Christmas Table Runner Patterns

Our Christmas table runner patterns help you create a festive, handmade centerpiece for holiday dinners, cookie swaps and Christmas morning. Each quilted Christmas table runner pattern is a quick holiday project, and some designs include matching placemats for a complete table set.

Choose from log cabin Christmas runners, hexagon patchwork designs with fussy-cut motifs, appliqué Christmas tree and poinsettia runners, and snowy winter styles that stay on the table all season long. A handmade runner brings warmth to your holiday table year after year, and it is easy to fold away and bring out again each December.

Why quilters love these patterns

  • Fast holiday projects you can finish before guests arrive
  • Classic red, green, navy and gold looks, plus soft winter blues
  • Several patterns include coordinating Christmas placemats
  • A thoughtful handmade gift for family, friends and hosts

What you get

  • An instant PDF download, available right after checkout
  • Printable pages and templates you can print at home
  • Step-by-step instructions with clear diagrams
  • Fabric requirements and cutting charts

Christmas table runner FAQ

How long should a Christmas table runner be?

Let the runner hang roughly 6 to 12 inches over each end of the table, or keep it shorter if you plan to add candles and greenery. Each pattern lists its finished size.

When should I start sewing a Christmas table runner?

Most runners are small projects that take a weekend or two, so starting in October or November gives you plenty of time to finish and add placemats before the holidays.

Can a beginner make a Christmas table runner?

Yes. The log cabin designs are marked confident beginner and use straight seams. For more easy projects, browse our beginner quilt patterns.

Find more festive projects in our Christmas quilt patterns, or see every season in our table runner patterns.