Quilt an Elegant Downton Abbey Table Runner

Downton Abbey has captured the hearts of millions, and that includes quilters. Whether you relate more to free-spirited Sybil, determined Mary, or hard-on-her-luck Edith, there is always someone to cheer for during Sunday night broadcasts.

Downton Abbey Fabrics
And oh, the fabrics! Much of Downton Abbey’s appeal is due to the rich, period costumes the characters wear, as well as the fabrics in the abbey itself. Now, quilters can rejoice over a Downton Abbey fabric collection that is available at quilt shops nationwide, as well as through online sources.

What to do with the beautiful Downton Abbey fabrics? You probably don’t want to create a gown worthy of the Dowager Countess, although you could! Consider quilting an elegant Downton Abbey table runner. It’s a fairly quick project that will bring the class and grace of the manor home into your own house.

Free Table Runner Quilt Patterns
Free table runner quilt patterns are available to get you started. Once you decide on a pattern, choose the fabric and color collection you like best. You’ll enjoy browsing the choices, which are themed by character: Mary, Edith, Sybil, and the Dowager Countess. You can choose a traditional English look, or a print with a more bohemian flair.

Cut out your pieces and sew them together as the free table runner quilt patterns instruct. One idea that doubles the usage of your quilted table runner is to choose a lovely fabric for the backside, so that you can display it with either side up. For the back of your table runner, you can use a fabric from the top, or choose a brand new coordinating fabric.

Most finished table runners are approximately 14″ x 23″. They look wonderful on tables, obviously, but you can also display your sewing talents on the closed lid of a piano or on a side table. Capture the Downton look of rich elegance by quilting two or three different table runners and layering them at varying angles on your dining room table. No other centerpiece will be needed.

With scraps from your fabric, consider using free patterns to make coordinating coasters or placemats.

Quilt an Elegant Downton Abbey Table Runner

Click image to download the free quilt pattern.

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