Looking for a fun, skill-building sewing adventure for 2026?
Join us for Run With Barb & Scissors — our new 12-month table runner and topper series designed to help you grow your quilting skills one project at a time!
Whether you're brand new to quilting or a seasoned maker who wants a creative monthly challenge, this series is full of variety, color, and techniques that build beautifully throughout the year. Every month features a brand-new themed project, all supplies included, plus Barb’s expert guidance to walk you through each technique step-by-step.
You can sign up for as many classes as you would like and all supplies are included— perfect for keeping yourself inspired all year long.
🌟 Month-by-Month Lineup
JANUARY – Valentine’s Day Table Runner
Skill Focus: Half-Square Triangles
Start the year with a sweet and simple Valentine runner while learning the foundation of many quilt patterns — the versatile half-square triangle.
FEBRUARY – Easter “Quilt-as-You-Go” Runner
Skill Focus: Quilt-As-You-Go + Reverse Appliqué
A bright, cheerful Easter project where you’ll learn two techniques at once — building your runner layer by layer while adding charming reverse appliqué details.
MARCH – Stained Glass Table Runner
Skill Focus: Sashing & Cornerstones
Create a stunning stained glass look while mastering clean cornerstones and crisp sashing — skills you’ll use again and again. Maybe you’ll have the Luck of the Irish!
APRIL – Easy Patriotic Table Topper
Skill Focus: Strip Piecing
A fast and fun red-white-blue topper perfect for summer celebrations and a great introduction to accurate strip piecing.
MAY – Floral Appliqué Table Runner
Skill Focus: Machine Appliqué
Welcome spring with soft florals and learn the basics of clean, beautiful applique.
JUNE – Bright Summer Table Runner
Skill Focus: Flying Geese
This sunny runner lets you tackle flying geese — a classic unit that instantly elevates your piecing skills. A good project to work with Batiks
JULY – Curved Piecing Runner
Skill Focus: Sewing Curves
Take the mystery out of curves with this approachable, summertime project. A great confidence-builder!
AUGUST – Sunflower Log Cabin Runner
Skill Focus: Log Cabin Construction
Learn the simplicity (and magic!) of the log cabin block while stitching a sunflower-inspired beauty.
SEPTEMBER – Witchy Appliqué Runner
Skill Focus: Appliqué + Embellishment
Kick off spooky season with fun shapes, layered applique, and embellishing techniques.
OCTOBER – Norbert the Turkey Dresden Topper
Skill Focus: Dresden Plate
Meet Norbert — your new favorite Thanksgiving table companion! Learn the Dresden technique while building the cutest turkey topper ever.
NOVEMBER – Under the Tree Runner
Skill Focus: Combining Year-Long Skills
This runner brings together the techniques you’ve learned all year — a perfect way to celebrate how far you’ve come.
DECEMBER – “Color Me Blue” Star Runner
Skill Focus: Star Blocks
End the year with a striking blue-and-white winter star design and master constructing crisp, accurate stars.
✨ Ready to Sew With Us?
Join us each month for a fun, creative, skill-building workshop — all supplies included, no stress, just pure sewing joy. Sign up month-by-month for the projects you love most, or follow along all year for the full skill-building experience.
Run with Barb & Scissors is your year-long invitation to learn something new, make something beautiful, and stitch with friends.
We can’t wait to sew with you!