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Free Table Runner Patterns

American Patchwork & Quilting Editors Updated January 25, 2023
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Take advantage of these free patterns for runners to add quick color and style to your home. They are a breeze to assemble and will let you dress your tables for any holiday or season!

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Center Pieces

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Create a table runner in no time with precut strips left over from another project and chain piecing.

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Square Scramble

Square Scramble

A quick-to-piece table runner and coordinating place mats in a calming color combo add interest to an inviting tabletop.

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On the Bright Side

On the Bright Side

Sew a bright table topper using precut print strips and solid white. The white makes the colors pop.

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Sunflower Table Runner

Sunflower Table Runner

Scraps in vibrant colors unite in a table runner that's sure to bring cheer to any space.

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Fiesta Pinwheels!

Fiesta Pinwheels!

Punch up your summer table with a runner that's easier than it looks. It's all about the fabric placement-we show you how!

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Table Wear

Table Wear

Dress up your dinner table for summer with an easy-to-sew runner made from handy 2-1⁄2"-wide precut strips.

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  • Free Table Topper Patterns
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Charming Floral Table Runner

Charming Floral Table Runner

Highlight 5" charm squares between 2-1⁄2"-wide fabric strips in a quilt-as-you-go table runner to make home decor in no time.

Get the free quilt pattern here.

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Mix-It-Up Table Runner

Mix-It-Up Table Runner

Stitch a versatile table runner that looks great pieced in a variety of colors and prints.

Get the free quilt pattern here.

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Table Matters

Table Matters

Setting a stylish table is easy with this colorful runner. Rows of six-inch squares set on point come together fast for dynamic effect. This table runner is so easy you'll want one for every season.

Get the free quilt pattern here.

  • Free Table Topper Patterns
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Flying Geese Table Runner

Flying Geese Table Runner

Flying Geese point in all directions in this playful table runner. 

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Ride the Wave Table Runner

Ride the Wave Table Runner

Make a table runner featuring subtle color shifts among ocean blue batiks.

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Summer Sea Glass Table Runner

Summer Sea Glass

Tone-on-tone prints in sea glass hues sparkle in a table runner just right for summer.

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Love for Autumn

Love for Autumn

Careful color placement in the three blocks emphasizes an X and O pattern. Color choices give this table runner a decidedly fall look.

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Bright Spark Table Runner

Bright Spark Table Runner

Bright colors shine against striking black and cream fabrics in this summery table runner.

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Strippy and Bright Table Runner

Strippy and Bright Table Runner

Trim precut 2-1/2" strips into rectangles to piece bright blocks that can easily be assembled into a cheerful table runner.

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  • Free Table Topper Patterns
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Gold Standard Table Runner

Gold Standard Table Runner

Metallic gold accents shimmer in a quilt that can be hung on a wall or displayed on a table.

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Woven Colors

Woven Colors

Alternating bright print and white squares establishes a woven look in this table runner. Using large-scale florals for some of the white prints provides variation to the color sets.

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Petal Pushers

Petal Pushers

Create appliqués with a little extra pop using batting and freezer paper for a trapunto effect. Before you set the table for spring, whip up coordinating napkins.

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Ring of Posies

Ring of Posies

Four appliquéd and pieced flowers dance in circles in the blocks that make up this table runner. Use an earthy blue, brown, and cream color scheme for decor that lasts all year.

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Big Block Table Runner

Big Block Table Runner

The large unpieced squares in this table runner are perfect for featuring a large novelty print.

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Twinkle Stars Table Runner

Bursting with Joy Project Option

Batik stars shine against both light and dark backgrounds in a calming table runner. 

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Star-Spangled Summer

Star-Spangled Summer

elebrate the season with a table runner that embraces the best of summer.

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Prints of Egypt

Prints of Egypt

Create a dramatic, global-inspired table runner from a mix of paisley and geometric prints. A border looks more complicated when cut from a stripe.

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Blue Diamond Table Runner

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Triangles form rows of diamonds spanning the length of a table runner.

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Built-to-Order Table Runner

Built-to-Order Table Runner

Select fabrics that match your decor and assemble them into a seasonless table runner.

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Easy Triangles Table Runner

Easy Triangles Table Runner

In each diagonal row of this table runner, triangles alternate between soft stripes and heathered solids. Points of the equilateral triangles will match up perfectly, making stitching a breeze.

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Rose Bouquet Table Runner

Deck the Wall Color Option

Incorporate the look of fresh flowers year-round with this sweet table runner. Romantic florals and light greens and pinks stand out against black prints.

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Autumn Splendor Table Runner

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Capture the colors of autumn in an easy-to-piece table runner.

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Fused Circles Table Runner

Fused Circles Table Runner

Fuse a Zen garden-like table using Asian prints.

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Floral Pastel Table Runner

Floral Pastel Table Runner

Combine piecing and appliqué with subtle color variations for a table runner with depth and dimension.

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Log Cabin Table Runner

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Stitch a 12-block table runner using Log Cabin blocks in two colorways. By using a color scheme of purple, green, and cream, this becomes a season-spanning table runner.

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Flower Lineup Table Runner

Neon Dream Color Option

Showcase floral fabrics and a pop of yellow in a springtime table runner.

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Appliquéd Vines and Leaves Table Runner

Appliquéd Vines and Leaves Table Runner

Appliqué vines and leaves on a solid background bordered by summer-fresh prints for a table runner fit for the season.

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Know Your Angles Table Runner

Know Your Angles Table Runner

Add depth to a table runner with geometric blocks in rich jewel tone prints.

