How much fabric for a Christmas Tree table runner
| Fabric | Center Mat | 4-Seat Table | 6-Seat Table | 8-Seat Table |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background | ⅜ yd | ½ yd | 1 yd | 1¼ yd |
| Tree (shadow) | fat eighth | fat eighth | fat quarter | fat quarter |
| Tree | fat eighth | fat eighth | fat quarter | fat quarter |
| Trunk | fat eighth | fat eighth | fat eighth | fat eighth |
| Inner border | ⅛ yd | ¼ yd | ¼ yd | ⅜ yd |
| Outer border | ⅜ yd | ⅜ yd | ½ yd | ⅝ yd |
| Backing, 42-in fabric | ¾ yd in 1 panel | 1⅜ yd in 1 panel | 1½ yd in 2 panels | 2¼ yd in 3 panels |
| Backing, 108-in wide | ¾ yd | ¾ yd | ¾ yd | ¾ yd |
| Binding | ¼ yd, 3 strips × 2½ in | ⅜ yd, 4 strips × 2½ in | ½ yd, 5 strips × 2½ in | ½ yd, 6 strips × 2½ in |
| Batting | 36 × 26 in | 46 × 26 in | 76 × 26 in | 96 × 26 in |
Yardage includes a 10 % margin and is worked out from the cutting plan in the pattern, never estimated. 42-in fabric, 40 in usable.
Christmas Tree table runner sizes
| Size | Finished | Blocks | Block | Borders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Mat | 28 × 18 in | 2 × 1 | 10 in | 1½ in Inner border + 2½ in Outer border |
| 4-Seat Table | 38 × 18 in | 3 × 1 | 10 in | 1½ in Inner border + 2½ in Outer border |
| 6-Seat Table | 68 × 18 in | 6 × 1 | 10 in | 1½ in Inner border + 2½ in Outer border |
| 8-Seat Table | 88 × 18 in | 8 × 1 | 10 in | 1½ in Inner border + 2½ in Outer border |
Center Mat · 28 × 18 in · fits a coffee table or a small round table 4-Seat Table · 38 × 18 in · fits a 4-seat table (about 48 in long) 6-Seat Table · 68 × 18 in · fits a 6-seat table (about 72 in long) 8-Seat Table · 88 × 18 in · fits an 8-seat table (about 96 in long)
Center Mat · 2 × 1 blocks · 28 × 18 in 
4-Seat Table · 3 × 1 blocks · 38 × 18 in 
6-Seat Table · 6 × 1 blocks · 68 × 18 in 
8-Seat Table · 8 × 1 blocks · 88 × 18 in
What you'll piece
- Center Mat 2 christmas tree blocks, 2 borders
- 4-Seat Table 3 christmas tree blocks, 2 borders
- 6-Seat Table 6 christmas tree blocks, 2 borders
- 8-Seat Table 8 christmas tree blocks, 2 borders
The steps
- Foundation-piece the christmas tree blocks
- Join the blocks into a row
- Add the borders
- Back, quilt and bind
Step names only. Every step is drawn out in the PDF with the measurements for your size.
What's in the PDF
- Runner supplement: four table sizes, borders, backing and binding
- The block's mirrored templates at the runner's block size
- Cutting chart, join order and a blank coloring page
- The block pattern in three more sizes, plus its Advanced cut
- Color cover and fabric key
- Size chart with fabric per size
- Numbered overview and a blank coloring page
- Mirrored templates for every size, seam allowance drawn in
- Join-order diagram and cutting chart
- Quilt layout ideas
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Two skill levels, one pattern
Beginner cut · 8 pieces 
Advanced cut · 10 pieces
Questions about the Christmas Tree
- How many blocks for the 8-Seat Table runner?
- 8 blocks, 8 × 1, each 10 in finished.
- How much backing for the 8-seat table?
- 2¼ yd of 42-in fabric in 3 panels, or ¾ yd of 108-in wide backing.
- What size is the finished 6-Seat Table?
- 68 × 18 in, fits a 6-seat table (about 72 in long).
- Is it beginner-friendly?
- Beginner: foundation-pieced Christmas Tree blocks in a row with 2 borders, every seam a straight line.
Ready to make it?
- Sizes Center Mat to 8-Seat Table
- Skill Beginner
- Format PDF + PNG, Letter + A4
