Christmas Table Runner at Abakhan at Shrewsbury

Get into the holiday spirit with a fun and creative Christmas table decoration project! In this workshop, you’ll craft a stunning optical illusion Christmas Tree table runner, with the option to make matching placemats for a coordinated festive look.

Each patchwork tree can be customized with your own choice of colours, making every piece truly unique. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced patchworker, this is the perfect project to explore your creativity.

You’ll also learn the all-in-one backing and binding technique, making your creation beautifully finished and ready to display in time for Christmas.

Measuring approximately 40” x 12” (100cm x 30cm), this runner is perfect for the festive season — but can easily be adapted for any time of year.

Skill level : Basic sewing machine skills required.

You will need:

• Patchwork cotton: 10 cm per tree (6 trees total — use one colour or mix up to 6 different colours for variety) → 60 cm total
• Border: 25 cm plain cotton
• Backing: ½ metre plain or patterned cotton
• Batting: 50 cm
• Thread: Matching colour to complement your fabrics

Janome sewing machines will be provided on the day along with a hot drink. You will also receive a 10% discount card to use in-store.

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Tutor : Sheila Jones

I am passionate about sewing and crafting.

I have been involved with sewing and dressmaking for all of my working life and nothing gives me greater pleasure than passing on my knowledge to people who want to learn to sew. I enjoy sewing, dressmaking, all types of craft and especially machine embroidery.

I have been working at the abakhan store in Shrewsbury since it opened its doors in 2018.

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