Announcing The 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge and FREE! Spooky Spiderweb Table Runner Sewing Tutorial

Halloween Table Runner Sewing Tutorial at The Nancy Zieman Productions Blog

Announcing The 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge and FREE! Spooky Spiderweb Table Runner Sewing Tutorial

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The 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge and FREE! Table Runner Sewing Tutorial

The Nancy Zieman Productions Team is excited to announce our 2020 Table Runner Sewing Challenge, taking place October 1–29, 2020! You’re invited to join the 2020 NZP Table Runner Sewing Challenge by stitching a table runner and showcasing your sewing and quilting talents. Table runner entries may be any color palette, feature any sewing, quilting, or machine embroidery techniques, and must be a size that fits on a kitchen or dining table—use your imagination! Enter one table runner that has been sewn within the last year and has not been entered into a previous Nancy Zieman Productions Table Runner Sewing Challenge. All challenge details are listed near the bottom of this blog posting. You could win a prize from one of our generous 2020 Table Runner Sewing Challenge Sponsors!

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Join the 2020 Nancy Zieman Productions Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge!

Chose any design ideas, including the FREE! Table Runner Sewing Tutorial (below), or choose one of our classic Classic NZP Table Runner Sewing Tutorials for inspiration, then enter the Fall 2020 Table Runner Sewing Challenge. Deadline to enter is October 22, 2020.

FREE! Spooky Spiderweb Table Runner Tutorial!

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The 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge and FREE! Table Runner Sewing Tutorial

Finished Size Approximately 18-1/2″ x 36-1/2″

Our NEW! Spooky Spiderweb Table Runner, by The Nancy Zieman Productions Team, goes together in a couple evenings of sewing and features thirty-six 3″ half-square triangle quilt blocks—all made from just eight Hocus Pocus Fat Quarters, and and one yard Black Swiss Dot – for table runner center and binding. Embellish your NEW! Spooky Spiderweb Table Runner with Metallic Rayon Thread and our FREE! Spiderweb Stitching Guide Printable (below)!

Spooky Spiderweb Table Runner Supplies

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

NEW! No-Hassle Triangles Ruler by Nancy Zieman Productions

Note From Team Nancy

 

We’re making our NEW! Spooky Spiderweb Table Runner, with our NEW! Exclusive No-Hassle Triangles Ruler by Team NZP! Effortlessly cut, mark, and stitch 1/2-square or 1/4-square triangles without ever cutting a triangle, or guessing at the sizes.

NEW! No-Hassle Triangles Ruler by Nancy Zieman Productions Available at ShopNZP.comCreate 1/2 -square and ¼-square triangle quilt blocks without ever cutting triangles with our NEW! No-Hassle Triangles Ruler!

Use our NEW! No-Hassle Triangles Ruler to make five block sizes for both 1/2- & 1/4-square triangles: 2-1/2”, 3-1/2”, 4-1/2”, 5-1/2”, and 6-1/2”.

Reference markings on the NEW! No-Hassle Triangles Ruler for cutting solid square quilt blocks, 1/2-square triangles, and 1/4-square triangles.

  • Solid Square Quilt Block Cutting Lines are marked on Ruler in GREEN.
  • 1/2-Square Quilt Block Cutting Lines are marked on Ruler in PURPLE.
  • 1/4-Square Quilt Block Cutting Lines are marked on Ruler in AQUA.

Prepare Fabrics

JT445_01 Quilter’s Starch Savvy available at shopnzp.com

Note From Team Nancy Zieman ProductionsPrepare all fabrics for the block cutting and assembly by pressing and starching with June Tailor’s Starch Savvy. Press and starch, press and starch.

Cut Fabrics

 

1. Cut crosswise fabric strips.

  • Stach two starched fat quarters right sides together.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

2. Cut squares.

Subcut strips into squares—also known as block sets.

  • Cut five 3-7/8″ squares from each of the eight crosswise fabric strips.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Construct The Units

All seam allowances are scant 1/4″ unless otherwise stated.

The step-by-step photos illustrate construction of block pairs.


