My son is finishing 1st grade tomorrow, and I wanted to make his teacher a gift. I had a hard time deciding what to make her, but when I went to my local quilt shop this past Tuesday, this table runner pattern jumped out at me. It’s called ‘EZ Breezy Quilt-as-you-Go Table Runner & Place Mats’. The shop was selling the pattern individually as well as a kit. The cover runner didn’t grab me because the fabrics weren’t my thing, but I really liked the design of the runner, so I got it.
Pattern Pieces – There were 3 pages with pattern templates included, except those pages had to be taped together. I was curious why everything wasn’t included on 1 larger sheet (I mean, the 3 pages were on the small side). But, no worries, I taped them together and got to cutting. Templates #1 and #5 had to have another rectangular piece added on, which was also a little bit confusing to me as the place where the piece needed to be added was not very clear. But I figured even if I was wrong in my placement, it wouldn’t mess up the finished table runner (the pieces needing adding to were at the very top and very bottom of the runner).
Instructions/Illustrations – The instructions are accompanied by black and white photographs. There were several pages devoted to showing how to make and attaching the binding. Each of the segments is stitched at the lower 1/4″ edge and then pressed toward the wrong side (so you are not piecing the segments, rather quilting one at a time and then adding the next via topstitching the pressed edge). I actually had quite a lot of fun making this and it was quick and easy. I like the flowing of the segments and the rounded short ends of the runner.
Modifications – I did not make any modifications to the pattern. You finish up with a 15″ x 45″ runner. The part I like best about this project is that it allows you to showcase large scale prints and/or feature your fabrics instead of cutting them into tiny pieces.
Conclusion – I will definitely be making this again, it’s a great gift (and I hope my son’s teacher likes it!). I probably spent about 3 hours on this project, including the quilting and the binding.
that’s beautiful, Sara – I’m sure she will cherish it. It’s great to see you making more ‘quilty’ items 🙂
That looks amazing!!!You did a fantastic job and I am sure that she will love it
i really like the soft fabric choices. it’s unique and beautiful!
I like it alot! Plus I like those curved ends!
I’m scared of sewing curves. I love the fabric you chose.
Looking good. Lovely fabrics.
Very nice! Love quilted projects!
I love all the fabric choices, as sometimes I don not want to “cut into” those big beautiful fabrics” This is a great idea. Thank you….
Lovely, it has kind of a rolling landscape effect with the fabrics you chose 🙂
BTW, think you would have been mortified by Blog Her’s advert of choice when I opened this page!
Your fabrics look great. I really like how you review patterns. My usual comment is “it’s a bit confusing” or “it’s good”.
I am betting the teacher will be thrilled.
It’s so pretty, she is going to like it so much!
I used this pattern to make a table runner with Barbara Brackman ‘s “William Morris” reproduction fabric. I really like your modern version. I’m sure your son’s teacher will love it.
Love this! Nice job.
Do you need a special template for, i really like this
Hugs Janice
THANK YOU for the pattern review! Been looking for this pattern at its’ cheapest price for hours now–yours is the first review and/or explanation of whether or not it is even pieced! Thinking I may just try to wing it, and do my own “thang”, since you have to dink around w/the pattern pieces, tape, add, etc. Thought the price was a little steep–now I KNOW it was.
I’m sure his teacher LOVED it. How could she not, and how sweet & awesome of you.
I bought this pattern a couple weeks ago. I’ve cut out all the pieces and am trying to follow the pattern. I have been sewing for 40 years so I’m not a novice. I’m not real impressed with these instructions. I hope I can figure it out.