Twelve foot table runner - how to quilt?
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Twelve foot table runner - how to quilt?
I have been requested to make a 12 foot table runner for a friend's Bed and Breakfast island to protect the top of the island.
She didn't want it pieced, so it is a 12 foot x WOF continuous piece. It will end up being reversible.
So I have it all basted and I am ready to quilt it.
I thought I would section it - and do FMQ sampler style in each section. Maybe divide each section with straight line quilting or a bit of cross hatching for some continuity.
What would YOU do if you were me? I have attached a picture of the robins egg blue front and the red and white back - she picked out the fabric.
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She didn't want it pieced, so it is a 12 foot x WOF continuous piece. It will end up being reversible.
So I have it all basted and I am ready to quilt it.
I thought I would section it - and do FMQ sampler style in each section. Maybe divide each section with straight line quilting or a bit of cross hatching for some continuity.
What would YOU do if you were me? I have attached a picture of the robins egg blue front and the red and white back - she picked out the fabric.
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#6
I agree with pw6. If she is going to place dishes and glassware on it, you need to make sure things are not going to tip over.
#7
I agree with keeping the quilting close so that is it stable for items placed on it. If she didn't want it pieced I wonder how she would feel about the quilting varying by section. I think I'd be inclined to ask about it being consistent throughout, or having some variety along the way, before doing the work.
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I've done this for my kitchen bar....I just used thermolane for batting(very thin) and sewed two fabs and batt, birthed it, sewed 1/4"around all edges, then just bartacked at intervals in the body of runner.......easy peasy.......wash fabric first....so there is no shrinkage...I wash, throw into dryer, take out warm, smooth over fab, fold and ready to go.....quick and colorful. Even did one for dining room tablerunner one year for Easter...some cute holiday fabs......
Last edited by Geri B; 01-27-2015 at 05:17 AM.
#10
She didn't want it pieced to save me the trouble (and her the cost)! I think it is mainly for large gatherings (as well as a B&B it is a retreat centre) when she puts out hot dishes. I will have to ask her about putting stemware on it. If she is going to, I will quilt it densely for stability.
Thanks for all the input folks!
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