Half-Square Triangle Units (HSTs)

1. Align 3-7/8” fabric squares, from two Hocus Pocus Fabrics right sides together. Note: Find finished blocks below to see our fabric selections for block pairs.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Note From Team Nancy

 

Mark block sets using a No-Hassle Triangles Gauge and fabric marking pen. The left side of the gauge is designated to create 1/2-square triangle blocks. Depress button on sliding portion of the gauge and move to size of the desired 1/2-square triangle.

No-Hassle Triangles Gauge by Nancy Zieman for Clover

Place No-Hassle Triangles Gauge on block set, corner to corner. Match corner marks of gauge with corner of block sets. Mark fabric through center of gauge with fabric marking pen.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

2. Stitch blocks.

  • Attach 1/4″ Patchwork Foot to sewing machine (optional).
  • Set machine for straight stitch 2.0–2.5 mm.
  • Align foot along one side of center mark; stitch. Do not cut the thread.
  • “Kiss” the next block set to the stitched block, and chain stitch from one block to the other.
  • Rotate blocks 180 degrees, and stitch the second side of the blocks.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Note From Team Nancy

 

Use Clover’s Stilletto/Awl to assist with guiding blocks under presser foot.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

  • Continue chain stitching until all block sets have been stitched.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

  • Cut the blocks apart along center markings with rotary cutter, ruler and mat.
  • Clip threads between chain stitched blocks.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

  • Press seams to the dark side of the half-square blocks, and use a Tailor’s Clapper to flatten seams.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

  • Each block set makes two half-square triangles!

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Create Pairs

Block Layout Reference Photos:

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

1. Align two 3-1/2″ half-square blocks, right sides together. Note: Find finished block layout in above photos.

2. Stitch half-square blocks into pairs following the finished block layout – in above photos.

Note From Team Nancy

 

Use Clover’s Stilletto/Awl to assist with guiding blocks under presser foot.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

  • Press Seams to open or to one side.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

 

Create Border Rows

Border Rows Reference Photos:

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

 

1. Align two block pairs, right sides together. Note: Find finished block layout in above photos.

2. Stitch block pairs into four rows following the finished block layout – in above photos. Note: You’ll have two extra blocks.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

  • Create Two “Ten Block” Rows, approximate finished size: 3-1/2″x 30-1/2″.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

  • Create Two “Six Block” Rows, approximate finished size: 3-1/2″x 18-1/2″.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Assemble and Finish Table Runner

  1. Cut one 12-1/2″ x 30-1/2″ rectangle from Black Swiss Dot Tone on Tone for table runner center. NOTE: Prior to cutting center rectangle, first measure your Block Rows. If your Block Rows are different measurements – adjust your center rectangle measurements accordingly.

 

  1. Place one “Ten Block” Row to one long edge of center rectangle, with right sides together. Pin. Stitch.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

  • Stitch.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

2. Place remaining “Ten Block” Row to remaining long edge of center rectangle, with right sides together. Pin. Stitch.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

 

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

3. Place one “Six Block” Row to one table runner short end, with right sides together. Pin. Stitch.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

4. Place remaining “Six Block” Row to remaining short end of center rectangle, with right sides together. Pin. Stitch.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Note From Team Nancy

 

Use Clover’s Stilletto/Awl to assist with guiding blocks under presser foot.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

  • Press seams towards table runner center.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Cut the Backing

  • Cut fabric backing rectangle approximately 24″ x 42″ (or larger).
  • Layer quilt backing (wrong side up), the Pellon Fleece Batting, and the table runner quilt top(right side up)—to create a quilt sandwich.
  • Spay-baste quilt layers with June Tailor’s Quilt Basting Spray.
  • OR, pin-baste layers together with Clover’s NEW! Wonder Pins!

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Time to embellish your Spooky Spiderweb Table Runner!

Download and print Team NZP’s FREE! Spiderweb Stitching Guide Printable PDF!

Spiderweb Stitching Guide at the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog

And/Or, embellish your table runner with appliques! Visit our September 26, 2020 NEW! Halloween Applique Coaster Sewing Tutorial and download our FREE! Spooky Halloween Applique Printable!

FREE Halloween Applique Patterns at The Nancy Zieman Productions Blog 

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

  • Stitch on marked lines

Table Runner Spider Webs 4237

  • Echo-stitch inside outer marked lines – adjusting needle position to left – and using the width of Open Toe Presser Foot. 

