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Sewing Autumn Sunshine: The Maple Leaf Table Runner by Donna Jordan
It's undeniable, there's something magical about doing the fall transition in our homes. As fall draws near and the leaves outside begin to fall, there is nothing more cozy and rustic than a handmade quilt project to bring the warmth inside. For the ultimate seasonal project, which will spice up and jazz up your dining table, coffee table or sideboard — look no further than the Maple Leaf Table Runner designed by the legendary Donna Jordan of Jordan Fabrics.
Donna Jordan is known for her clear and friendly teaching, and her amazing piecing shortcuts, and she's made a true fall classic. This beautiful table runner is a representation of rich harvest colors, from deep rusts to glowing ambers, buttery yellows and vibrant crimsons with crisp background fabrics to create the perfect autumn day.
Before you start, here are some things you should know:
The pattern is aimed at confident beginners and experienced quilters, combining the traditional patchwork charm with modern efficiency. However, exact measurements and cutting sizes will vary based on your fabric cuts, making it incredibly scrap-friendly or ideal for working with fat quarters and jelly roll strips, the project is based on creating colorful half-square triangles and ingenious stem stitch units that are pieced together to create classic, dimensional leaf blocks.
Some of the significant pattern features are:
- Finished Size: An elegant and eye-catching runner, it's perfectly sized for most dining surfaces and offers a row of separate beautiful leaves.
- Fabric Selection: A great time to tap into your scrapped bin or coordinate autumn fabrics. Colors, contrasting background fabrics to enhance the leaves, sashing strips and backing/binding are all necessary.
- Technique: Straight line sewing, square up easily, accurate quarter-inch seam allowances, and efficient trimming methods to make sure your points are sharp and blocks square.
This runner is quick to put together, whether you're dressing it up in a classic and vibrant color scheme or a more subdued, contemporary style featuring low-key prints. For many quilters piecing the top is a simple weekend project or a great gift to give during the holidays.
Final Thought
Quilting is a storyteller craft, an heirloom making craft, a home making craft. The Donna Jordan Maple Leaf Table Runner is a fun, confident sew that's more than a seasonal decor project – it's a reminder of why we love patchwork in the first place! So, grab your favorite fall colors, hot up that sewing machine and let's bring a little fall in to our sewing rooms today!
Full Pattern: Maple Leaf Table Runner Free PDF Pattern 🎁
