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What better way to enjoy the spring season than a free quilted table runner pattern? This Tulip Table Runner pattern is free when you sign up for my email newsletter. And to help you actually get it finished- I’m hosting a sew along April 20-25, 2026! Come join me for live classes (which will also be recorded) with giveaways and fun! Sign up for my newsletter using the form below.
Get Ready to Sew your Tulip Table Runner
Finished Table Runner measures approximately 40″ X 15″.
Fabric Requirements:
- Tulip Fabric- two Fat Quarters (if making all tulips the same), or two 5″ fabric squares per tulip.
- Stem Fabric- Fat Quarter
- Background Fabric- 1/3 yard
- Border Fabric- 1/3 yard for simple border, 1/2 yard for pieced border
- Border Accent Fabric (for pieced border)- 1/4 yard
- Backing Fabric- 1/2 yard (if longarm quilting, you will need 1 1/3 yard)
- Binding- 1/4 yard
- Batting- 42″ X 17″ piece
Notes on fabric selection- you will want the two fabrics of your tulips to complement each other, but have enough difference to give it dimension. The fabric I have used in my sample is Tilda Songbird. Be sure there is plenty of contrast between the Background fabric and the Tulip and Stem fabrics. I recommend not using a directional fabric for the background, it can get complicated with all of the stitch and flip corners.
Because there are a number of small pieces, I strongly recommend starching your fabric before cutting. It will make a big difference in your accuracy and it will help the stitch and flip corners lay much more flat. This is the starch I use before cutting, and this is the starch I use while piecing.
Sew Along Dates and Information
First, the pattern will be sent through email on April 17, 2026. If you sign up after that date, the pattern will be sent as soon as you sign up.
The sew along begins April 20 with a live kickoff call. There are a limited number of seats, so please register so I know if I need to schedule a second call. The links for all of the live calls and replays will be sent through email.
Finally, this is a chance for you to schedule time to do something you love- SEW!! I would love to see as many people on the live calls as possible- it’s always more fun to sew together!
Come join the fun- I can’t wait to sew with you!
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