Rail Fence Variation
 

Last year when on a quilting retreat I started a project using a variation of the rail fence design. It was very quick, simple and went together very nicely but it sat as a UFO for the last 12 months so time to get it out and finish it off. I turned it into a table runner.

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Thank you for looking.

very pretty. one of my friends used that variation on our quilting retreat, too. she also stated it was so easy.

i like the binding... in the picture, it appears to be lacy holes. :)

Oh, I really like your rail fence variation. Usually I'm not a huge ( rail fence) fan, but now I need to revisit this. You have shown me they can be really striking. It's always great to knock out another UFO too. Love it.

This is a lovely way to use up scraps. Nice pattern.

What a clever idea.

Is there a pattern name for this? I really like it.

A great scrappy!

Oh I just love it, I too am not a fan of the rail fence design but I really like this one. Do you mind me asking how big your squares are?

great scrappy, never thought of that layout

How fun - I like the mix of the fabrics - and the binding you chose is perfect for the piece.

Great pattern for all those squares! Nicely done~

Thanks for sharing! What a great way to use scraps!

It's fantastic...My box of 2-1/2"sq. scraps is getting pretty full, so I may just have to "borrow" this design. :)

Beautiful! I love table runners. Ill have to try this pattern. Very cool.

I like!! I need to remember this. I'm on a mission to use up scraps.

Very nice. I like this variation.

The rail fence is one of my favorites and I really like your version. A good way to use my many fat quarters. BrendaK

Thank you everyone for your lovely comments. It certainly is a great scrap buster and the squares are 2 1/2" with the white rails 6 1/2" x 2 1/2". I like to have some control over my scrappy quilts and each of the blocks does have a black and white print in it and then I used white with black spots for the binding just for a twist.

great job!!!!

I like the contrast between the white fabric and the scrappy patches in this version and that polka dot binding is the perfect finishing touch.

Rob

Oh I like that. Makes me think of a crossword puzzle!

Nice, bright and colorful.

What a great scrap quilt! I've book looking for good ideas to use up 'mini-charm-squares'! Enjoy your table!

Great finish...looks like a great project for scrappy squares.

I would have never dared to put that beautiful polka dot binding on the quilt, but it works so beautifully!

Wonderful! The binding really pulls it all together, especially with the black and white squares you've included.

The white does bring out the beauty of the scraps.

Very pretty quilt! Good for you.

What a great idea for rails. Well done and I like the binding too!

Nice quilt.

That is sweet. I love anything with a lot of color. You did a wonderful job.

So pretty. I love the scrappy quilts.

I should make a bunch of these for Christmas gifts. Thanks for the inspiration.

Very nice. Like the polka dot binding!

Would you mind giving out the information where I can get this pattern??? Thanks so much!

great use of scraps. Love the binding.............

Very nice!