Celebrate the Fourth of July with this quick and easy table runner. This simple project uses a zigzag stitch to appliqué the stars made out of a patriotic fabric. Start with a purchased red felt table runner with a fun border and before you know it your table will show off your pride for the USA! Download printable instructions.
Materials:
- ½ Yard of red white and blue star print
- Purchased red felt table runner
- Madeira® embroidery thread for appliqué
- Sizzix Big Shot or Plus Cutting System
- Sizzix Bigz Die Stars (656339)
- Basic sewing supplies
Tools:
- Baby Lock sewing machine
- Baby Lock Cut-Away Fusible Applique Stabilizer
Steps:
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Cut four five-inch wide strips from the red white and blue fabric.
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Fuse the Baby Lock Cut-Away Fusible Applique Stabilizer to the back side of the fabric strips while following the manufacturer’s directions.
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Set up the Sizzix Big Shot cutting system for cutting.
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Place the fused fabric sections over the star die.
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Run the die sections with the appropriate sized spacers to cut the star shapes.
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Lay the purchased felt runner on a flat surface.
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Peel off the paper from the fused star sections and place them on the table runner randomly spaced.