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Halloween Table Runner Sewing Tutorial at The Nancy Zieman Productions Blog

 

The 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge and FREE! Table Runner Sewing Tutorial

Spooky Spiderweb Table Runner Supplies

Related Sewing Tutorial Posts

Halloween Sewing Tutorial Round Up at The Nancy Zieman Productions Blog

FREE! Spooky Spiderweb Table Runner Sewing Tutorial with FREE! Spiderweb Stitching Printable PDF at The Nancy Zieman Productions Blog

Create a Spooky Spiderweb Table Runner our with FREE! Spiderweb Stitching Printable PDF!

Spooky Fun Halloween Appliqued Palette Coaster Sewing Tutorial at the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog

Stitch a set of Reversible Appliquéd Coasters with our FREE! Halloween Appliqué Printable Patterns PDF!

Make a Halloween Wine Tote at The Nancy Zieman Productions Blog

Make our Glowing Ghosts Halloween Wine Tote!

 Crisscross Apron Pattern available at ShopNZP.com

Sew a Halloween Apron at The Nancy Zieman Productions Blog

Sew a Reversible Apron with Mary Mulari’s Crisscross Apron Pattern available at ShopNZP.com!

Halloween Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial at the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog

Make our 30-Minute Turtleneck Scarf with a Serger Overlock Machine!

 

Join the 2020 Nancy Zieman Productions Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge!

Over $500 in prizes! Thank you to our generous 2020 Fall Table Runner Challenge Sponsors!

Clover

  • Clover-USA: I Sew For Fun Wonder Clips, I Sew For Fun Spring Tape Measure , Curved Tailors Awl, Seam Ripper, 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge, The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot, Roll & Press, Wonder Pins, 45mm Rotary Cutter, I Sew For Fun Heart Shaped Pins, Flexible Rubber Thimbles, Hot Ruler, 6-in-1 Stick ‘n Stitch Guide, Clip ‘n Glide Bodkin, Point 2 Point Turner and Hera Marker. A $193 value

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  • June Tailor: Quilt As You Go Sew By Number Pattern, Quilt As You Go Inspirational Mug Mats, Starch Savvy-16 ounce trigger, Shape Cut and Quilter’s Cut ‘n Press II. A $140 value

June Tailor 140

Riley Blake Designs

  • Riley Blake Designs: Glow Haven Rolie Polie, Swiss Dots Rolie Polie, Lori Holt Cute Cuts™ Ruler 1 1/2” x 6 1/2″, Lori Holt Cute Cuts™ Cutting Mat 9” x 12″, Lori Holt Stork Scissors, Riley Blake Notions Kisses Tweezers and Kelli Fannin Sew Chatty Punny Canvas Tote Bag Don’t Cross Me. A $135 value

Riley Blake Deisgns

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  • Mary’s Productions and Mary Mulari: Viola Reversible Apron Pattern, Hipster Apron Pattern, Totes to Go Pattern, Adventures with 5-inch Fabric Squares with assorted charm packs. A $75 value

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

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  • Nancy Zieman Productions: New! Dresden Columns Table Runner Bundle Box. Including: NEW! Dresden Columns Table Runner/Wall Hanging Pattern, Riley Blake Cotton Fabrics, Clover’s Ultimate Quilt ’n Stitch Presser Foot by Nancy Zieman and I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins. A $72 value

New! Dresden Columns Table Runner Bundle Box

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  • Stitch it! Sisters: NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging/Table Runner Bundle Box. Including: NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging/Table Runner Pattern, Riley Blake Cotton Fabrics and Clover’s Ultimate Quilt ’n Stitch Presser Foot by Nancy Zieman. A $62 value

Nancy Zieman Productions Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge 2020

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

 

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

Enter the Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge today!

  • Join the 2020 NZP Table Runner Sewing Challenge by stitching a table runner and showcasing your sewing and quilting talents. Table runner entries may be any color palette, feature any sewing, quilting, or machine embroidery techniques, and must be a size that fits on a kitchen or dining table—use your imagination!
  • Enter one table runner that has been sewn within the last year and has not been entered into a previous Nancy Zieman Productions Table Runner Sewing Challenge.
  • How to enter: Send one high-resolution image of your table runner to [email protected] by 5 p.m. CT on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Include your full name, hometown, and a sentence or two about your table runner.
  • All table runner entries will be judged, and winning quilts will receive a prize from our generous sponsors! Explore the full list of prizes, totaling over $500 (see above).
  • Winners will be announced, here at the NZP Blog, on October 29, 2020.

