Anyone made this Christmas tree table runner from Jenny Doan

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08-15-2013, 10:37 AM

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nativetexan

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I wouldn't do the trunks and background as a separate row. i'd make them to fit the tree block, sew together and then sew into rows.

08-15-2013, 12:09 PM

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you could applique the trunks on if you can't get the sewn ones to line up.

08-15-2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by busy fingers

I have made the runner but I did not use the ruler she was showing. I just used one with a 60 degree angle and then appliquéd my tree trunks on. I was very pleased with the result.

I want to make the runner but don't want to have to buy the wedge ruler. It looks to me like the angle at the top of her trees is a 45 degree angle. The three sides of the triangle should be 10, 10, and about 7 5/8. Can someone who has the wedge ruler verify the angle measure and the side measures for me?
Thanks in advance.

08-15-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mjhaess

I am not sure what to say. I made two of them last Christmas and had no problems. Are you sure your cutting and sewing is accurate. That is the only thing that could cause this , I think....

trust me I checked and rechecked - I hate to rip out worse than anything. I should have done one to test rather than go with her directions and cut them all. Lesson learned. I tried to fix it best I could, still a bot os a wave but better. Hope it won't be a total waste of my precious fabric.

08-15-2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tessagin

Not sure if you realize it but you can stop and start(pause) the video. I made the runner last week and it came out with no issues. I look at the videos a few times and write the instructions down. She also talked about pinning to make the trunk line up with the trees. Also need to keep checking for square.

Hummmmm, no way 6.5 inches worked for me. I have a 1/4 inch foot and a laser on my machine - I have not had a problem so far with 1/4 in. seams. Guess you got lucky or you take a really big 1.4 inch seam and I take a very scant one. Who knows glad it worked for you.

I will be better at checking one before cutting all next time. I will definitely make another with this pattern, very cute - but I will be more careful and find what works.

08-15-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Connie H.

I have made 7 of these table runners and discovered that not all the trunks would land in the middle of the trees all the time when I sewed the entire border together and checked to see if it lined up. From than on I would start with the first piece pin or baste on the first trunk than hold it up to the tree part of the runner to see if it is going to be centered with the base of the tree. If not adjust the seam allowance on the white piece to make it fit right. On some of my white pieces I had to sometimes cut an 1/8" or so off the edge. I would have to check each trunk as I went. Hope this helps.

I also made quite a few last Christmas and I loved the pattern....I found that doing it like Connie H really helped....kind of do as you go.....

08-15-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mckwilter

When you use spray starch, be sure to let the fibers absorb the starch before you press. If you press while the spray starch is sitting on top of the fabric, you will get the little white flakes of starch.

Thank you McKwilter....I use starch all. the time...always have...but I never knew what caused it to flake
like that...and only occasionally.

08-15-2013, 09:11 PM

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Thank you for posting the link for this table runner. I am going to ( try to ) make several and give to friends as hostess during the holidays.

08-16-2013, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jackietellijohn60

I hear mention of starch often on this site. What exactly do you use? Method?

some people mix up their own starch to use- some of us just use good ole Niagra spray starch- bought in the laundry area of the grocery store- method??? spray starch on fabric- allow to soak in a few seconds- press fabric. add more starch/press if you want your piece to have more stiffness to it. makes cutting a bit more accurate- helps with bias edges- washes away when quilt is laundered...

08-16-2013, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by EasyPeezy

Hate to diss Joanie Doan but she makes all her tutorials look so easy when they aren't
unless you are an experienced quilter.

Oh I'm so glad to hear someone else say the same thing I feel about Jenny's tutorials. I really like MSQ and appreciate their tutorials, I think Jenny is a hoot....

Baby Quilt, sail boat was a real pain in the patootie for me. I'm working on the 4 patches + X's and O's...I totally agree everyone's 1/4" is different, that aside I had to make some real adjustments to get seams to align/match. I'm pretty particular about my seams matching, personally it drives me crazy when intersections don't align, this quilt is definitely one that I feel they need to match. When you look at her quilts whether it's her or one of her employee's that piece the quilts often the intersections don't match very well (maybe it's okay for Jenny "not to die" over seams not matching :0) ...maybe that is what makes them fast and easy for them?

Don't get me wrong I really like MSQ, have been a follower and customer since the beginning, but Fast and Easy in my experience has not been the case. I will continue to watch the videos and probably be 'charmed' (pardon the pun) into making another quilt from the tutorials but I will definitely know from experience for me, to doubt fast, easy, darling, quick quilt comments :0)