Snowflake Table Runner

If you're looking for a quick runner that will still looking stunning on your table, this is the project for you! I've been looking for the right line of fabric to use this pattern and today's the day. If you've never worked with Creek Side Patterns, this is a great one to start with. The directions are clear and approachable for all sewing levels.

We just got in this beautiful line of wintery batiks at the shop and I knew I needed to find the right pattern for them. I was worried they might end up looking really busy if I wasn't careful.

picture of fabric line

Let's start off with a few tips. Like with most patterns, take a minute and read the whole thing through before you start cutting. I know it can feel tedious, but it's so easy to get the small blocks mixed up. Take your time and nest your seams to help with bulk from the points. And use your preferred branch of starch to help get everything to lay nicely before all over quilting.

One of the nice things about this pattern is that it's only two fabrics to make all the stars and center blocks. After I pressed and cut the fabrics, I laid out the pieces next to my sewing machine, along with my pattern. Because I didn't write the pattern I can't share the measurements.

I got these little flying geese knocked out pretty quick. This pattern uses the traditional method of adding one wing at a time, so there's not a lot of room to trim when they're completed. I had to be a little more particular than usual with seam allowance and trimming to get them all to turn out just right.

After finishing the mini sawtooth star block, I made the second set of larger flying geese. Be careful to read the instructions on which squares and geese to set aside for other parts of the runner.

I first pieced the center sawtooth together. Then I put the outer sawtooth together in the same manner. I always love how this block looks no matter the project or fabric line. I'll mention again the importance of nesting the seams. I did not iron it until I was finished with the block, I only finger pressed the fabric enough to be able to work with the fabric better.

Here she is all sewn up! You may have noticed with both sizes of the sawtooth stars, there are some parts that aren't quite even or square. I was nervous to square them up until all the other parts of the runner were finished. Once it's cut, it's not fun to try and put it back in if there isn't enough fabric. And I do not like loosing my points after I've worked so hard to make them.

Once I had the two big double stars finished it was time to get the half double starts done.