Turn of Spring – Free Table Runner Pattern

Ready for Spring? We are too!! This winter has felt longer than most, however, I feel like I say that about every winter. I am definitely a summer girl, so I’m very excited this new season is here and blossoms are blooming! There’s no better way to spring into the season than with some new and exciting quilt patterns and table runner patterns to enjoy!

Turn of Spring is a quick and easy table runner pattern that measures at about 12 in. x 32 in. If needed, extra rows can be added to make the runner wider or longer.

Download this free table runner pattern today: Turn of Spring Runner PDF

Fabric Requirements

For this size table runner pattern, all you need is:

• (12) 5 in. squares, cut in half.
• 1/4 yard of background fabric.
• 1/2 yard of backing fabric.
• 1/4 yard of binding, I used (3) 2 1/4 in. x WOF strips.
• 15.5 in. x 35.5 in. of batting, I sewed a couple scraps of batting together.

Getting Started

Begin by cutting print fabric into (24) 2.5 in. x. 5 in. rectangles. Then, from the background, cut (3) 1 in. x WOF strips. Subcut into (22) 1 in. x 5 in. rectangles. Cut (1) 1 in. x 31 in. rectangle and set aside for sashing. Cut (2) 1.5 in. x WOF strips, subcut into (2) 1 in. x 31 in. rectangles, and set aside for borders. Lastly, cut (1) 1.5 in. x WOF strip, then subcut into (2) 1 in. x 12 in. rectangles and set aside for borders.

Sewing the Blocks

Start by sewing a 1 in. x 5 in. background rectangle in between (2) 2.5 in. x 5 in. print rectangles, as shown below. Make (12) blocks.

Once your (12) blocks are assembled, sew a 1 in. x 5 in. sashing rectangle between each block. Rotate each block 90 degrees, as shown below. Sew (6) blocks in each row, with a 1 in. x 31 in. sashing strip between the two rows. Add the 1.5 in. x 31 in. borders to the top and bottom. Complete your runner by stitching the 1.5 in. x 12 in. borders to each end. See the diagram below.

Finishing Up Your Runner

Using some leftover backing from my Charming Pirouette Quilt pattern, I layered the Turn of Spring table runner top, sandwiching some leftover batting in between.

Using a walking foot, I quilted this table runner by stitching in the ditch.

To stitch in the ditch, sew right on the seams of where two pieces of fabric meet.

Once you have quilted and finished squaring up your table runner, it is time to bind! Here is a super simple binding tutorial for beginners.

I hope you enjoyed this fun free table runner pattern! I’d love to see your Turn of Spring table runners! Tag us on Instagram @yellow_umbrella_quilts or use #turnofspringrunner. Then, head over to the Yellow Umbrella Quilts shop to check out our other patterns!

 

Happy quilting!