Moda Fabrics Bee My Honey Table Runner - Downloadable PDF

Moda Fabrics Bee My Honey Table Runner

Project Overview

The Bee My Honey Table Runner is an intermediate-level quilting project designed by Moda Fabrics. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished table runner measuring 12 inches wide by 58 inches long, making it an ideal accent piece for dining tables, sideboards, or console surfaces. The design combines pieced squares with appliqué elements to create visual interest and dimension.

What Is Being Made

This is a quilted table runner featuring a structured layout of center squares, small pieced blocks, and appliqué details. The runner uses a combination of piecing techniques and appliqué work to create a cohesive design that celebrates the Bee My Honey fabric collection from Moda Fabrics. The finished dimensions of 12 inches by 58 inches make this an appropriate size for standard table settings without overwhelming the surface.

Quilting Techniques Used

• Piecing: The primary construction method involves cutting and sewing fabric pieces together using precise quarter-inch seams. The pattern requires joining small squares and rectangles in specific arrangements to form the table runner's structure.
• Foundation Piecing: Muslin foundation fabric (1/2 yard) is incorporated into the construction process to provide stability and precision during assembly.
• Appliqué: Twelve appliqué shapes are cut from the featured fabric and attached to the background, adding decorative and dimensional elements to the design.
• Bias Binding: The edges are finished with bias binding created from 2.5-inch strips sewn end to end to total 150 inches, providing a professional and durable edge finish.

Stitches and Seam Details

The pattern specifies the use of quarter-inch seams throughout construction, which is the standard seam allowance for quilting projects. This precise seam width ensures that all pieces align correctly and the finished dimensions match the pattern specifications. Pressing instructions are included with directional arrows to guide fabric pressing, which is essential for accurate piecing and a flat, professional finish.

Materials and Fabric Requirements

The Bee My Honey Table Runner uses coordinating prints from the Moda Fabrics collection, with specific fabric numbers referenced in the pattern (11625, 11626, 11623, and 11620). The pattern calls for the following quantities:

• Center Squares (fabric 11625): 1 fat quarter, yielding three 6.5-inch squares
• Small Squares A (fabric 11626): 1 fat quarter, cut into eight 3.5-inch squares
• Small Squares B (fabric 11626): 1 fat quarter, cut into four 3.5-inch squares
• Appliqué and Bias Binding (fabric 11625): 2/3 yard, providing twelve appliqué shapes and three 2.5-inch bias strips
• Background (fabric 11623): 1/2 yard, cut into one strip of 6.5 inches by the width of fabric, then subdivided into two 6.5-inch squares and eight 6.5-inch by 3.5-inch rectangles
• Backing: 1 1/8 yards for the reverse side of the quilted runner
• Foundation: 1/2 yard of muslin for foundation piecing stability

A fat quarter measures 18 inches by 22 inches, providing ample yardage for the cutting requirements specified in the pattern.

Difficulty Level

This project is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for quilters with some experience in basic piecing and appliqué techniques. The combination of multiple construction methods—piecing, appliqué, and bias binding—requires familiarity with standard quilting practices and the ability to follow directional pressing guidelines for accurate assembly.

Pattern Format

The Bee My Honey Table Runner is provided as a downloadable PDF, allowing crafters to print the pattern at home and begin their project immediately. This free pattern from Moda Fabrics includes detailed cutting instructions, construction steps with visual guidance through numbered sequences, and fabric requirements organized by component.