Share your progress on social media channels throughout the challenge by using #NZPTableRunner2020! The NZP Team will post winning entries on October 29—right here at the NZP Blog. Be sure to sign up for enews updates from the NZP Team.

Nancy Zieman Productions 2020 Fall Table Runner Sewing Challenge

 

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Quilter’s Starch Savvy, Set of 2 on sale at ShopNZP.com, Save 15 Percent OffEssential Presser Foot Value Set on sale at ShopNZP.com, Save 10 Percent Off
Barbie I Sew for Fun Cinch Sack Kit available at ShopNZP.comHot Wheels I Sew for Fun Cinch Sack Kit available at ShopNZP.com

 

Nancy Zieman Productions The Blog Giveaway

No-Hassle Triangles Gauge by Nancy Zieman for Clover

For a chance to be the random winner of one of a Nancy Zieman No-Hassle Triangle Gauge from Clover, please leave a comment below sharing your thoughts about Team NZP’s 2020 Table Runner Challenge!

Clover will give away one random Nancy Zieman No-Hassle Triangle Gauge to one US resident in the 48 contiguous states. Winner must reply within 30 days to the official giveaway announcement email message – sent from Nancy Zieman Productions.

Nancy Zieman Productions Giveaway Winner Announcement

The randomly selected winner of a Clover’s Clip’ N Glide Bodkin, from the September 24 Blog Post, 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew A Tunic – the Nancy Zieman Way, is Eileen.

Clover's Clip 'n Glide Bodkin available at ShopNZP.com

Her comment is: OMG! I just went over to my library and found Nancy’s 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew from the 1990s….I used to sew a lot when I was younger, not so much today, but have always been a fan of Nancy’s and have followed her posts (and now yours) faithfully all these years. She was an original and her tips and techniques were and still are invaluable. She made sewing so much fun!

Happy Sewing!

Team Nancy Zieman

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15 Comments

  • Nancy Lewis
    October 1, 2020

    I love your table runner challenge. Table runners are so fun to make , gift, and decorate with. Thanks for the cute Halloween runner.

  • Nancy Danish
    October 1, 2020

    Love a new table runner ,they are quick and easy to make and make any room look great.

  • Carolyn T
    October 1, 2020

    I like the clean look of straight lines with the half triangles, and how cute is that spiderweb! Nice choice for this fall challenge, SiS!

  • Rita S
    October 1, 2020

    I have been wanting to participate in one of these challenges for quite some time vbut have always had too many mother pressing things to do. I think that this time I will join in and make a table runner since covid is keeping me at home.

  • Noreen
    October 1, 2020

    The Halloween table runner is great – love that fat quarter pack!

  • AnnMarie Hettinger
    October 1, 2020

    In the process of starting my
    Christmas sewing and a table runner is on the list will definitely enter

    • Bonnye
      October 1, 2020

      The Halloween table runner is perfect for a distant party.

  • Susan
    October 1, 2020

    Table runners are great projects for holiday decorating and they can make such an impact in room decor. I have Fall ones that I made a number of years ago. Change out the runners with each season.

  • ROBIN R
    October 1, 2020

    Love the Halloween Table Runner!

  • Vivian
    October 1, 2020

    What a fun challenge! I’ll have to peruse my fabric stash & see what I can put together. What a generous list of prizes you have for the winner! Thanks for your posts & all the fun tutorials!

  • Barb K
    October 1, 2020

    This sounds like a lot of fun! I love Fall decorations including Halloween, so looking forward to seeing lots of pretty projects!

  • Jan Ross
    October 6, 2020

    Just trying to determine if you received my submission which I sent via email.

  • CM
    October 13, 2020

    This is a great Halloween table Runner to brighten any table or use as a wall hanging!

  • Barb Kaup
    November 5, 2020

    The table runner challenge was a lot of fun! (I was one of the lucky winners)! It made me get my project quilted and done to meet the deadline. Thanks for the chance and the great prizes and all the new ideas for making different things.

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