Final clues
And here we are at the end of another mystery. I hope you enjoyed the journey and that you will like the way your completed runner looks.
So, first of all, you will need to cut the D fabric – cut three pieces that each measure 5-1/2” square.
Gather together all the pieces you constructed the past few weeks. Lay out the three blocks (one center block and two end blocks – see the notation on the pictures) as shown in the photos. One of the pictures shows the corner blocks before I sewed them together, forgot to retake another picture of them sewn into the corners. Think of the layout as a simple 9-patch and sew together. Press well, being careful not to stretch. Each of the 3 blocks will measure 15.5” square. If they are a little off, plus or minus a tiny bit, it will be fine as long as all three blocks are the same size and that they are square.
And now is the time to decide on the sashing and border for your runner. Use fabric from your blocks or do as I did. Your runner, your choice on how you finish it. I used two entirely different fabrics, but I think I would have used the D hearts fabric for a border if I had had enough because I love it so much. The sashing is a black with tiny multicolored pin dots.
I used 1.5” strips for the sashing, cutting 4 pieces that measure 15.5”; sew these pieces on first. Piece together a WOF of fabric and another piece, two pieces that will measure the long edge of the runner, sew and press.
Cut border fabric at 2-1/2”, or wider or less if you wish. Sew on the short ends, press, sew on the long sides and press.
Remember when I told you I saw a cute tree border if you are making Christmas? It is the last picture.
Sandwich with a backing of your choice; spray baste or pin, and quilt; trim; sew on binding. Done! Can’t wait to see your runners from all the beautiful fabrics you have been posting. And those of you who were asking about making a larger quilt, see why I couldn’t give yardage? Will be wondering if you go ahead and make a larger quilt of the pattern using an equal number of the two different blocks.