Make this darling Valentine's table runner using two unique heart quilt blocks.

HEART TO HEART TABLE RUNNER

Last week we make two styles of heart quilt blocks. (heart block with horizontal stripes, and striped heart blocks)

Today we will assemble the table runner.

If you want the pattern grab it here: Heart to Heart Table Runner.

We will go over how to make the quilt sandwich, an easy method for free-motion quilting and binding the table runner.

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SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR QUILTING

If you'd like to quilt this table runner on your home sewing machine, there are two foot options that will be helpful.

If you plan to do straight line quilting, a walking foot is a must. If you want to do free-motion quilting, then a quilting foot is needed.

There are so many varieties out there, just make sure they are compatible with your machine.

fabric
thread
rotary cutter / cutting mat / straight edge
sewing machine
sewing scissors
pencil
iron and wool ironing mat
quilting foot, or walking foot (Compatible with your sewing machine)

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PRINTABLE PDF PATTERN

The printable pattern is the best way to make this table runner.

If you want to have all the instructions together in one place, then be sure to grab the heart to heart table runner pattern.

You'll get the directions for both quilt blocks, plus the assembly and binding instructions. It includes links to all the video tutorials to make the runner.

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mockup image for heart to heart table runner

FABRIC NEEDED FOR THE TABLE TOPPER

You'll need to make two striped heart blocks, and one heart block with the horizontal stripes.

For the sashing, border and cornerstone pieces:

10) 1 1/2" X 12 1/2" (red)
8) 1 1/2" X 1 1/2" (blue)
18" X 44" (backing)
18" X 44" (batting)
1/4 yard binding fabric (cut into 2 1/2" strips)

ASSEMBLING THE TABLE RUNNER

I will apologize right now that I didn't get process shots. However, I did do videos of the entire process of assembling and finishing the runner.

So, I have written instructions and video. If you'd like step-by-step diagrams, then grab the pattern.

Here's the assembly video.

Step 1:

Gather the 8 cornerstone squares and 4 sashing strips.

Sew a cornerstone square on each end of the sashing strips. Press toward the sashing.

Step 2:

Gather the remaining 6 sashing strips and the quilt blocks.

Sew a sashing strip on the top and bottom of each quilt block. Press toward the sashing.

Step 3:

Sew together the sashing strips with the blocks, nesting the seams as you go.

FINISHING THE QUILT

Make a quilt sandwich with the backing, batting and top.

Watch the quilt sandwich video here.

On a flat surface place the backing right side down.

Place the batting on the backing.

Next, center the top with the right side up.

Pin the layers together.

Quilt as desired. (See my easy free motion quilting technique that is perfect for beginners.)

Then trim the batting and back to match up with the top.

BINDING THE QUILT

Cut the binding fabric into 2 1/2 inch strips.

Sew the strips together, end to end to make one very long strip of fabric for the binding.

Press the strip in half lengthwise, with right sides out to create the binding.

Bind the quilt.

See this video for step-by-step binding instructions.