HOW-TO
PALACE FLOOR TABLE RUNNER figure 2
3. Pair a corner piece (template B) with a pieced-wedge unit. Fold the curve of the corner unit in half to find the center and lightly finger press. Pin the center of the corner unit to the center seam line of the wedge unit. Pin the outside edges of the corner to the sides of the wedge unit, ensuring the straight edges match. Add additional pins as necessary. (figure 2)
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kit by CARL HENTSCH for TULA PINK [from page 62]
This striking table runner borrows its design from a palace floor tile and features fabrics from Tula Pink’s Elizabeth collection for FreeSpirit.
4. Using a ¼" seam, slowly and evenly sew the curve. Press the seam toward the corner piece. Make 4. 5. Following the Assembly Diagram, sew the 4 units together. Sew from the outside edge toward the center, which will have an empty space. Press. 6. Layer the pillow top, fusible batting, and muslin. Fuse. 7. Press ¼" under around the circumference of the center circle. Appliqué over the center opening as desired. I used a machine buttonhole stitch. 8. Trim the pillow top to 18" x 18".
ASSEMBLE THE PILLOW 1. Layer the pillow backing, remaining fusible batting, and muslin. Fuse. Trim the pillow back to 18" x 18". 2. Press under ½" along 1 edge of the pillow top. With right sides together, center and align the zipper tape with the raw edge of the pillow. To keep the ends of the zipper tape out of view,
Assembly Diagram
fold them in toward the raw edge of the pillow. Sew the zipper to the pillow front. 3. Sew the other side of the zipper tape to the pillow back, using the same method. 4. With the zipper half way open, align the pillow back to the pillow top. Starting at the base of the zipper, use a ½" seam and sew around the perimeter, ending at the top of the zipper tape. Backstitch at the beginning and the end of the seam. 5. Turn the pillow right side out. Insert the pillow form. CINDYLUBYDESIGNS.COM
MATERIALS Finished size 13" × 38" KIT: KEEPSAKEQUILTING.COM/TULA-PINK Q
Fabrics A & B, 3⁄8 yd. each
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Backing, ½ yd.
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Binding, ¼ yd.
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Triangle template, provided on insert OR Creative Grids 6" Flying Geese & 45°/90° Triangle Ruler
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Batting, ½ yd. (18" × 40")
DIRECTIONS All seams are ¼". See “Sewing Basics” for more information. WOF = width of fabric
CUT THE FABRIC 1. From fabrics A and B, cut 6 strips, each 2" x WOF (12 strips total). 2. From the binding fabric, cut 3 strips 2½" x WOF.
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