Blizzard is a winter table runner in blue and white, finishing at 17 by 55 inches. Three geometric blocks run down the center of the design, framed by a blue border carrying a subtle floral motif. The blue-and-white palette is what gives it range: it reads as winter without reading as Christmas, so it stays on the table from late autumn through to early spring rather than coming out for a few weeks in December. At this size it fits a dining table, sideboard, console or mantel, and the proportions also suit it to use as a small wall hanging.
The three-block center is a straightforward layout to construct, with the border doing the decorative work rather than the piecing. That makes Blizzard a good pick for a first quilted project or for anyone who wants a finish in a weekend — a gift you need by Friday, a hostess present, or a way to use a small amount of fabric you've been saving. It's also a low-risk way to try a new technique at runner scale before committing to a full quilt.