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Twinkling Stars Table Runner

Twinkling Stars Table Runner

Floating stars flank a center star surrounded by Flying Geese units in a quilted table runner. All the stars pop off a dark background and are surrounded by a pieced border.

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Squares and Strips Table Runner

Squares and Strips Table Runner

Create an extra-long table runner. The light background provides room for quilting experimentation: Try a light-color thread for a subtle look or, for more pizzazz, use a black-and-red variegated thread.

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Two-Tone Star Table Runner

Two-Tone Star Table Runner

With clever fabric placement in each star block in a graphic, gift-worthy table runner, quilt tester Laura Boehnke created the illusion of diagonal stripes.

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Beach Umbrella Table Runner

Beach Umbrella

Use stripe fabric to mimic an overhead view of umbrellas at the beach.

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On-Point Table Runner

On-Point Table Runner

A bevy of black-and-white prints adds a touch of sass to an easy table topper. Start each block with an 8-1/2" square fussy-cut from a panel print and add two 4-1/2"-wide strips to finish.

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Avian Table Topper

Avian Table Topper

Showcase fussy-cut bird designs in uneven Nine-Patch blocks and frame them with Flying Geese units in a tabletop quilt.

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Stars at Dusk Table Runner

Stars at Dusk Table Runner

For this table runner, begin with a monochromatic palette of browns. Then add cool blues to give the quilt a serene feel.

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All-Season Runner

All-Season Runner

Use dynamic fabrics to create an easy but elegant table runner. Choose a fabric featuring a large, bold motif. Select coordinating dots and stripes to pull together a dramatic look.

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Colorful Pinwheel Table Runner

Colorful Pinwheel Table Runner

Color-blocked pinwheels with bright yellow centers spin across a three-block table runner.

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Curved Appliqué Table Runner

Curved Appliqué Table Runner

What looks like intricate curved piecing on this table runner isn't actually piecing, but rather curved appliqués layered atop an easy-to-make foundation block.

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Pastel Table Runner

Pastel Table Runner

Inspired by "Green Piece" quilt maker Mary Pepper

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To duplicate this easy-on-the-eyes variation of "Green Piece", use assorted prints from Lonni Rossi's Paint Box III for Andover Fabrics.

Click here to download instructions and materials needed to make this quilt.

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Cool Four-Patch Runner

Cool Four-Patch Runner

The versatile Four-Patch is a basic block for both new and experienced quilters. Test the accuracy of your 1/4" seams on an easy table runner.

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Scrappy Table Runner

Scrappy Table Runner

Careful color placement of rich navy, olive, brown, and red is key to creating this three-block table runner of hourglass and Flying Geese units.

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Broken Dishes Table Runner

Broken Dishes Table Runner

For a traditional look, use only two prints for each Broken Dishes block.

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Batik Strips Table Runner

Batik Strips Table Runner

Frame a panel of 2-1/2"-wide batik strips with piping for the center of a quick and easy table runner.

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Six-Pointed Stars Table Runner

Six-Pointed Stars

Hand-piece a table runner using Six-Pointed Stars. Or, if hand stitching is not your forte, slowly machine-piece the pieces, making sure to take special care to start and stop sewing at the matching points.

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Striking Skinny Table Runner

Striking Skinny Table Runner

Experiment with bold color charm squares to piece a lively table runner that will brighten any table setting.

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Easy Floral Table Runner

Easy Floral Table Runner

Subtle florals in simple strip-set blocks compose a springtime table runner.

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    1 of 52 Center Pieces
    2 of 52 Square Scramble
    3 of 52 On the Bright Side
    4 of 52 Sunflower Table Runner
    5 of 52 Fiesta Pinwheels!
    6 of 52 Table Wear
    7 of 52 Charming Floral Table Runner
    8 of 52 Mix-It-Up Table Runner
    9 of 52 Table Matters
    10 of 52 Flying Geese Table Runner
    11 of 52 Ride the Wave Table Runner
    12 of 52 Summer Sea Glass Table Runner
    13 of 52 Love for Autumn
    14 of 52 Bright Spark Table Runner
    15 of 52 Strippy and Bright Table Runner
    16 of 52 Gold Standard Table Runner
    17 of 52 Woven Colors
    18 of 52 Petal Pushers
    19 of 52 Ring of Posies
    20 of 52 Big Block Table Runner
    21 of 52 Twinkle Stars Table Runner
    22 of 52 Star-Spangled Summer
    23 of 52 Prints of Egypt
    24 of 52 Blue Diamond Table Runner
    25 of 52 Built-to-Order Table Runner
    26 of 52 Easy Triangles Table Runner
    27 of 52 Rose Bouquet Table Runner
    28 of 52 Autumn Splendor Table Runner
    29 of 52 Fused Circles Table Runner
    30 of 52 Floral Pastel Table Runner
    31 of 52 Log Cabin Table Runner
    32 of 52 Flower Lineup Table Runner
    33 of 52 Appliquéd Vines and Leaves Table Runner
    34 of 52 Know Your Angles Table Runner
    35 of 52 Twinkling Stars Table Runner
    36 of 52 Squares and Strips Table Runner
    37 of 52 Two-Tone Star Table Runner
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    39 of 52 On-Point Table Runner
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    43 of 52 Colorful Pinwheel Table Runner
    44 of 52 Curved Appliqué Table Runner
    45 of 52 Pastel Table Runner
    46 of 52 Cool Four-Patch Runner
    47 of 52 Scrappy Table Runner
    48 of 52 Broken Dishes Table Runner
    49 of 52 Batik Strips Table Runner
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    51 of 52 Striking Skinny Table Runner
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