Nice runner.

I love 'piano keys'-- horizontal lines about an inch apart. However, if you are using a walking foot they require a lot of turning! Either that or a lot of thread cutting and starting over.

Why not try FMQ? Borders are the easiest! You just squiggle or curlicue down the length of them and it looks great. I've done this on many of the quilts in my album (in my profile, here.)

First, let me say it's a beautiful red/white/blue table runner. I would have done SID around the stars also. As far as the borders, I've used the rope design as the gentle curves work great with the walking foot. I've often used the quilting papers that you pin down, then sew along the design lines and tear the paper off. You get a great design and it's easy. Just a thought.

http://blog.petitdesignco.com/2012/10/borders.html
All kinds of patterns and stuff you can do with your walking foot are listed on the left.

I would do x's in the borders. but that is me. it is really simple and you can do it all in one swipe each way. hope you understand what i am trying to say.

love the website. have a quilt to quilt and I love the simple ideas here.

I am not the original poster but was looking for the same thing. Thanks -- this helped a great deal!

I'm afraid I'm guilty of buying the border stencils at the Hobby Lobby for mine. I love your red white and blue! That will be a lovely addition to any table!