Pinterest Party: Burlap Table Runner

June 22, 2012/DIY

Oh my goodness, I have so many good projects waiting in the wings, but none I could finish in time to leave for the conference so I scanned my boards for a quickie. Here she is:

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It’s from Urban Farm Girl – a picture of something she was giving away. It’s not the first time I’ve seen a burlap table runner in blogland and every time I think, “I can make that!”   So I did…. 
I had some extra burlap lying around from another project. I measured my table (94″), added 6″ to each side (106″) and cut a little longer than that from my burlap.  
Next I ironed the whole thing, then measured exactly 16″ across to make a hem up the one side (the other side was hemmed from the fabric piece I was using – lucky me!). I placed pins every few inches to keep me honest. 

I sewed a straight line up the side, trimmed off the excess. 
The original one I fell in love with had a fringed edge, not a ruffle, so I made my fringed instead by cutting little strips tying them in a knot. 

Or you can leave it straight and simple. 
I can’t wait to have hydrangeas on our bush so I can put a few in mason jars and alternate them in this vintage tool box for a centerpiece. (please ignore the tootsie-roll wrapper and blue slinky on the floor)

Until then, some white dishes will have to suffice. 
Either way, it’s a great way to add a little character to the table in about an hour’s worth of time. 
Being a beginner at sewing – I’m always surprised when something works the way I want it to the first time. I’m really happy with the runner. What did you make this week?

Comments (3)

  • Lisa / June 23, 2012 / Reply

    You have to figure out how to pin your cabbage and tater’s. I just made them again(25th time atleast) sad to say for them not me, no one else like’s it like I do.

  • Lisa / June 23, 2012 / Reply

    Do you do regular pintrest? How can I follow you?

  • Abbie @ lovinourchaos / June 30, 2012 / Reply

    Added my link to My Favorite Pinterest Pins for the week! Thanks for the link up!

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