Hearts Full of Love Table Runner Part 2

Part 2 of the Hearts Full of Love Table Runner will create the second block which is the string heart.  We will also put the blocks together, add the borders and I can share with you how I quilted it. But certainly do your own thing as my quilting is primitive at best on a domestic machine.

 

There are a couple of ways you can do this block.  If you wish to piece it (which I did) you can follow the instructions here.  However, if you would rather paper piece it, you can find the foundation here. Because the block is wider than a page, it will tile onto two pages.  Just tape the pages together, lining up the lines.  Be sure your printer is set to full size, no scaling.

Here are the pieces we previously cut:

Light Background: (Tip:  Label your parts to make it easier to identify)
(1) 5 3/4" square and cut twice diagonally (upper heart center)
(4) 5 1/2" squares and cut once diagonally (lower heart corners)
(4) 3 1/2" squares and cut once diagonally (upper heart corners)

From accent 1 (my pink polka dots):

(1) 2" x WOF  (heart blocks)

 

From accent 2 (my pink with white circle bursts)

(1) 2 1/4" x WOF (heart blocks)

 

From main fabric (my red floral)

(1) 3 3/4" x WOF (heart block)

 

From accent 3  (my pink floral)

(1) 2" x WOF (heart blocks)

Create the heart body strip set:

Sew together in order, the 2" accent 3, 2 1/4" accent 2 and the 2" accent 1 strips using a scant quarter inch seam allowance.  Press the seams in the same direction, being careful not to distort your strip set. Your strip set should measure 5 1/4".  From this strip set, cut 4 units that are 8 1/2" wide.

From the main fabric 3 3/4" strip, cut 4 pieces that are 3 3/4" x 5 1/4".  We should now have all our parts.

Sew a center triangle to the short side of the 3 3/4" x 5 1/4" piece.  The tip of the triangle should extend 1/4" beyond the end.  This provides the seam allowance you will need. Press to the dark.

Attach this piece to the strip set.

Press the seam toward the strip set.  Now add the two upper corner triangles.  Press the seams toward the triangles. Remember that the tips of the triangles extend 1/4" beyond the end for the seam allowance.

Now attach the first of the lower triangle corners. The tip of the triangle should extend 1/4" past the edge for your seam allowance.  Press the seam to the triangle.

Next, add the second lower corner in the same manner as the first.

Place a 9 1/2" square up ruler on the block and trim off the excess.  Make 4 blocks.

Now assemble your blocks per the diagram below.  Note the direction of the heart string blocks.  Measure the sides and cut the inner border side strips to length and attach.  Repeat for the top and bottom.  Repeat these steps for the outer border.  Layer the top, batting and backing and quilt as desired. 

From the binding fabric, cut 4 strips 2 1/4" x WOF.  Join the strips with a mitered seam.  Press in half and attach the binding to your quilt.

I am not the greatest free motion quilter (sigh) so I tend to quilt with straight lines.  For this runner, I did stitch in the ditch around each block component then some echo quilting 1/4" from the seams in the triangle areas and on the strings in the heart block.  I traced out hearts in the open blocks of the nine-patch and stitched them using my walking foot.

I hope you had fun making this sweet runner!  Be sure to check out my website for lots of fast and fabulous quilt patterns and Happy Valentine's Day! www.DragonflyFiberart.com

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Happy Sewing!

Sue