IOWA Table Runner
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Size: 42in L x 10 1/2in W
Skill level: Confident Beginner
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Pattern notes:
- Seam allowance is ¼in unless noted otherwise.
- WOF = width of fabric: assume 18in x 21in for Fat Quarter (FQ), and 9in x 21in for Fat Eight (FE).
Fabric Requirements:
Cutting instructions:
Color A = Cut (4) 3in squares;
Color B = Cut (8) 3in squares and (4) 5 1/2in x 3in rectangles;
Color C = Cut (8) 3 1/2in squares;
Color D = Cut (8) 3 1/2in squares and (3) 6 1/2in squares***;
Color E: Cut (3) 6 1/2in squares***;
Binding: Cut (3) 2 1/2in x WOF strips;
***Cut each 6 1/2in squares once in half on the diagonal.
Block construction:
- There are (4) identical blocks that forms the runner. Each block will have half-triangles added to the sides in different ways.
- First, make the half-square-triangles for each (4) identical blocks.
With right sides together, lay (4) pairs of the 3 1/2in squares of Color C + Color D. Mark the back of each Color D diagonally using any pen or marking tool.
Fig 1
Sew using 1/4in on each side of the mark/crease previously made. Cut on the creased line and press seams to the darker fabric.
Trim blocks to 3in square. To trim, align the diagonal on a 3in square ruler or larger, to the diagonal on the block. Trim top and right, rotate the block, trim left and bottom. Repeat this process for all half-square-triangle blocks.
Assembling the blocks:
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Following the chart below, piece all (4) blocks. For each block you’ll need: (1) Color A 3in square; (2) Color B 3in square and (1) 5 1/2in x 3in rectangle; and (4) half-square-triangles from the previous step. Fig 2
Assembling the runner:
- Sew each corner to the blocks individually to make each row following the charts below, and press seams open. Fig 3
- Sew the rows together (1+2+3+4). Fig 4
- Baste and quilt using your preferred method.
