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Kaleidoscope Peaks & Valleys Table Runner

August 31, 2016 by Shannon 4 Comments

Peaks and Valleys quilted table runner featuring Kaleidoscope collection from Camelot Fabrics | Shannon Fraser Designs

Finally!! the second of the secret sewing projects I worked on earlier this year for Camelot Fabrics – the Kaleidoscope Peaks & Valleys Table Runner! What a stunner!

I was working under a really tight deadline to get the Kaleidoscope Festival Quilt and this table runner completed, so I was super appreciative that I had tackled the Peaks & Valleys Table Runner before. I knew which steps were time consuming (I’m looking at you HST block squaring!) and remembered that the direction of my seams was really important for a seamless fit. This made for quicker assembly, which I was grateful for.

Kaleidoscope fat quarter bundle and the completed Peaks and Valleys quilted table runner folded up | Shannon Fraser Designs

You would think re-doing the same quilt pattern twice would be a little humdrum, but it was the complete opposite. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the table runner take shape featuring the beautiful geometric quilt fabric. I just love the colours in the Kaleidoscope line and paired with the white just enhanced their beauty.

Besides, I was playing with half-square triangles (HSTs) and I just adore them. I mean, how can you resist these cute stacks?!

Kaleidoscope fabric cut into squares for the Peaks and Valleys quilted table runner | Shannon Fraser Designs

I’m all about assembly work when I work on quilt projects. Once I have all of my cutting done, I then move on to chain piecing (full tutorial here).

As soon as you have all your HSTs done and squared up, I recommend laying the blocks out on a design wall (here’s a DIY solution). With so many HSTs, it is really easy to get turned around and sewn in the wrong layout. A design wall goes a long way in keeping everything organized. 

My next recommendation is to pin at each interlocking seam. This may seem excessive, but it ensured my points were as lined up as possible.

Peaks and Valleys quilted table runner rows pinned together and part of the block completed | Shannon Fraser Designs

You’ll find you get into a groove and the quilt top comes together quite quickly. And as soon as you see those chevrons coming together you may just find yourself doing a happy dance 🙂 

I initially thought of doing horizontal quilting lines, but changed my mind at the last minute and went for 1/2″ and 1″ interspersed straight line quilting. I love the effect it gives in contrast to the chevron pattern.

Peaks and Valleys quilted table runner in Kaleidoscope on a wooden table with a ceramic jug | Shannon Fraser Designs

Photo courtesy of Camelot Fabrics.

Peaks and Valleys quilted table runner folded with the back showing through | Shannon Fraser Designs

The quilt pattern is designed by Melissa Corry from Happy Quilting. You can also pick up the quilt kit which is still available at Craft of Quilting and, bonus, it’s on sale! Hurry and snag this kit while you can, it’s a fun one!

For more quilted table runner ideas, check out these posts:

  • Mickey Mouse & Friends Peaks and Valleys table runner
  • Hexed table runner
  • Fantasy Modern Aztec table runner
  • Sonata Modern Aztec table runner
  • Scandi Holiday Modern Aztec table runner
  • Figure Eight table runner

Happy quilting!

xo

Shannon


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  1. Sharon says

    September 1, 2016 at 2:26 am

    Looks fabulous and I am in awe at how perfectly matched your seams are.

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    • Shannon says

      September 1, 2016 at 1:01 pm

      That is so sweet of you to say, Sharon! I spent lots of time laying out my blocks and re-ironing my seams to make sure they all fit just right 😉

      Reply
  2. Izzy says

    September 1, 2016 at 3:03 am

    This looks great Shannon! Your piecing is so precise – wow! And the quilting is just perfect for the design of the quilt. I absolutely love it! 🙂

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    • Shannon says

      September 1, 2016 at 1:01 pm

      Aww, thanks Izzy! I really loved this project, so much so, it was tough to part with!

      Reply

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