Onyx in Autumn Table Runner Pattern

Good Morning!  My name is Jessica Dayon and I’m so happy to be here today to share a free table runner pattern with you! I have been working on a really fun table runner series to share with you on WeAllSew and today I am sharing the first table runner pattern in this series.

Up until earlier this year, I never made a table runner!  Can you believe that? I’ve always focused on big quilts and love making them.  However, at the beginning of this past summer, I made 2 table runners and rotated them all summer long.  Seeing them on my table daily brought me so much joy!  Now that autumn is upon us here, in the Northern Hemisphere, I decided I needed to make an autumnal table runner to enjoy.  I came up with the design I’m sharing today- Onyx in Autumn Table Runner.

Onyx in Autumn Table Runner

Download Free Pattern

You can download the free PDF pattern of Onyx in Autumn here.

The main technique used in this runner is stitch and flip corners. If you aren’t familiar with that method, here is what I do.

Stitch and Flip Corner Tutorial

First, gather the pieces you need to make the portion of the block you are working on. I am going to make one of the pumpkins.

Pumpkin Block Pieces from Onyx in Autumn Table Runner
Pumpkin Block Pieces from Onyx in Autumn Table Runner

Lay the top piece on top of the bottom piece, right sides together.

Sewing an Easy Corner Triangle for a Pumpkin Block from Onyx in Autumn Table Runner
Sewing an Easy Corner Triangle for a Pumpkin Block from Onyx in Autumn Table Runner

Then you sew from one corner to the other, in a diagonal line. If desired, you can draw the line with a pencil using a mechanical pencil and ruler before you sew.  After that, you can sew on the pencil line.

Sewing an Easy Corner Triangle for a Pumpkin Block from Onyx in Autumn Table Runner
Sewing an Easy Corner Triangle for a Pumpkin Block from Onyx in Autumn Table Runner
Seam Line of an Easy Corner Triangle for a Pumpkin Block from Onyx in Autumn Table Runner
Seam Line of an Easy Corner Triangle for a Pumpkin Block from Onyx in Autumn Table Runner

After you sew, trim 1/4″ away from the seam line.

Trimming an Easy Corner Triangle for a Pumpkin Block from Onyx in Autumn Table Runner
Trimming an Easy Corner Triangle for a Pumpkin Block from Onyx in Autumn Table Runner

Flip the corner open. Finger press or press with an iron.

Easy Corner Triangle for a Pumpkin Block from Onyx in Autumn Table Runner
Easy Corner Triangle for a Pumpkin Block from Onyx in Autumn Table Runner

I use the easy corner triangle method to make each of the corners on the pumpkins and top of the stems.

Easy Corner Triangle for a Pumpkin Block from Onyx in Autumn Table Runner
Easy Corner Triangle for a Pumpkin Block from Onyx in Autumn Table Runner

When I sew easy corner triangles, I love to use BERNINA foot #34D.

BERNINA Foot 34D
BERNINA Foot #34D

When the easy corner triangles for the first pumpkin and stem are completed, sew the pumpkin together as shown in the photo in the pattern.

Sewing the seam of the Pumpkin Block for the Onyx in Autumn Table Runner
Sewing the seam of the Pumpkin Block for the Onyx in Autumn Table Runner

When I need to sew a 1/4″ seam, my favorite BERNINA foot to use is #57D.

BERNINA Foot 57D
BERNINA Foot #57D

Continue following the pattern to make the remaining pumpkins, kitty, leaves, and border.

Quilting the Runner

After the top is together, it’s time to quilt it! I’m using my Q 24 with Q-matic to quilt this runner.

Onyx in Autumn Table Runner on a Large Fram and a BERNINA Q24
Onyx in Autumn Table Runner on a Large Frame and a BERNINA Q 24

After I loaded the quilt on the frame, I designed on a pantograph to use.  I chose Ginger Snap by Apricot Moon Designs.

Setting up a pantograph on the BERNINA Q-matic software
Setting up a pantograph on the BERNINA Q-matic software

The Q-matic and Q 24 went to work stitching out the design!  I love watching it stitch out!

BERNINA Q24 stitching out a pantograph
BERNINA Q 24 stitching out a pantograph

Completed Autumn in Onyx Table Runner

Here is how it turned out!

The Onyx in Autumn Table Runner
The Onyx in Autumn Table Runner

I am so happy with how it turned out!  The pantograph stitched out beautifully.

Close up of The Onyx in Autumn Table Runner
Close-up of The Onyx in Autumn Table Runner

Thank you for following along with me today! I hope you love this table runner as much as I do and that you enjoy making it!

Onyx in Autumn Table Runner
Onyx in Autumn Table Runner

Share Your Projects

You can share your progress and completed project on Instagram using the hashtags #onyxinautumn #onyxtablerunner #jessicadayonpatterns #bernina #madetocreate

Stay Tuned – More Table Runner Patterns Coming

Also, if you remember what I mentioned above, this will be a series of table runners!  So look out for the next pattern that will be a Christmas version coming soon!

-Jessica

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