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)
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.
Do you do regular pintrest? How can I follow you?
Added my link to My Favorite Pinterest Pins for the week! Thanks for the link up!