Even though my Arizona town is still hot… as in, high 90’s hot… we have fall on the mind. My home doesn’t have a lot of places for decorations to sit, but I do have a dinner table so I decided to make a Fall Table Runner!
Because Fall here isn’t all falling leaves and apple harvest, I decided to go with a Blue theme for my runner. It definitely matches my family room better too! I used the fabric line Tranquility by Gerri Robinson for Riley Blake Designs for the large pumpkins and backing, and I don’t think I could have made a better decision, ever! It is beautiful. The small pumpkins, background, and gingham stripes are all texture and shade basics by Riley Blake Designs.
There are a LOT of really great pumpkin-themed fall runners and patterns out there, but I just went with simple pumpkins and a fun, “gingham” border.
I also chose to quilt it with straight lines so the pumpkins could have a hint of those pumpkin lines we all know!
As I was deciding on how to put this together, the thought occurred to me that this border can be used for any blocks lined up in the center- I can use the same design but swap the pumpkins with Christmas trees or presents, or even hearts for Valentine’s Day!
The fabric choices for the borders make the cute gingham look- I shopped online so my fabric colors aren’t exactly perfect but it still gives the effect! My light blue border should have been a bit darker to create the correct opacity as the stripes intersected.
This table runner came together really fast- the construction uses strip piecing so it really helps speed up the process. And, speaking of construction processes- I wrote down the instructions as I sewed this up so I can share the pattern with you too!
You can find it here, for FREE! Just click on the link below:
Gingham + Pumpkins Table Runner Pattern
**After many emails asking for help with downloading, I’ll just put the help here! If you are on a MOBILE DEVICE, the file will not download. Make sure you are on a computer! Also, yes, the link takes you to the shop but the pattern is still FREE! It is just easier with my web host to have all my pattern downloads in one spot. 🙂 **
If you want other Fall themed (not Halloween!) quilt project ideas, check out my Pinterest Board, Fall Quilts.
Would love to get this free pattern. How do u get it?
Just click the download link at the bottom of the post, or you can always find my free patterns in my shop!
It’s really nice table runner and I’d loke to sew it, but really don’t understand how to get the pdf file. Could I ask you to sent it me by email? My email is homeofhandmadememories@gmail.com
Thank you in advance!
There is a link at the bottom of the post- just click on it and it will take you to the Shop. The pattern is still Free, even though it takes you to the shop platform- that’s just where I keep them all organized on my website. 🙂
I still can’t download this pattern.
Thank you for this very sweet pattern. Love fall would love to make this soon….
Make sure you are on a computer- most of the time, downloads don’t go to mobile devices because they are full PDF patterns. I also have a link at the top of the page under “SHOP” that walks you through any issues.
Thank you! It’s such a nice pattern.
Is there anyway to get the pattern without providing my address?
Love your table runner. Thank you for the pattern
Hmmm, I don’t know! Since you aren’t making an actual purchase, see if you can just leave it blank- if it insists, any address will do since it isn’t connected to any card information. I’m sure you can see yourself in, say.. the White House, or Hollywood! 😉
This is adorable! Thank you so much!
Thank you for the lovely patterns .
This is so lovely. Thank you!
I love this pattern and just completed one! I did have trouble with getting sharp points on the gingham corner pieces when pressing the seams open per the instuctions. Better match up when pressed opposite directions. Errata: the small pumpkin stems are 1×1-1/4 (p 2) and remove the 1-1/5 reference to saved WOF strips (p 3). I have shared your website with several friends I sew with. Very fun as are Riley Blake fabrics! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for a wonderful pattern. Our Thanksgiving in Canada is in October. It will be a wonderful thank you hostess gift and it really helps it isn’t in the usual oranges, that I don’t have a lot of.
Thank you so very much for sharing your pumpkin pattern. I love inspirations in various colors!
Nice to get free design sometime
what is meant by snowball or sew and flip method?
I, too, cannot figure out where to download this adorable pattern. I’ve tried it on my computer as well but nothing I do open a pdf file.
If you’re getting an email after purchase but having trouble downloading, check the Trouble Downloading tab https://www.hellomellydesigns.com/contact/trouble-downloading/ for instructions, you may be clicking the wrong hyperlink! If that’s not the problem, check your firewalls. Since it pulls up the file via internet browser for you to save to your computer, sometimes browsers block the “pop up”.
Great Fall pattern. Looking forward to making this. Thank you
So cute
What a cute pattern. Thanks. I love it
Thanks for the pumpkin pattern!
thanks for the cute pattern! Love the gingham and plaid!