{"product_id":"acufactum-a-handmade-winter-kit-festive-tablerunner","title":"Acufactum A Handmade Winter KIT {Festive Tablerunner}","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is such a special Christmas project. The \u003cstrong\u003eFestive Table Runner\u003c\/strong\u003e feels almost like a little Christmas story unfolding across the table, with four beautiful appliqué scenes created from \u003cstrong\u003eSilke Leffler's whimsical illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is another pattern designed by Andrea of Willow Cottage, and one of my favourites that I contributed! It is so fun and full of whimsy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the centre are \u003cstrong\u003etwo enchanting gingerbread houses, a Christmas Bundt cake displayed on its cake stand, and a glass cloche filled with heart-shaped cookies\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each motif is built from a wonderful assortment of Acufactum fabrics, giving you lots of opportunity to play with those tiny prints, dots and beautiful coordinating basics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appliqué scenes are arranged on a soft \u003cstrong\u003eWatercolor Green\u003c\/strong\u003e background and framed with a narrow taupe dot border followed by the beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eSweet Christmas\u003c\/strong\u003e print. The book uses raw-edge fusible appliqué, with the pieces stitched close to their edges once they are fused in place. You can even add tiny buttons to the gingerbread houses if you'd like a little extra embellishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of my favourite details is the row of \u003cstrong\u003eprairie points at each short end\u003c\/strong\u003e of the runner. They create such a lovely little bunting effect and make the finished piece feel so much more special than a traditional rectangular table runner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe runner is lightly quilted around the appliqué motifs, with the book showing a diamond quilting design in the background. You can then add as much or as little detail quilting as you like — outlining the houses, adding window panes or even stitching along the icing on the gingerbread roofs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis would be so beautiful running down the centre of a Christmas table, across a sideboard or even over a large kitchen island. It has that wonderful European Christmas-market feeling — festive and whimsical, but still beautifully handmade and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e22\" × 58\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: Intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The complete pattern, appliqué templates and sewing instructions for the Festive Table Runner are found in the \u003cstrong\u003eA Handmade Winter\u003c\/strong\u003e book. The project uses Templates 22, 23, 24 and 25, found on pages 122–126.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*\u003cstrong\u003eKIT INCLUDES all of the fabrics needed for the table runner front, appliqué motifs, inner and outer borders, prairie points and backing. The quilt batting and fusible web are not included. Optional decorative buttons are also not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please note: the \u003cstrong\u003eA Handmade Winter book is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e with the kit and is required for the appliqué templates, pattern and complete instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou MUST have a copy of A Handmade Winter to complete this project.\u003c\/strong\u003e The appliqué templates, pattern and sewing instructions are found in the book and \u003cstrong\u003eare not included with this kit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Handmade Winter is sold separately\u003c\/strong\u003e and is available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/willowcottagequiltco.com\/collections\/acufactum\/products\/acufactum-book-handmade-happiness?variant=50730307944694\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook required:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Handmade Winter by Acufactum — sold separately\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Festive Table Runner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 22\" × 58\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sewing \u0026amp; Appliqué Kit \/ Christmas Table Runner Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease note: Kit fabric quantities may vary from those listed in the book. Where the book calls for more fabric than is actually required, we have adjusted the quantity to include what you need plus a little extra, helping keep the kit cost down. We may also substitute a comparable basic fabric for hidden linings where this does not affect the finished look of the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e*this is a pre-order, arriving approximately in September\/October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e*this is a full payment, including shipping costs to be calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e*if you are ordering an in stock item at the same time as a pre-order, and want it shipped immediately, please purchase in a separate transaction. If purchased in the same transaction, all in stock items will be held and shipped once the pre-order is shipped out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e*you can read more about our pre-order policies under our FAQ\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acufactum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51582799282422,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3755\/4422\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-10at6.06.15AM.png?v=1789042094","url":"https:\/\/willowcottagequiltco.com\/products\/acufactum-a-handmade-winter-kit-festive-tablerunner","provider":"Willow Cottage Quilt Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}