Description
Christmas Table Runner — Part 2 of 2
Date: Thursday, November 12th
Time: 10:30am – 2:00pm
Price: $25
Instructor: Kathy Smith
Location: Universal City
About This Class
In this follow-up to our Christmas Appliqué Block class, you’ll take your finished center block and construct a beautiful Christmas table runner using a French braid piecing technique. Along the way you’ll also learn how to apply binding with clean mitered corners for a truly professional finish. Pfaff and Viking owners will get the most out of this class with Kathy’s machine-specific guidance, but all machine brands are welcome!
Skills Learned: French Braid Piecing, Binding, Mitered Corners, Quilting
Didn't do part 1? No worries, we'll use a focal fabric instead!
Supply List
- Machine/Foot Pedal, Power Cord/Manual
- ¼" Piecing Foot
- Standard Presser Foot (with built-in IDT/IDF) or Walking Foot (for machines without built-in IDT/IDF)
- 80/12 Universal Needle
- Neutral Sewing Thread (with matching bobbin)
- Monofilament Thread (for quilting in the ditch)
- Scissors & Snips
- Rotary Cutter & Sharp Blade
- Quilting Ruler & Quilter’s Square
- Straight Pins or Clips
- Curved Quilting Pins
- Safety Pins or Quilting Basting Spray
- Your finished 12" Appliquéd or Embroidered Center Block (from Part 1)
- ¼ Yard each of 3 Different Christmas Fabrics (for French braid strips)
- ½ Yard Border Fabric (red in sample — for border, peeper strips & 2½" squares)
- ¼ Yard Binding Fabric
- ¾ Yard Backing Fabric
- 2 Yards Cotton/Poly Batting or Fusible Fleece (55" x 20")
- Extension Table (optional but recommended)
- Cutting Mat (optional — available in classroom)
- Iron & Pressing Mat (optional — available in classroom)
Class Prep
Please starch and cut your fabric prior to class as follows:
- From each of your 3 Christmas fabrics: cut 3 strips 2½" x WOF, then sub-cut into (8) 12" long strips per fabric.
- From your border fabric: cut 4 strips 2½" x WOF.
- From your border fabric: cut 1 strip 2½" x WOF, then sub-cut into (12) 2½" squares.
- From your border fabric: cut 2 strips 1" x WOF (for peeper strips around center block).
- From your binding fabric: cut 4 strips 2¼" x WOF.
Remember to Shop at Grome’s in Person for your Class Supplies and receive a 15% discount on all your notions and fabric purchases! Just let them know you’re taking the Christmas Table Runner Class at the front counter.
If you choose to bring a drink and snacks, please remember to be respectful of others and avoid common allergy products such as peanuts or spicy peppers, as well as keeping your drink in a closed lid container.