The 10/19 PJ Party is for an easy striped table runner. You may or may not have the right stripes or tools in your stash and supplies to complete this. Posting requirements early to give you a chance to shop (as if we needed an excuse!) Shopping your stash or LQS may be the most difficult part of this table runner.

For approximately 45" runner - 1-1/2 yds
For approximately 60" runner - 2 yds
60 degree Triangle ruler
Batting, Backing, thread, sewing machine

A Word About Fabric:
There are regular stripes and irregular stripes. Both will work equally as well if you can cut identical 8-1/2" strips from them. Below are examples of two regular stripes where the stripes are in identical order from either selvedge edge to the middle. By cutting your stips along the selvedge edge, you can then use the middle section for the Backing!

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Below are irregular stripes where each selvedge edge begins with a different stripe. These will work, too, but you will have to hunt to find identical pieces to cut for the strips. THE TWO 8-1/2" CUT MUST BE IDENTICAL TO EACH OTHER TO ACHIEVE THE CORRECT EFFECT. Note that the same stripe does not start on each selvedge edge.

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Now for the ruler. There are many 60 degree triangle rulers on the market. Some names are Fons & Porter pyramid ruler, Marti Michell 60 degree Triangle, Creative Grids 60 degree Triangle Ruler, Clearview Triangle (same ruler used for one-block wonders) or even a triangle drawing tool that is a 60 degree triangle. If you do not have one, you can make a template from template plastic. Below is a pic of my Clearview Triangle ruler as well as a small triangle with 60 degree angle, and a diamond template with 60 degree angle you could use to make the template.

Can you post a pic of the runner?
Like to know what it looks like.
thanks.

I'll post a pic of a finished one later - my camera batteries died and are being recharged.

here's a couple sites I found on the internet with pics of table runners:

http://www.creativequiltkits.c...95/f/i/file_2759.jpg

http://countrystitches.com/zen...d-Runner-Snowmen.jpg

http://peasinapod.typepad.com/...b0162fdbf2cd8970d-pi

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I want to do that! I need to get seven more COF chevron placemats cut to make certain I have enough for the matching tablerunner.

Since MQing isn't working out for me this afternoon, perhaps I need to go to the cutting table.

Thanks for the sites.
I had no idea what it looked like.

ttt

I'm going to be at a volleyball tournament that night but will be checking out this out later. Looks like fun!

I got my chevron placemats all cut out now and have plenty of fabric left for this. YIPPEE! I'll have a matched set.

I just might be sewing in my PJ's this Friday night.... looks like fun!!!

thanks!!!!

I'll have to check with Sister Sue to see if she owns the 60 degree ruler. She has a Lot of rulers at her house that we've bought for various projects. Thanks for doing this. I'm hoping to be able to attend the PJ party. Pat

I want to do this one.

I want to do this one. Saw it done at a quilt show this summer but forgot how.
Need a refresher course.
I'll try to be there the 19th.
quiltbea

I want to do one like the snowman one shown above...it that ok, or too hard? I already have that fabric!!

That should be fine, Kelly. Just be sure to line up the snowmen stripe, leaving enough for a seam allowance, when you cut your strips (8-1/2"), and that the strips are long enough( 54" or more).

gotcha ya! thanks!

looking forward to it!

TTT...Anticipation building!!!!!

Hey teach I have a question?????
Does it matter if your ruler/template is 6 1/2 inch or 9 inch????

Well, May, if its 6-1/2", that would make a runner only 12" wide. A 9" ruler would make a runner about 17-1/2" across. Measure your table and see which width you like best. That's the only difference.

Mine will be more on the 9" side since I want to get a certain stripe in.

I'm going to have to catch this on reruns. We are going to be out of town Friday night.

The time away will give me time to find the 60 degree triangle ruler.

Thanks mcpatches...thought so.


Overstock.com has this Marti Michell 9" on sale 14.99 and they have free shipping for 1st time orders but it is USPS and comes via a turtle

http://www.overstock.com/Craft...3127643/product.html

OK, Im confused PLUS I have never used a 60 degree ruler. But Isnt it the 60 degree part that we are using and not the 6 1/2 or 9 inch part? Somebody help me out here.

Thimblelady......The class I saw the teacher used a 6 1/2 X 24" ruler with the 45* and 60* lines on it to cut her strips. It worked just fine. She needed the length to keep the stripes straight for longer than 6".

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Originally posted by quiltbea:
I want to do this one. Saw it done at a quilt show this summer but forgot how.
Need a refresher course.
I'll try to be there the 19th.
quiltbea

Yes, Quiltbea and I viewed a demo this summer, but a step-by-step class would be great! Pulling fabrics as we speak. I got the ruler at the demo, so I am halfway there!

Still confused! I need a 45* ruler too? for some reason I just cant this in my mind. I have the 60.

No 45 degree angles needed on this one!

All cuts after the matching strips are cut are cut at a 60 degree angle. If you have a 60 degree ruler, that makes it a little easier, if you do not, you can probably use a 6"x24" ruler with the 60 degree line.

Thanks, I got it now. Im so excited about making this runner that I want to be sure I have everything! LOL

I really want to make one of these, but I'll be out of town this weekend. I'll check on the posts on Monday.

I really wanted to join the class on Fri. night, but my son is celebrating his anniverssary and has asked me to overnight watch a 6 year old boy. Oh the hardships of being a grandma. LOL We are going to make homemade applesauce after getting the apples at the orchard. Should be fun. Pat

My goodness! They are dropping like flies! What's a PJ party without Patti?

Is it possible for you to post a picture of the table runner? I am not sure if I got the right material. Thanks.

Mary Anne

Here ya go Mary Anne. This is the sample I made for the instructions. It's hanging on a wall, that's why it isn't completely straight and flat.

Oh, oh, oh....I have just the fabric for this; in fact have been looking for this type of pattern for it.

What are the measurements? I need something longish.

Paus, if you use 1-1/2 yd. of fabric, it ends up about 45" long. 2 yds. will give you a 60" table runner. Each stip you cut for it is 8-1/2" wide giving you about a 17" across runner. I cut my strips a little bigger (about 91-1/4" because I wanted a black stipe in the center and on the edge.

I'm looking forward to class teach...too bad the others that dropped out can't be there...they will have to play catch up and will miss all the treats...Oh that means more for us...

I will be watching this thread, won't be able to get my fabric until Sunday.
can't wait to follow along
deb

I would love to do this one; but I must be having a mental block! I just don't see how a regular striped fabric would come out looking as great as this! Guess I'll wait til I see what everyone's looks like and then get some fabric and try.

It is beautiful!

McP, it might be a quiet well behaved party if I can't make it. I am sorry that I can't come. I bought some Take Five mini candy that I'll send on over for you to share. LOL I sure don't want my grandson to have that much sugar before bedtime while at my house. Oh no, that won't be good.

I think it might be helpful if everyone would post a before and after picture of the fabric we are using to help others visualize better. I love before and after photo's.

Here's my original fabric!

I'm heading to my stash to look for tonite's fabric.
Here's a pic of one at the Chickadee quilt show class.

Here's another from same class.

Oh these are going to be so fun and beautiful. Maybe I can pop in for an audit of the class after grandson is in bed. Have a fun time. pat

Would this work? I have 2 1/2 yds.

Or this one...

KC....I like your first one.

You can always use two different prints, one more stripey and another more scenic (edited for spelling error, duh) like your 2nd one, but closer in color families.

This is the one I chose for my first one since its a sample. Its all I could find in my stash that's long enough (1 1/2 yds).

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