a try sometime. Thanks for linking up to TGIFF!

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  8. kt says

    March 15, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    I think this is my favorite of your projects–thanks for sharing all your great ideas!

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  9. The Shady Porch says

    March 15, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    That is so pretty. I love the colors and the flowers. I think quilting is a beautiful form of art! Thanks for sharing at the Rock 'N Share!

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  10. ANudge says

    March 15, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    Wow, like this one even better than Garden Strings – your designs are great. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Kathy ~~~ says

    March 14, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    Very nice tutorial and project. Thanks

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  12. Elly D says

    March 14, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Thank you Connie 🙂 This is a gorgeous little table runner!

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  13. Lyn says

    March 14, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    This was my first visit. I love your site. Great tutorial. Do you have a tutorial on the fmq on the flower edges? I just love how you did that. Beautiful! Lyn

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  14. Laine says

    March 14, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Great tutorial. Thanks and I love how you did the flowers.

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  15. Lisa says

    March 14, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    It's beautiful! I love the flowers in the middle!

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  16. AndiWinslow says

    March 14, 2012 at 11:53 am

    Wonderful instructions for making this pretty table runner. andi

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  17. ╰☆╮ Barb ╰☆╮ says

    March 14, 2012 at 11:37 am

    Connie – this is not fair! Now I really want to win that ruler, and to have a die-cutter, too. Having Quilt Tool Envy here!

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  18. Nanette Merrill says

    March 14, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    It is perfect. It is balanced and tells a story. I especially love the flowers and the little zigzags. It just makes the whole project.

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  19. Chatty Kathy says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Great techniques, but I think it's the color combinations that make this really sing. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  20. Melissa @ Sew BitterSweet Designs says

    March 14, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Somehow I missed this yesterday! I love the colors. Thanks for show us so many options for using the Strip Tube Ruler!

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  21. Melissa @ Sew BitterSweet Designs says

    March 14, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Somehow I missed this yesterday! I love the colors. Thanks for show us so many options for using the Strip Tube Ruler!

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  22. Marilyn says

    March 14, 2012 at 9:04 am

    Gorgeous runner, and love how you made those blocks. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  23. Rachelle says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:28 am

    Love that table runner; very nice

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  24. Denise :) says

    March 14, 2012 at 2:36 am

    Connie, this is just darling. Very, very sweet. And as always, your tutorial is very well done, too! 🙂

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  25. Apple Avenue Quilts says

    March 14, 2012 at 2:14 am

    Very cute runner and a great tutorial!

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  26. Betty Lou says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:09 am

    It really does start with a tube, how cleaver. Very nice runner.

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  27. shez says

    March 13, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    wow Connie this runner is gorgeous,well done.xx

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  28. Quilting Lodge says

    March 14, 2012 at 4:12 am

    Love the runner! You are so talented! Can't wait to see who wins the ruler!

    Vicki @ Quilting Lodge

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  29. sarapatch says

    March 13, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    Thanks!!!It 's very very pretty!!!

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  30. Needled Mom says

    March 14, 2012 at 2:36 am

    Very cute and I love the zig zag stitches on the flowers.

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  31. Joanie's Quilts says

    March 14, 2012 at 1:23 am

    I love your table runner with the wonderful applique blocks! I have the same oriental fabric with the birds in it. I used it in a teal and turquoise 3 seam 10 minute quilt for my son's Christmas present. I love the blues and chocolates together! Great job!

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  32. West Michigan Quilter says

    March 14, 2012 at 1:21 am

    This is so cute. I particularly like the flowers in the center and how you finished them.

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  33. Linda says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    So cute, I love this runner. The colors are great and the flowers look so fun! Thanks for the great tutorial!

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  34. Lesley says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:55 am

    Wonderful runner and instructions! Spring must be here!

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  35. Jamie Lee says

    March 13, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    Those flowers Look amazing with the fmq. I've never seen that before.

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  36. Diane Wild says

    March 13, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    That is very cool. I like it. Thanks for the tute.

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  37. Jen says

    March 13, 2012 at 11:07 pm

    Your runner is lovely what a great ruler and how you FMQuilted around the flowers and sewed the stems. a really lovely centre peice.

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  38. Donna says

    March 13, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    I love how you sewed on the flowers.

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  39. iluvmybugs says

    March 13, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    What a fun runner Connie…love your Sizzix flowers and how you quilted them!!!
    ~Terry~

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  40. Caryl W says

    March 13, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    That is an awesome tute….AND I love the runner…so cute!!

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  41. beaquilter says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    such a cute runner! love it and i bet some "ugly" fabrics would look good in it too.

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  42. Rosa says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    It`s fantastic.Thanks for the tuto!

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  43. Jan-Maree says

    March 13, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    That is so pretty Connie!

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  44. Stray Stitches (Linda G) says

    March 13, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    Thanks for the wonderful tutorial. Your table runner is beautiful 🙂

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  45. Mrs.Pickles says

    March 13, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    very pretty

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  46. Sheila says

    March 13, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    Lovely runner , really love those colors together .

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  47. Marjorie's Busy Corner says

    March 13, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Great tutorial Connie….a question. How did you get the 4leaf clover added to your signature without the paint.net?? If you don't mind.

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