Carousel is a table runner finishing at 15 by 53 inches. That long, narrow format is sized for a dining table, and works equally well on a sideboard, console, mantel or dresser top. At 15 inches it sits slightly narrower than a standard runner, which is useful on a smaller table or when you want place settings to sit clear of the fabric edge — a practical detail if the runner will be on the table during a meal rather than just for display.
A runner at this scale is a manageable project or a straightforward gift: it uses the same construction sequence as a full quilt at a size that finishes quickly, and it takes a small amount of fabric. That makes it a good way to try a layout or a new technique before committing to a full quilt, and a sensible use for a bundle you've been holding onto. It's also the kind of project people make more than once, since a set of runners lets you change the table through the year. Batting, thread and notions are not included.
