Scrap Box Table Topper Pattern

If you’re an avid crafter, you know that the joy of creating doesn’t stop at the finished project it extends to the creative process itself. One fantastic way to embrace the beauty of crafting is by making a Scrap Box Table Topper. This project not only adds a unique and personalized touch to your crafting space but also serves as a functional and visually appealing addition to any tabletop. Let’s dive into the steps and inspiration behind creating your very own Scrap Box Table Topper.

The inspiration for this uncomplicated table topper sprang from my dual motivation to deplete my expanding collection of graphic scraps and re-imagine a beloved traditional shape: the hexagon. Experimenting with fabrics sourced from my scrap box, I intricately pieced the hexagons to impart a subtle elongated appearance.

Infusing a touch of freshness and modernity, I confined the background to two shades of charcoal and quilted the topper using a straightforward free-motion spiral technique. Embark on your creative journey by collecting your own assortment of scraps and fashioning a contemporary and effortlessly crafted table topper.

MATERIALS

Finished size: 20″ × 24″

Assorted scraps of 9 different types prints, each measuring at least 7″ × 8″
Background fabric, 2 tones of gray, 1 fat quarter each
Backing fabric, ¾ yd.
Binding fabric, ¼ yd.
Batting, 24″ × 28″
Rotary cutting tools (cutter, mat, and acrylic ruler)
Template material, such as paper, cardboard, or template plastic
Cotton batting, 26″ × 30″

DIRECTIONS

All seam allowances are ¼”.

CREATE THE TEMPLATE AND CUT THE FABRIC

Begin by tracing the template patterns and carefully cutting them out.
Utilize template A to mark and cut 24 triangles from assorted prints in your scrap collection.

Using template B, mark and cut 16 triangles from the chosen background fabric.
Take the binding fabric and cut it into three strips measuring 1½” × WOF (width of fabric).

Note: I opted for a single layer of binding fabric for this table topper. If you prefer an alternative method, adjust the fabric quantity and measurements accordingly.

ASSEMBLE THE PATCHWORK TOP

Align the right sides of two patterned triangles, pinning them together along the lengthened long edge (refer to Figure 1). Seam them together and press the seam to one side (see Figure 2).

Similarly, sew another triangle to the left side of the pair, pressing the seam to one side (refer to Figure 3). Repeat this process to create a total of 8 half-hexagon units using the patterned triangles.

Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3

With right sides facing, pin two of the units together and sew along the long edge (refer to Figure 4). Press the seam open.

Pin the solid triangles to the corners of the hexagon, aligning the right sides together, and sew them in place (refer to Figure 5). Press. Repeat this step to make 4 blocks.

Figure 4, Figure 5

Pin two blocks together, ensuring careful alignment of all points and seams, and sew them together. Press the seam to one side. Repeat this with the other set of blocks.

Sew the two sets of blocks together, paying close attention to matching all points and seams, and press the seam to one side.

COMPLETE THE TABLE TOPPER

Lay the backing fabric flat with the wrong side facing up, followed by the batting and the pieced top with the right side facing up.
Baste the layers together using your preferred method.

Choose to quilt the topper either by machine or by hand. I personally finished my topper with free-motion machine quilting in a spiral motif, but feel free to explore other quilting designs.

Trim the edges of the quilted topper with a rotary cutter to ensure they are flush.
Seam the binding strips together using diagonal seams.

Starting along a long edge and leaving a 6″ tail, stitch the binding strip to the edge of the topper with right sides together, maintaining a ¼” seam allowance.

Continue stitching until the binding is attached, and join the beginning and end of the binding strip together. Hand stitch the binding to the back of the quilt, turning under a ¼” seam allowance as you stitch.

Triangle Templates

Creating a Scrap Box Table Topper is not just a craft project; it’s a journey through your creative history. It’s a celebration of the bits and pieces that make up your crafting story. As you work on this project, let your imagination run wild, and watch as your tabletop transforms into a work of art that reflects your unique style and passion for crafting. Embrace the beauty of your scraps and turn them into a functional masterpiece that will inspire you every time you sit down to create. Happy crafting!