Make a Stained Glass Table Runner Quilt
Heather ThomasDescription
Stained Glass Quilts
Stained glass quilts are very popular, but often shied away from because of the need for precise piecing. Heather shows a way to achieve the look of stained glass without intricate piecing by using bias or turned edge tape. Both bias and turned edge tape will achieve the same look, however if the stained glass look you are making has only straight lines, using turned edge tape is the way to go.
Tools
To make a table runner like the one Heather makes in the video, you only need a few simple tools and supplies: permanent or temporary fabric glue, a bias tape maker, a ruler and a pencil. Heather begins by showing how to make turned edge tape, and gives tips on ways she has found make using a bias tape tool easier. From there she explains how much tape is needed and how the tape can be glued in place on different sized squares in order to achieve the look of stained glass.
Piecing
Even though you are learning to make a table runner that uses a quick and easy method to create stained glass- it still needs to be pieced. Heather explains how to lay out the different sized blocks to create rows that can then be stitched together.
Finishing
Once the blocks have been pieced together it’s time for one of Heather’s time saving tips. Rather than applique all of the turned tape edges down, the next step is to layer the quilt top or table runner with batting and a backing fabric. Heather then uses a technique known as appliquilting where the piece is quilted and appliqued in one step. She then explains how to make quilt borders that mirror the look of the stained glass, or you could use other quilt border ideas. Heather also shares other quilting ideas that can be used to make a table runner more of a keepsake item.
Premium Membership
Unlock exclusive member content from our industry experts.
- 24/7 Access to Premium Quilting Videos, Projects, and Tips
- Step-by-Step Instructional Demos, Patterns, and Tutorials
- 50% Off Video Downloads Purchased in the National Quilters Circle Shop
- Access to Ask the Expert Program
Unlock exclusive member content from our industry experts.
- 24/7 Access to Premium Quilting Videos, Projects, and Tips
- Step-by-Step Instructional Demos, Patterns, and Tutorials
- 2 Full-Length Video Downloads to Watch Offline
- 50% Off Video Downloads Purchased in the National Quilters Circle Shop
- Access to Ask the Expert Program
Gold Membership
$336 Value
Get everything included in Premium plus exclusive Gold Membership benefits.
- 24/7 Access to Premium Quilting Videos, Projects, and Tips
- Step-by-Step Instructional Demos, Patterns, and Tutorials
- 8 Full-Length Video Downloads to Watch Offline
- 3 Full-Length Quilting Classes to Keep for Life
- 2 Printable Quilting Guides
- Discounts on Purchase-to-Own Content in the National Quilters Circle Shop
- Access to Ask the Expert Program
- Exclusive GOLD LIVE Streaming Events
Share tips, start a discussion or ask one of our experts or other students a question.
Already a member? Sign in
No Responses to “Make a Stained Glass Table Runner Quilt”