Pattern: Scrappy Halloween Table Runner Quilt

One of the challenges most quilters face is scrap fabric. Some love it, some hate it, some keep every scrap, some…well, you get the idea.

I recently found myself in the “keep every scrap” group; a few weeks ago I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Yuma QAL sponsored by Gotham Quilts. I had been wanting to make a Halloween table runner for a while, and their pattern was the perfect opportunity to break out the Halloween fabric I had sitting in the closet. After completing the project, I found I had a ton (honestly, *a ton*) of trimmings left in the most gorgeous colors. I couldn’t bring myself to get rid of them, so – after a bit of trial and error – I pulled them together into this super easy & fun Scrappy Strip Halloween Table Runner pattern!

Don’t you love how bright and vibrant the colors are? I love the way the tones are offset by the black frames…almost like a stained glass. The frames bring order to the quilt, and give your eyes a place to rest amidst the busy Halloween fabric.

Another perk of the frames? They give you space to play! Mixed into the fabric – and included in the 16 page pattern – are three options for applique. You can applique in one of the adorable ghosts like those in the above photo, or a boo-tiful bat for an added Halloween touch like the one below.

You can also practice your free motion quilting by adding a spooky spider’s web adorned with a sparkly spider button…

…or perhaps add a bit of scripture to the runner. Psalm 23, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil, for You are with me.”, seems the perfect piece for Halloween and is a great reminder that no matter how scary things get, we are never alone.

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