For September’s table runner I started with an inspiration fabric:
Inspiration fabric for my September table runner.
I love the retro colors in the fabric. They feel like fall but are a bit unexpected.
I decided to make log cabin blocks. My blocks will be 7″ square and my finished quilt will be 14″ x 70″. Once the squares are finished I’ll decide on the pattern.
I searched through my fabric stash for any fabrics that fell into this color palette. I chose dark brown for the center of the blocks and split the remaining fabrics into warm colors (pinks, oranges and yellows) and cool colors (greens and blues).
Fabric choices for September table runner. The inspiration fabric is in the foreground.
I cut 1 or 2 strips of each fabric at 1 1/2″ wide and started sewing. I tried not to use the same fabric twice in a block for a scrappy look.
Log cabin block require a lot of strips!
First I completed one square to make sure I liked the results:
The first block is almost finished!
Then I sewed the remaining squares assembly line style. It turns out that all those little strips take a long time to sew together! I’m happy with the results so far but next month I’ll chose an easier design.
Next week – the finished quilt.
