Red Batik Table Topper Tutorial
This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share a commission.This is a fast and easy batik table topper tutorial that uses 2-inch fabric strips and I think you will really enjoy making it!
It would also make a beautiful Valentine’s day gift and can easily be made in an afternoon!
Batik Table Topper Tutorial
Size 19″ x 19″
This is a very easy block to make that has been around forever and the colors you choose really make a difference in how it looks.
This is another beautiful batik project made with Island Batik fabrics. I am so happy to be an ambassador for them!
Fabrics:
There are 2 dark reds, a medium pink and also a lighter pink used in the table topper. I used fat quarters which are 18-inch x 22-inch.
- Cut 2-inch x 22-inch strips of the fabric. I used fat quarter pieces.
- Cut 3 strips of each fabric.
- Sew them together with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Make a total of 3 strip sets.
- Press and measure each strip set.
- It should measure 6 1/2 inches wide.
- Cut pieces 6 1/2 inches by 6 1/2 inches – you should get 3 squares out of each set.
Take 2 of the squares and place them right sides together going in opposite directions. Look at the diagram below. On one the stripes are horizontal, on the other they are vertical.
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Stitch around all 4 sides.
Cut the block diagonally twice as show below. Repeat this step. Now you’ll be able to turn your blocks and make larger blocks as shown below.
- Open the blocks and press.
- Lay them out as shown below.
- Make 4 sets of blocks for the table topper and sew together.
- Cut 2 1/2 inch strips and add a border to the blocks.
Add your backing, batting, and quilt. Be sure and look at this same quilt done with teal batiks.
I used Aurifil thread for the free motion quilting that I did on my vintage Singer 15-91.
Add binding and you are done! I like to cut my binding 2 1/2″ and sew it on by machine.
I hope you enjoyed this Batik Table Topper Tutorial.
Other posts you might enjoy:
- Batik Table Topper in Teal
- Seaside Table Topper tutorial
- Silent Night Table Topper tutorial
- Hidden Wells quilt block tutorial
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So pretty!
I love BATIKS! Crazy auto correct is at it again. 😏
So beautiful Connie! You explained it so that it looks really easy. I love the shades you combines and the texture of your quilting!
So pretty, Connie! You worked with those shades really well. Thank you for the wonderful tutorial.
-Soma
I Love this beautiful Batik center piece. The colors are sew rich and vibrant. It looks a lot more difficult than your steps you share. Thank you dear and I am thrilled you are an Island Batik Ambassador. Embracing Creative Bliss….
Connie, that is positively brilliant. Thank you for the free tutorial.
Love your table topper! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Connie for sharing….looks so awesome and I am sure fun to make!
lovely
Love this one! So pretty.
This is too dang pretty. Thank you for sharing. Hug, LJ
Ah creativity – love the way you made this little quilt.
What a gorgeous design – and many thanks for the tutorial, I wouldn't have thought you'd made it like that!
That is really pretty and perfect for Valentine's Day.
So clever! Love this little quilt!
Thank you for the great tutorial! Your little table topper is beautiful….
Awesome!
Very nice table topper. Color and theme possibilities are endless. Thanks, Connie!!
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Very pretty, Connie.
Wow! You sure make it look easy. Now I'll have to make this, just what color combo is the question.
Thanks for the tutorial.
Rosemary
great tutorial and quilt! SEW sweet