Over the weekend, I made three blocks from the Sunflower Seeds quilt pattern by The Pattern Basket, and turned them into a late summer table runner. I ordered the PDF file for immediate download and got started right away on my project. Margot Languedoc is the designer behind The Pattern Basket, and she is known for her pieced blocks that look like birds, strawberries, pumpkins etc. This sunflower block was delightful to make, and not difficult at all.
The block finishes at 11 1/2". There are some tiny pieces, but not many. 1" squares sewn on the corners of the "petal" units give them shape and dimension. I just drew a diagonal line and sewed on it corner to corner, and my seam intersections came out pretty good.
It was a fun and fairly quick project. If you have a favorite quilt block or a quilt pattern, put your thinking cap on and consider whether or not it could be adapted to make a table runner. You know me, I love my seasonal decor, and making new table runners or table toppers is a great way to freshen things up.
We love sunflowers at our house. It is my husband's favorite flower, so I know he will enjoy this little decorative touch as much as I will. During the summer, he is known to buy a bunch of sunflowers whenever he sees them. Today was no exception, and I now have a fresh bunch of them on my kitchen counter!
39 responses to “Sunflower Seeds Table Runner”
Perfect fabrics/colors for this one!
Perfect fabrics/colors for this one!
Perfect fabrics/colors for this one!
Just what I need to make a shower gift for a sunflowers living bride!
Just what I need to make a shower gift for a sunflowers living bride!
Just what I need to make a shower gift for a sunflowers living bride!
Nicole you are amazing how you just whip things up! Lovely!
Nicole you are amazing how you just whip things up! Lovely!
Nicole you are amazing how you just whip things up! Lovely!
This is so cute! I get the best ideas and inspiration from you. And I appreciate how positive your posts are. Thank you!
This is so cute! I get the best ideas and inspiration from you. And I appreciate how positive your posts are. Thank you!
This is so cute! I get the best ideas and inspiration from you. And I appreciate how positive your posts are. Thank you!
Oh brother!! Another pattern for me to make!! lol. This pattern would be perfect for my entry table and I’ve been looking for a pattern lately. Your middles look like they are made from solids? Love it!
Oh brother!! Another pattern for me to make!! lol. This pattern would be perfect for my entry table and I’ve been looking for a pattern lately. Your middles look like they are made from solids? Love it!
Oh brother!! Another pattern for me to make!! lol. This pattern would be perfect for my entry table and I’ve been looking for a pattern lately. Your middles look like they are made from solids? Love it!
That is really cute and has summer sewn all over it!
Mary
That is really cute and has summer sewn all over it!
Mary
That is really cute and has summer sewn all over it!
Mary
What a cute runner! It’s going to carry you right through summer & into fall! Great job! Stay well! 🌻🌻🌻
What a cute runner! It’s going to carry you right through summer & into fall! Great job! Stay well! 🌻🌻🌻
What a cute runner! It’s going to carry you right through summer & into fall! Great job! Stay well! 🌻🌻🌻
I love sunflowers! lovely table runner. stay cool….it’s gonna be warm for 5 days straight. ugh.
I love sunflowers! lovely table runner. stay cool….it’s gonna be warm for 5 days straight. ugh.
I love sunflowers! lovely table runner. stay cool….it’s gonna be warm for 5 days straight. ugh.
I just love this, and may need to order the pattern myself….Beautiful job!
I just love this, and may need to order the pattern myself….Beautiful job!
I just love this, and may need to order the pattern myself….Beautiful job!
Love this and it looks simple enough for me to attempt it. Thank you for sharing. I am inspired.
Love this and it looks simple enough for me to attempt it. Thank you for sharing. I am inspired.
Love this and it looks simple enough for me to attempt it. Thank you for sharing. I am inspired.
I have been eyeing the sunflower seeds pattern for a few weeks now and after seeing how great your runner turned out, I have to order it now. I have many Pattern Basket patterns and there are always easy to follow. I would love a chance to wind the Lori Holt book. It wonderful that she always gives you lots of options with the block sizes and many blocks can also be used in seasonal fabrics & still look amazing.
I have been eyeing the sunflower seeds pattern for a few weeks now and after seeing how great your runner turned out, I have to order it now. I have many Pattern Basket patterns and there are always easy to follow. I would love a chance to wind the Lori Holt book. It wonderful that she always gives you lots of options with the block sizes and many blocks can also be used in seasonal fabrics & still look amazing.
I have been eyeing the sunflower seeds pattern for a few weeks now and after seeing how great your runner turned out, I have to order it now. I have many Pattern Basket patterns and there are always easy to follow. I would love a chance to wind the Lori Holt book. It wonderful that she always gives you lots of options with the block sizes and many blocks can also be used in seasonal fabrics & still look amazing.
Love the browns and golds! You have such a great eye for combining fabrics!
Love the browns and golds! You have such a great eye for combining fabrics!
Love the browns and golds! You have such a great eye for combining fabrics!
I just love this table runner – the blocks are great and your fabric colors are so rich!
I just love this table runner – the blocks are great and your fabric colors are so rich!
I just love this table runner – the blocks are great and your fabric colors are so rich!