Holiday Tree Table Runner

 

Easy Christmas Quilted Table Runner

I make several quilted table runners each year to sell or give as gifts.

One of my favorite patterns for Christmas is the Missouri Star Quilt Holiday Tree Runner, using their half hexagon template.

This year I used Hustle & Bustle by Basic Grey Jolly Bar to make the Holiday Tree Runner. It is a beautiful fabric collection and both runners sold quickly. In the first runner, I used the darker red and green prints, the second runner I used the light and more traditional reds and greens. The border and binding fabrics are from the same collection. Backing fabrics are from my stash.

Jolly Bars are pre-cuts exclusive to the Fat Quarter Shop, measuring 5 x 10 inches. Forty-two rectangles are in each Jolly Bar collection.

The best thing about the MSQC Holiday Tree Runner pattern was it is simple and quick to make! The 5 x10 jolly bar measurement was perfect for this pattern, because waste is minimal. 

After making two runners measuring 19 x 40 inches, I still have quite a few rectangles remaining for a paper piecing project I’m working on.

The Holiday Tree Runner will make a great gift or perfect for dressing up your own Christmas table. Again, it’s easy to make, scrap friendly, and you don’t have to own the MSQC template, any hexagon ruler or regular ruler with a 60-degree marking will work! If you prefer video instruction watch here.

If you need help cutting out hexagons with a regular ruler, check out Debby Kratovil, Quilter by Design blog for helpful tips and instructions.