I didn’t finish my Chookshed Stitchers 2024 April Challenge. I had chosen a block called Golden Peaks from Julie Cefalu, The Crafty Quilter, to make a table runner. In that post, I shared several layouts.
I left off at the pin basting stage.
The table runner is now finished!
I have never machine quilted with a serpentine stitch before.
I do like how it turned out, but I need to be more careful with puckering on the back, even with using the walking foot. Puckering is not an issue that I normally have, and there wasn’t enough of it to make me use Jack.
Have fun and carry on!
LC's Cottage 
What a pretty runner, front and back! Did you like the serpentine stitch? It’s one of my favorites.
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I think I might need to loosen my tension a bit, since even with a walking foot, the fabric seemed ‘pushed’ on the back. I do like the looks of it, but not my execution. Yet. š
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You could also try lengthening the serpentine stitch, stretch it out a bit, and adjust your stitch length. That might help too?
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I was thinking of this also, Wendy! Thank you, I will try this the next time that I decide to use this method! š
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That’s really pretty! I like the mellow blue and pops of orange. Perfect for summer!
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Thanks Diann! I really needed something for summer, besides patriotic! š
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Laura, firstā¦ this is a very nice summer table runner. Love the bicycle fabric. .. what does this meanā¦ āā¦ to make me use Jackā? It need some time, but you will love soon quilting with walking foot and Wendys information is super! You can wave with your hands as wellā¦ moving the fabric. Anyhow it is a super table runner and the fabric on the back is very modern. Love this.
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Hi Eva! ‘…make me use Jack’ means ‘Jack the Ripper’, also known as the seam ripper. Yes, sounds like Wendy is giving me great advice and I will follow it the next time that I try this. Thank you for stopping by and complimenting! š
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Looks great! The serpentine stitch is a good choice for a quick finish.
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Thank you Donna! š
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Yay – another great finish, Laura. You’re really smokin’!
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Not really, Laura! I haven’t touched the monthly challenge project at all! Maybe I am procrastinating. Ha, ha! š
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What a cute summer table runner ~ love this!
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Thank you so much, Sharon! š
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I love your runner and it all looks like it should have been fine. I have found 2 things can sometimes throw a wrench into the backings – the quality of the backing fabric and the batting. Maybe those weren’t your problems, but a bit of washing and drying flat may just fix it!
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Thank you, Kathleen! I have washed and dried and it does look just fine! I am happy with it, but when there is a next time, I will try it a bit differently. š
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That is a bright and cheery table runner. I love the colors you chose for it!
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Thank you so much, Kathy! š
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That’s lovely, the orange really pops.
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I am a fan of orange, Margaret! š
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