This Cozy Trellis Runner is the perfect scrap busting project for the holidays! It’s a very simple runner made with strip sets that will create a big impact.
Here is what you need to make it:
1 yard of background fabric (Minimum needed is 32.5 inches.)
10 different 1/8 yards of fabric for the “trellis” squares
½ yard of binding
1 ½ yards of backing
Want to make the accent fabric extra scrappy? You will need (68) 2 ½” squares and (56) 1 ½” x 2 ½” rectangles.
Cutting instructions:
For the background strips, I've created a guide so you can use leftovers to cut the smaller pieces. For maximum efficiency, use the cutting guide linked here. Labels are also included for your convenience.
From the background:
Cut (13) 2.5” x WOF strips.
Subcut into:
(8) 2 ½” x 14 ½“ strips (A)
(16) 2 ½” x 1 ½” strips (B)
(8) 2 ½” x 10 ½” strips (C)
(16) 2 ½” x 3 ½” strips (D)
(8) 2 ½” x 6 ½” strips (E)
(16) 2 ½” x 5 ½” strips (F)
(8) 2 ½” x 2 ½” strips (G)
(16) 2 ½” x 7 ½” strips (H)
From the accent fabrics:
Color 1: Cut (8) 2 ½” squares.
Color 2: Cut (8) 2 ½” squares.
Color 3: Cut (16) 1 ½” x 2 ½” rectangles.
Color 4: Cut (16) 2 ½” squares.
Color 5: Cut (16) 1 ½” x 2 ½” rectangles.
Color 6: Cut (16) 2 ½” squares.
Color 7: Cut (16) 1 ½” x 2 ½” rectangles.
Color 8: Cut (16) 2 ½” squares.
Color 9: Cut (8) 1 ½” x 2 ½” rectangles.
Color 10: Cut (4) 2 ½” squares.
For the binding:
Cut (5) 2 ½” strips.
Note: Press all seams open or as desired.
Assembling the Strip Sets
Step 1: Gather the 8 strip A’s and all the Color 1 and Color 2 squares.
Sew in this order: Color 1 square, Background Strip A, Color 2 square.
Repeat to make (8) sets.
Refer to Diagram 1 below.
Diagram 1
Step 2: Gather the background strips B and C, along with the Color 3 rectangles and Color 4 squares.
Sew in this order: Background Strip B, Color 3 rectangle, Color 4 square, Background Strip C, Color 4 square, Color 3 rectangle, Background Strip B.
Repeat to make (8) sets.
Refer to Diagram 2.
Diagram 2
Step 3: Gather Background Strips D and E, along with Color 5 rectangle and Color 6 square.
Sew in this order: Background Strip D, Color 5 rectangle, Color 6 square, Background Strip E, Color 6 square, Color 5 rectangle, Background Strip D
Repeat to make (8) sets.
Refer to Diagram 3.
Diagram 3
Step 4: Gather Background Strips F and G, along with Color 7 rectangle and Color 8 squares.
Sew in this order: Background Strip F, Color 7 rectangle, Color 8 square, Background Strip G, Color 8 square, Color 7 rectangle, Background Strip F.
Repeat to make (8) sets.
Refer to Diagram 4.
Diagram 4
Step 5: Gather Background Strips H and Color 9 rectangles and Color 10 squares.
Sew in this order: Background Strip H, Color 9 rectangle, Color 10 square, Color 9 rectangle, Background Strip H.
Repeat to make (4) sets.
Refer to Diagram 5.
Diagram 5
Block Assembly
Using the strip sets you created above, sew the strip sets together, following the diagram below. The squares will begin forming an “X” trellis design. Refer to Diagram 6.
Repeat until you have made 4 blocks total. Blocks should measure 18 ½” square.
Diagram 6
Runner Assembly
Sew together the 4 blocks you made above to form a long strip. Runner should measure 18 1/2" x 72 1/2" long. Press seams open or as desired. See the photo below for reference.
Final Steps
For the backing, cut the backing fabric into two equal pieces measuring 27” x WOF. Sew the pieces end to end to create a 27” x 84” backing.
Create a quilt sandwich by layering your backing, wrong side up, your batting, then your runner top right side up. Baste, quilt and bind as desired.
There you go! A simple runner with big impact! You will want to make one for every season.