Here is another free tutorial for a project designed with EQ Mini Software by The Electric Quilt Company. This Holiday Table Runner uses one of the built in blocks colored with traditional Christmas colors to create a lovely item for your home decor.

EQ Mini is the new scaled down, simpler version of EQ7 quilt design software. This program was created for quilters who are just getting started using software for quilt design. EQ Mini will help you create, edit, share, and print patterns and yardage for your quilt designs.

Holiday Table Runner

Finished size is 12 1/2″ x 36 1/2″.

Materials

3/8 yd white cotton
1/8 yd green cotton
5/8 yd red cotton for blocks and binding
1/4 yd burgundy cotton
1/2 yard for backing
1/4 yard batting

Directions

Cut Fabric:

White cotton

24 — 2 7/8 ” squares
3 — 7 1/2 ” squares

Green cotton

12 — 2 7/8 ″ squares

Red cotton

15 — 2 7/8 ″ squares
3 — 2 1/2″ x Width of Fabric strips

Burgundy cotton

3 — 7 1/2 ” squares

Background fabric

1 — 14 1/2 x 38 1/2″ strip

Create the half square triangles

This method will create 8 half square triangles at once.
On the wrong side of the white 7 1/2″ square, mark the sewing and cutting lines. Mark from corner to corner and mark half and half as shown.
Stitch 1/4″ away from the diagonal line, on each side of the diagonal line. You can see the stitching in the X shape in the diagram above.
Cut the half square triangles apart on the marked lines.
Press the seams open and then square up the half square triangle blocks to measure 2 7/8″ square.

Sew the block:

Hint: Because you need to match seams, be sure to keep an accurate 1/4″ seam allowance and make sure blocks are square as you sew them to keep things in alignment.

Using the diagram above as a guide, arrange the pieces for your quilt block.
Sew the pieces together in rows, then sew the rows together, aligning seams.
Make three quilt blocks.
Sew the three blocks together in a row, aligning seams to finish piecing the top of the holiday table runner.
Make a quilt sandwich with the backing face down, then the batting, then your quilt top face up.
Pin baste the quilt layers together.
Quilt as desired.
Sew the 2 1/2″ binding strips together and add to the quilt.

Variation Suggestions

Try some custom quilting like I did on this table runner, the smaller size makes it easy to explore free motion quilting.
Try using holiday prints or even modern colors or even a blue color scheme to really change the look but still use the same block.

This Holiday Table Runner would look great on your table or make several to give as gifts this season. Why not look through the provided blocks in EQ Mini and find a favorite that you can turn into a table runner? There are so many possibilities. I would love to see pictures of your Holiday table runners. Just tag me on instagram @lormillerdesigns.

Looking for the EQ Mini Design Instructions? You can find them here: EQ Mini Friday Fun Holiday Table Runner.

For more projects and tips and techniques on using EQ Mini, visit my Electric Quilt blog series EQ Mini Friday Fun.

For more information on EQ Mini software, go to EQ Mini.

I am excited about my new holiday pattern now available in my shop. It is called Poinsettia Pop and it is a generous lap size to snuggle under when the weather turns cold. The bright and cheery poinsettia blocks dance across the quilt bringing cheer to whoever receives it.

This quilt is made using large 15 inch finished blocks that stitch up quickly. You only need to piece seven Poinsettia blocks so you can whip it up in time for last minute gifts. I even included some speedy techniques to save you some time. The bright hot pink fabrics, text print background, and alternate grid pattern give this block a very modern look.

The Poinsettia is actually a variation of the traditional Providence block. I am not sure if it is named after the city in Rhode Island or has a deeper meaning of the manifestation of divine care, but it is a lovely thought for a holiday gift.