Marbles Star Table Runner – Tutorial

It is Monday and today I share a free pattern from the Fat Quarter shop.  The pattern is called Moda Marbles Star Table Runner, featuring Moda fabrics.  Moda fabrics are always one of my favorite.  I am drawn to their patterns and color choices.

Table Runner:

This looks to me like it would be a great table runner to make in red, white and blue as shown.  Of course, any complimentary four colors would work.  The runner finishes at 15″ x 33″.  It would be very easy to make it longer or even wider for that matter – just add another block or make the border a smidgen wider (they are only 3″).  Our sister is moving into a new house in just two weeks, and I think a new table runner is in order.

Marbles Star Block

Let’s take a look at the marbles star block.  The very center is just a pinwheel of four half-square triangles.  Four flying geese pieces surround the center with half-square triangles at each corner.  The directions are excellent, and help you through each step.

Once your three star blocks are made, you will add a 1.5″ sashing strip between each block plus an extra sashing on the first or last block.  I think the sashing and cornerstones really set off the stars nicely.  Looking closely at the star I can see this in holiday colors or fall jewel tones – both would be fabulous.  Don’t let the half-square triangles intimidate you – you can do it.

How do you like this table runner?  Would you make it or have you made one already?  I am a fan of table runners – we mainly use them on our island because I have so many plants on our table. ~smile~

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