How to make a table runner
1 Back your stitching with iron-on interfacing and trim the fabric, leaving approx. 3cm (1¼in) border all around the edges of the design area.
2 Cut a matching size piece of plain cotton backing fabric. We used white for a seamless look.
3 Pin the two pieces together with right sides facing and sew with a 1cm (¼in) seam allowance, leaving a small gap for turning along one edge.
4 Trim the corners, turn through to the right side and press. Slip stitch the gap closed using small neat stitches in white thread.
5 Sew an Oxford border around the front of your table runner, approx. 1cm (¼in) in from the edges all the way around.
Names for thread shades?
Q I noticed the colour descriptions in your keys change for some colours across different projects. In one design DMC 350 is called dark red and in the same issue for another design it's called light red. Which one is the correct name?
Amy Runner, via Facebook
AHannah: Rather than being official names, our colour descriptions are simply there to help you differentiate between shades within each project. For example, a design may use three different shades of red, so we name the threads dark red, red and light red as a comparison to each other.
Crafty creations
Q I'm looking at creating my own patterns but have absolutely no idea where to start. What do you suggest?
stitch_designs_by_ amanda, via Instagram
AVicki: Check out our guide to making your own patterns by scanning the QR code (right). Once you’ve mastered the basics, you could also check ou
