Two overlapping curves that flow into each other along a hidden center seam: that's the distinctive look of a Braided Twist table runner, and it comes together with no quilting, no binding, and no handwork. Cheryl Phillips' technique uses two curved wedge shapes that lock together and finish both sides at once, which means a polished runner, placemat, or 30-inch circular topper can come together in an afternoon. The graphic, contemporary shapes flatter both cozy autumn novelty prints and bold watercolor florals, so a single template from Phillips Fiber Art covers a year of seasonal table changes.

What's Included

This listing is for the Braided Twist book and acrylic template. Fabric, fusible fleece, fusible web, backing, and notions are not included.

The package contains:

• One acrylic Braided Twist template
• A 32-page instruction booklet
• Three additional insert pages with project details and variations

The booklet covers the basic technique, multiple runner lengths, a placemat option, the 45 Twist variation, and the Bonus Blossom circular table topper.

What You'll Need

The Braided Twist technique uses fusible fleece and fusible web in place of traditional batting and binding, which is why no quilting or hand finishing is involved.

Suggested supplies:

• Fabric of choice (full yardages for all variations are inside the book)
• Single-sided fusible fleece
• Fusible web
• 1/4" piecing standard ruler, 8.5" x 18.5" or longer
• Rotary cutter, 45mm or larger
• Small scissors
• For the 45 Twist variation: a 45-degree ruler such as a Squedge 45 is helpful; a paper template is included if a 45-degree ruler is not on hand
• For the Bonus Blossom: a 60-degree ruler is optional

Perfect For

• Quilters who want a finished piece in an afternoon, not a season
• Anyone ready to skip hand binding and machine quilting altogether
• Intermediate quilters ready for a curved-seam technique that finishes without quilting or binding
• Hostess, housewarming, and holiday gift-making
• Fabric collectors who want a fast way to use seasonal prints and fat quarters
• Quilters who enjoy a clever construction method with impressive results

Why You'll Love This Book and Template

Two curved wedge shapes nest together along a center seam that disappears when the piece is turned right side out, so the finished runner looks polished on both sides with no binding to apply and no quilting to plan. Once the basic technique clicks, variations open up quickly: longer runners, shorter ones, reversible versions, the 45 Twist with an angled element, and the 30-inch Bonus Blossom circular topper.

Fabric carries most of the visual character, which makes this a forgiving project to play with. The same template produces dramatically different results from watercolor florals to chili pepper kitchen prints to autumn novelty fabrics. Yardages are calculated for every variation inside the book, so there's no measuring math between deciding what to make and starting to cut. For a stack of seasonal table changes through the year, one template does a lot of work.

Product Details

• Brand: Phillips Fiber Art
• Item #: 2282NW
• Designer: Cheryl Phillips
• Category: Quilting Book and Template
• Skill Level: Intermediate (curved-seam construction and the unusual fusible turn-and-stitch finish require careful attention; rotary cutting and machine piecing experience needed)
• Technique: Machine Sewing, Fusible Construction
• Template Material: Acrylic
• Booklet: 32 pages plus 3 insert pages
• Finished Sizes: 13.5" x 33.5" main runner (with longer 47" and shorter variations); 13.5" x 20" placemat; 30" diameter Bonus Blossom circular table topper
• Format: Acrylic template with instructional booklet
• Made in the United States