Some projects just feel good to make and this week’s free pattern is full of heart.
The Hugs & Kisses Runner is a cheerful table runner that finishes at 18½" × 54½", making it a perfect weekend project for yourself or a thoughtful handmade gift. With its playful mix of blocks and sweet heart details, it’s a lovely reminder that quilting doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful.
The best part? The Hugs & Kisses Runner quilt pattern is free and available to download for personal use. It includes full instructions, diagrams, and fabric requirements to help guide you through the process from start to finish.
DOWNLOAD THE FREE PATTERN: CLICK HERE
Designed with confident beginners in mind, this pattern combines familiar techniques like stitch-and-flip and half-square triangles into a layout that looks polished without feeling overwhelming. It’s a great choice if you’re looking for a project that builds confidence while still being fun to sew.
Fabric Suggestion: Love Notes from Banyan Batiks
For this runner, we love pairing the pattern with Love Notes from Banyan Batiks. The soft color transitions and subtle batik texture add depth to the design while keeping the overall look cohesive and warm. Pair with Meow Meow, also by Banyan Batiks, for a whimsical background. Banyan Batiks also have a beautiful drape and consistency that make piecing smooth and satisfying, especially on a project like this where the details really shine.
Quilting Design: Heart Feathers Pantograph
To finish the runner, consider quilting it with the Heart Feathers E2E. The flowing feather motifs with heart accents echo the theme of the runner perfectly, adding movement and softness without competing with the piecing. It’s an all-over design that works beautifully on a narrow project like a table runner and gives it that extra-special, finished look.
A Project Made to Share
Whether you make this runner for your own table, as a seasonal accent, or as a gift for someone special, the Hugs & Kisses Runner is one of those projects that carries a little extra meaning in every stitch.
Download the free pattern, choose fabrics you love, and enjoy the process — because that’s what making is all about.
Happy quilting 
