Gander Runner Table Runner Pattern | Cut Loose Press

Add a beautiful splash of color and handcrafted charm to your home with the Gander Runner Table Runner Pattern by Deb Heatherly for Cut Loose Press. This eye-catching 20½" x 47½" quilted table runner combines striking geometric star designs, flying geese-inspired piecing and colorful borders into a project that's as enjoyable to make as it is to display.

Featuring vibrant red and turquoise against a softly patterned cream background, Gander Runner brings a fresh, contemporary personality to traditional patchwork.

 (REQUIRED RULER INFORMATION LISTED BELOW):

• Featured Tools: Creative Grids Ultimate Flying Geese Tool Two (CGRDH42) and Folded Corner Clipper Tool (CGRFCC)

KEY FEATURES

• Pattern Name: Gander Runner

• Designer: Deb Heatherly

• Publisher: Cut Loose Press

• Pattern Number: CLPDHE070

• Product Type: Printed quilting pattern

• Finished Size: 20½" x 47½"

• Estimated Project Time: 6 hours or more

• Fabric Requirements: Yardage-friendly

• Design: Geometric star blocks with flying geese-inspired units and coordinating borders

• Featured Motifs: Two large multicolored star blocks, directional triangles, geometric corner accents and decorative borders

• Sample Color Palette: Coral red, turquoise, aqua, cream and soft golden beige

• Style: Contemporary traditional, farmhouse, cottage and geometric

• Featured Tools: Creative Grids Ultimate Flying Geese Tool Two (CGRDH42) and Folded Corner Clipper Tool (CGRFCC)

• Materials: Printed pattern instructions; fabrics, backing, batting and quilting tools are purchased separately

• Unique Quality: Two dramatic star motifs create a beautiful sense of movement along an elongated table runner, combining traditional quilting techniques with a bright, modern color palette

WHAT THIS QUILT PATTERN IS USED FOR

Gander Runner is ideal for creating:

• Quilted table runners

• Farmhouse dining table décor

• Kitchen table accents

• Buffet and sideboard runners

• Console table decorations

• Seasonal table displays

• Modern geometric home décor

• Cottage-style table decorations

• Handmade housewarming gifts

• Wedding and anniversary gifts

• Mother's Day gifts

• Christmas gifts

• Spring and summer table décor

• Patriotic-inspired table runners using red, white and blue fabrics

• Coordinated kitchen and dining room accessories

Its generous 20½" x 47½" finished size makes it a wonderful choice for displaying a decorative centerpiece while still allowing the pieced star design to remain visible.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

• Two striking star designs: Large geometric stars create a dramatic focal point along the length of the runner.

• Beautiful color contrast: Red and turquoise stand out against a warm cream background.

• Fresh interpretation of traditional patchwork: Familiar quilting shapes create a contemporary, energetic design.

• Perfect for home decorating: Adds personality to dining tables, buffets, kitchen islands and sideboards.

• Yardage-friendly construction: Make the project using coordinating fabric yardage rather than a specific precut collection.

• Creative Grids compatibility: Features the Ultimate Flying Geese Tool Two and Folded Corner Clipper Tool.

• Seasonal versatility: Change the colors to suit holidays, seasons or your home's decorating style.

• Wonderful handmade gift: Create a personalized table runner for someone special.

• Manageable project: A satisfying quilting project without the commitment of making a full-size quilt.

• Beautiful finishing details: Coordinating borders and contrasting corner accents give the runner a polished appearance.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

There's something especially inviting about a handmade table runner. It doesn't need to cover an entire table or fill a room to make an impression. Sometimes, a carefully chosen combination of colors and beautifully pieced shapes is all it takes to transform an everyday space into something memorable.

Gander Runner by Deb Heatherly for Cut Loose Press does exactly that.

The design features two dramatic geometric star blocks arranged along the length of a 20½" x 47½" table runner. Each star is created from carefully pieced triangular shapes that radiate outward, producing a beautiful sense of movement and symmetry.

