Materials Needed: 

You will need the following to complete this project: 

• 1/4 yard Star Color #1
• 1/4 yard Star Color #2
• 1 Fat Eighth (9"x21") for Star Crosses
• 3/8 yard Background #1
• 3/8 yard Background #2
• 3/8 yard Binding
• 3/4 yard Backing
• Fairfield Table Runner Pattern # BNB2511

Paper and PDF patterns are available in our shop at Sew Lux Fabric or ask your local quilt shop to carry the paper pattern and kit one up for you! 

The original version of this project was made in a patriotic theme using Grand Haven by Minick & Simpson. For this remix, we're showing you how it looks in Brookside by 1Canoe2, which is shipping to shops now. Check out the other mock ups I have to share at the end of this post, too. 

This is a very beginner friendly project - and a quick sew for more experienced quilters! Perfect for a last-minute gift!  

Since we are making some Half Square Triangle (HST) blocks, I wanted to share a tip when sewing them. In the photo below, on the left, you can see how if I sew to the left of the diagonal line, there is a lot of space between units when chain piecing and sometimes your feed dogs can get too excited and pull your fabric under. For this reason, I will alternate which side of the line I am sewing on as I start the next set of fabrics so that I can get them closer together under my machine. (Note: I am using a 1/4 inch foot here, so its the same distance to the needle from the edge of my foot on both sides.)

Once you get your units made, I recommend double checking their size and trimming up anything that is a little wonky. I know this may feel tedious, but it is definitely worth the effort!

Once you get you units made and then it is time to sew them together into blocks and rows.

Follow the directions and diagrams in the pattern. 

Depending on which prints you choose for the background and how much contrast they have, you can create a stripe effect behind the stars like in this version with Brookside. 

Blocks get sewn into rows and then those are joined to finish the top.

I love the large floral as one of the backgrounds here.

I used my walking foot to quilt this following the main horizontal and vertical seams. I used the edge of my walking foot as a guide next to the seam, which makes it easy to do without drawing/marking quilting lines. 

I have included a couple of mock ups in other new collections arriving in shops soon from Moda: Joie de Vivre by French General and Delightfully Yours by Sherri & Chelsi. I think this would be really fun in Halloween as well!   With these two options side-by-side, you can see how the background choices can either emphasize the stars or more of a plaid/stripe effect behind the stars.

If your local shop is carrying one of these collections, ask them to kit one up for you or help you select prints from another collection that catches your eye!

Next month, we will be making the Sweet Blooms Table Runner. I will meet you back here on October 16th!