Patterns for table runner

[patches4]

Hi all

I have decided this is the year I will quilt after saying it for too long. Words now into action. So I thought I would start with something small like table runners. Is there a book by Eleanor or where would you suggest getting patterns simpler the better.

Any ideas greatly appreciated.

Happy New Year to all.
Tina

[Oasis]

I don't know of any particular book of El's (doesn't mean there isn't one) but you can just put 3 or 4 blocks of your choice together on point or even just joined by sashing for a runner. El does have a book on machine quilting.

Here is a websites with quilting info:

http://www.daystyledesigns.com/articles ... onquilting

Also google You-tube for quilting videos.

[Oasis]

Here are a few "youtube" videos/tutorials:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBrHUuPC ... re=related

[Marilynsgrammy]

A Star for all Seasons is a good table runner book from El...

but, you can pick a 12 inch block you like, and put three or four of them in a row and call it a table runner... maybe the dresden plate or something else...

let us know which one you select...

Chriss

[Quilter7]

There is the "Autumn Leaves" Table Runner that can be made in spring or summer colors of leaves, then for fall you can make a Turkey from the same pattern.

[patches4]

Thanks one and all. I started to clean up my room and found I had purchased El's a Star for all Seasons. So I will start with that.
Wish me luck. I will be back if I run into trouble.

Many thanks again.

Tina

[Marilynsgrammy]

you'll do great Tina... it is the second pattern I ever made and I had no clue what I was doing... it will be perfect... hope you post a picture when you are done.

Chriss

[purrfect-lady]

Els' Christmas books have some table runners in them.

[cindyg]

Oh, heck, Patches. My very first quilt was a king size Rail Fence and I quilted it on my domestic sewing machine with a little bitty throat. I was very determined. So just jump in there and do something big.........NOT. I wish I had started with something small and worked my way up in both size and difficulty. I have a tendency to bite off more than I can chew but it sounds better if I say I like to challenge myself - LOL LOL LOL.