To this; 
I am so in LOVE with the buffet my hubby built for me! I still need to get glass for the doors, but other than that, it's all done. Did you notice that table runner sitting on top?
I made it! Way cute huh! And oh so simple. I'm lovin the prairie points on the ends.
And the fabric is so Martha? Target? Pottery Barn-ish?
Last year Michelle over @ Michelle Sew's posted a tutorial on making a Whirlygig Block with a template she made specifically to use her 5x5 Charm Squares. She saw my Square It Up templates and asked if I could cut her a whirlygig template. After a few adjustments, & trial and error, we came up with a great set! 
Here's a quick tutorial on how to make a Whirlygig Block using 5x5 Fabric Charm Squares and the whirlygig, a.k.a. Funky Pinwheel Template Set.
*IMPORTANT STEP 1
Lay 2 fabric squares WRONG SIDES UP {both squares should be WRONG side up} Cut along the long edge. You now have 4 whirlygig "blades".
Step 2 Cut a 5" x 44" strip of your background fabric. I chose white. Than take the #6 Template and cut, flipping the template upside down every other cut. {2 cuts = 4 whirlygig "blades". }
Step 3 Lay out your print and background fabrics, as shown.
Sew together as shown 
Finish the block & press 
For my Table Runner I sewed 8 blocks together in one long row. Than added a 2" trim. I made the Prairie Points from 2 1/2" squares. I quilted the top with a piece of batting behind it only. Then I sewed on the back, right sides together, leaving an opening to turn. Turn right side out, slip stitch closed, and then top stitched around the outer edge. Wah Lah! I {heart} this one. Whimsical and Fun I think. Whirlygig a.k.a. Funky Pinwheel Templates are available in my ETSY STORE by Custom Request. They sell for $3.75 + $2.00 Shipping. And I'm totally stocked up on Awesome Halloween 5x5 Fabric Packs too! 
Happy Halloween !
Happy Halloween ! 
36 comments:
Great table runner, we don't really do Halloween here in the UK but it great seeing everyone else decorating for it
Hugs Janice
I love it! Now I know what to do with my one Halloween Charm pack.
That runner is adorable and really classy looking. I might have to make one today.
Oh, nice buffet, and i love the prairie points, too! cute!
suzanne
Ohmygosh -- that's SO cute Jodi! I Love it! I must admit you're scaring me a bit though -- that's not our house white is it LOL???
Oh so cute! And boy you can really see the difference here in the room. Very spoooooooky!
you and I must be in sinc! I just used my funky pinwheel template last night!!
I'm making a fall quilt from those fat quarters I got from you.
you runner turned out soooo well!
p.s. LOVE the boa!
Jodi, you are so creative...I love your new Halloween dining room. Great tutorial and so easy to understand. Thanks!
Love the runner...right down to it's prairie points. Great Halloween decorating!
Wow, that buffet is fab. You are one lucky gal, to have such a talented hubby! I am so looking for a buffet like that one....now what am I gonna do!!
Love them whirlygigs, too! Great job!
It's such a great Halloween runner...I just might have to make one!
Love it! I've wanted to try prairie points and this is a perfect small project for that.
You make me want to decorate for Fall.
I love the runner Jodi! It's darling.
I love both the buffet and table runner! Wish you could loan out your hubby to build some things for us!! Thanks for making your site a little easier - I was having a bit of confusion!
Cheers!
I love your halloween decorations! And I love your buffet too!
The colors in you table runner are great! Makes me wish I were a quilter!
The table runner is so cute and so perfect for that table. I love that white table, by the way!
Great buffet (kudos to your hubby) and very cute runner. Love the whirlygigs!
joan
I love both the before and after! The table runner also looks great!
so cute! I really want to make some whirlygigs! They're like a wonky pinwheel! And I LOVE pinwheels.
That buffet is awesome! I was thinking you keep your glass pretty clean ;)
okay.
i can't BELIEVE how much you have gotten done lately!!!
:applauds
darling table runner.
your husband/buffet maker is a rockstar. hold up your phone with the light on next time he walks into the room and wave is from side to side, while making crowd screaming sounds for emphasis!!
thanks for the tutorial. i can't sew anything right now, but it's nice SOMEONE can..
I looove how your room looks! The buffet is fantastic. Wish my hubby was handy like that.
I have a really d-u-m-b question about the tutorial for the table runner. When you put the charm squares together to cut them with the template, do you use two squares of the exact same fabric?
The prairie points are oh so good on this project! I like that you used Halloween prints for the project.
I just love the before and after shots. Both are so unique and fun.
Too cute...I love that you took a need and capitalized on it! The runner is awfully cute...you should submit it to a quilting magazine!
My Sew-n-Tell features pinwheels, too! I like the Halloween colour theme in yours!
Hey Jodi! Love your table runner. Thanks for telling about Sew and Tell. This is my first time doing it :-)
This is so cute. I really love it...I found your blog on the bottom of my blogher ad...so great! I love seeing all these new blogs.
Anne
My first Sew and tell Friday. I really like your table runner. Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
your table runner is so pretty...i love the prairie points...and the colors.
this is my official sew & tell comment. :)
Thanks for sharing! As I said before I love it!
I have to do that type of table runner! I LOVE yours! Thank you for the tutorial! LOVE your blog/site, very inspiring!
I love to decorate and change my home decor due to the holidays and seasons. Your dinning room looks so festive and fun! Ya, for hubby who makes you an awesome buffet!!
i absolutely LOVE everything about that side table and runners and wow. yeah i wish i was in your kitchen eating your cupcakes and talking to you while staring at that vignette! give you husband a thumbs up on how awesome his skills are!
I busted my monitor trying to climb through it to get into your photos.
I love your runners... I love your room!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE this table runner! It's so classy and fun! I'll be featuring today!
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