Elegant Table Runner

Elegant Table Runner

Designed By Patty Peterson Featuring Kreinik Metallic Machine Sewing Threads Finished size 11.5" X 40.75"  (scroll to bottom for closeup image)

Have you ever wondered how you can use the decorative stitches on your sewing machine? Well here’s a quick and easy project where you can combine your machine’s decorative stitches with beautiful metallic threads and make an absolutely elegant table accessory. Whether you make it for your own home or as a gift, this table runner project will help you see the possibilities of those decorative machine stitches in a whole new light!

SUPPLY LIST:

1. Kreinik Metallic Machine Sewing Threads (34 colors available). This project uses: Fine Twist threads: 0001 SILVER, 0002 PEWTER, 0003 WHITE GOLD, 0006 ANTIQUE DK GOLD
2. Kreinik Silver Metallized Gimp: 0030 SILVER, 0032 ANTIQUE GOLD, 0033 BRASSY GOLD
3. Size 14 Topstitch needle
4. Sewing or embroidery machine/combination
5. Walking foot or dual feed foot to construct table runner
6. Tear-away stabilizer (depending on your hoop size)
7. Bobbin thread
8. Scissors
9. Kreinik Custom Corder ™
10. If you plan on embroidering out the stitches in your embroidery hoop you will need 3/4 yard of Kona Bay, Black cotton fabric
11. If you are sewing the decorative stitches you will need 1/2 yard Kona Bay, Black cotton fabric
12. Background fabric 13" x 44" (WOF) width of fabric (our model uses light weight patterned nylon)
13. Backing fabric: Kona Bay, Black cotton 13" X 44" (WOF)
14. Extra fabric to sew test stitches, such as a couple of 6" x 6" squares
15. Fusible Batting: lightweight
16. Construction thread: black
17. Temporary Fabric Marker
18. Cutting mat
19. Rotary cutter
20. Decorative sewing foot (refer to your sewing machine manual)
21. Iron
22. Pressing cloth/sheet
23. 40 Yards of Black, Chain D'or for tassels

Instructions:

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