The stars almost seem to spin.

Look closely and you'll notice how the individual red and turquoise pieces interact with the surrounding cream background. Points extend in different directions, while smaller geometric accents connect the central blocks and carry the design outward toward the borders.

The result is a composition that feels both energetic and beautifully balanced.

In the photographed sample, warm coral red and brilliant turquoise create a striking contrast against a softly patterned cream and golden beige background. The combination feels cheerful and fresh, bringing together the warmth of traditional country decorating with the lively personality of contemporary color.

A bold red border frames the central design, while turquoise corner accents provide additional contrast. The surrounding fabrics create a polished finish that makes the runner feel complete without overwhelming the intricate star blocks.

It's easy to imagine Gander Runner displayed across a welcoming farmhouse table.

Perhaps the morning sunlight is streaming through the kitchen windows, illuminating the bright turquoise points and bringing out the warmth of the red fabrics. A simple pottery pitcher filled with fresh flowers sits in the center, and the table is ready for another ordinary day made just a little more beautiful.

Or picture the runner stretched across a dining room sideboard, where its geometric stars add color beneath a favorite collection of pottery, candles or family keepsakes.

The design has a wonderful ability to feel special without feeling formal.

And because Gander Runner is a quilting pattern rather than a fabric-specific kit, the possibilities extend far beyond the colors shown on the cover.

Imagine creating it in soft sage green and cream for a peaceful cottage kitchen. Choose navy, red and white for a patriotic summer display, or rich burgundy and evergreen for a Christmas table. Warm rust, gold and brown would give the design an entirely different personality for autumn.

Even modern solids or vibrant batiks could transform the traditional geometric shapes into something bold and contemporary.

The pattern is designed to feature the Creative Grids Ultimate Flying Geese Tool Two by Deb Heatherly, along with the Creative Grids Folded Corner Clipper Tool by Susan Nelson. These tools support the precision cutting and piecing used to create the distinctive geometric arrangement.

With its yardage-friendly design and manageable project size, Gander Runner offers the satisfaction of creating something beautiful that can be enjoyed in your home throughout the year.

Whether you're making it for your own table, creating a thoughtful housewarming gift or simply enjoying an afternoon at your sewing machine, this project celebrates one of the best things about quilting:

Turning a few favorite fabrics into something that makes everyday life feel a little more special.

4. FAQ SECTION

What is included with the Gander Runner Table Runner Pattern?

This product is a printed quilting pattern by Deb Heatherly for Cut Loose Press. It provides instructions for creating the Gander Runner table runner.

Fabric, backing, batting and quilting tools are not included.

What size is the finished Gander Runner?

The completed table runner measures approximately 20½" x 47½", making it suitable for dining tables, kitchen tables, buffets, sideboards and console tables.

What fabric do I need to make Gander Runner?

According to the fabric requirements printed on the back of the pattern, you will need:

Note: The manufacturer identifies the warm-colored fabric as orange in the requirements, although it appears coral red in the cover photograph.

Does this pattern require special quilting rulers?

The pattern features two Creative Grids tools:

• Ultimate Flying Geese Tool Two (CGRDH42) by Deb Heatherly

• Folded Corner Clipper Tool (CGRFCC) by Susan Nelson

The Ultimate Flying Geese Tool Two is the primary featured tool. The Folded Corner Clipper is also featured on the cover, although it is marked as optional on the back.

These tools are sold separately.

Is Gander Runner suitable for beginner quilters?

Gander Runner is best suited to a confident beginner or intermediate quilter who is comfortable with accurate cutting, consistent seam allowances and geometric piecing.

The pattern cover estimates a project time of six hours or more, depending on experience and finishing techniques.

Can I make Gander Runner in different colors?

Absolutely! The pattern works with a variety of fabric styles and color combinations.

Try red, white and blue for patriotic decorating; burgundy and green for Christmas; soft florals for spring; or warm rust and gold for autumn. The geometric design provides a beautiful foundation for many different looks.