How wonderful you are to make everyone such a nice gift! I agree that the 10 minute table runner is fast and easy but the Easy Striped Table Runner by The Quilt Company is pretty fast too and the results are awesome. The pattern uses a border print that is lengthwise on the fabric. You should be able to make two runners per yardage required. They are like potato chips. One is not enough!
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