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    Home » Holidays » Halloween

    Scrappy Halloween Table Runner

    Updated: Sep 8, 2018 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 12 Comments

    I hope you enjoy this tutorial for a quilt as you go halloween table runner.  If you like this project you may also like this tutorial for quilted halloween pillow covers.

    Cute "quilt as you go" Halloween table runner tutorial on polkadotchair.com

    This month I’ve been working on some quilted Halloween pillows. I started collecting a variety of Halloween novelty fabrics and have had fun designing some pillows with all of the different fabrics.  I love finding projects to make using my Halloween fabric since I have quite a nice collection of them.

    Cute "quilt as you go" Halloween table runner tutorial on polkadotchair.com

     

    The pillows are not quite done yet (need to get on that, Halloween is next week), but as I was looking at the pile of scraps on my sewing table I thought they were all too good to waste.  If I threw them in my scrap bucket who knows what would become of them!

    Cute "quilt as you go" Halloween table runner tutorial on polkadotchair.com

    I sat down one afternoon and made a little Halloween table runner from the scraps.

    Scrappy Halloween Table Runner Sewing Pattern:

    To make my Halloween table runner I used an existing tutorial.  I loved the simple technique and new that I could stitch up a table runner in no time from the scraps I had on hand.

    It was super easy.

    I used Amy’s tutorial just click here to see it.  I just skipped the part at the end where you add topstitching since I broke my sewing machine’s walking foot (yeah, that takes talent). But love that touch and might go back and add it later.

    Cute "quilt as you go" Halloween table runner tutorial on polkadotchair.com

     

    A few Tips if you decide to make a Halloween Table Runner:

    • The strips are all 2″ wide or 3″ wide. For the ones not quite long enough to fit the runner, I pieced the scraps.
    • I stuck to a simple color scheme, just 3 colors and a few neutrals.
    • You can make the runner any length you want, just keep sewing strips until it’s as long as you like.
    • Since the runner is “scrappy” and a bit busy, I recommend binding the runner using a mostly solid fabric or a simple print.

     

    More Halloween Sewing Projects:

    3 Simple Tips for Sewing Halloween Costumes

    Halloween Table Topper Sewing Pattern

    How to make a Halloween Trick or Treat Tote Bag

    How to Make Kids Mummy Costumes

     

    Cute "quilt as you go" Halloween table runner tutorial on polkadotchair.com

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    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    1. Kristan @ Doodle Do Designs says

      October 24, 2012 at 9:18 am

      All these pretty Halloween table runners lately! I made one earlier this season, but now I want to make more! Too bad I only have one table. LOL

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        October 29, 2012 at 6:33 pm

        I do that too- that’s when I usually end up giving the other ones to friends and family

        Reply
    2. Holly says

      October 24, 2012 at 9:50 am

      Cute runner! It looks very nice there with that pumpkin too!! 🙂 🙂 Have a great Wednesday! xo Holly

      Reply
    3. simplesimonandco says

      October 24, 2012 at 11:42 am

      Super cute. I always think I”m going to attempt to make a table runner but then never dare!
      liZ

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      • Melissa Mortenson says

        October 29, 2012 at 6:32 pm

        With the stuff you make? I would think a tablerunner would be something you could do in your sleep!

        Reply
    4. Rhonda aka QuiltNut Creations says

      October 24, 2012 at 3:04 pm

      Very cute. And I love your google eyed pumpkin.

      Reply
    5. Terri says

      August 11, 2017 at 11:04 am

      It looks great! Did you pull the backing fabric to the front to “frame” the top? What are the finished demensions?

      Reply

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