Burlap Table Runner

Here is a great rustic table runner you can make for the holidays. It's easy and inexpensive.

Cost: $5
Time: 2-3hrs

Stencil Brush

Supplies:

• Burlap
• Fabric paint
• Stencil Brush
• Card stock
• x-acto knife

Whenever I do a project I am always inspired by things I find in stores or on the internet. For this project I came across two photos that gave me the idea to create a table runner for thanksgiving. You will need to measure your table adding 8 - 12inches on each end. You do this so that the ends of the runner will hang off the table. Mine turned out a little short because I forgot to account for the table leaf; don't make the same mistake.

1. Cut out fabric according to your measurements, sewing together pieces if you need to.{The width of my table runner was 15 inches. Add an 1/2 inch on each side. You will be turning under fabric to create a finished edge. The total should be 16 inches when you cut out the table runner.}
2. Fold fabric in half, hot-dog style, placing right sides together.

   5.  Fold under raw edges ¼ inch; press.
   6.  Then fold over edge another ¼ inch; press.
   7.  Sew all around table runner at lining edge with foot.

How to embellishment the table runner is up to you. For my table runner I wanted it to say Thanksgiving. You can have it say something else or create designs. You just have to make them into a stencil first. Here is a great video on creating stencils. 

 

1.      On your computer decide on a font that you like best. For mine I used Georgia, 675pt. Then decide on a size, making sure your word will fit onto the table runner.

2.      Print each letter out on a separate piece of card stock.

3.      With an x-acto knife cut out the letters.

4.   Place where you would like the letters on the table  runner. Space each letter 1/4" apart.

5.      With a dry brush, dip it in the desired paint color and stencil in the letters. When you stencil you don’t do brush strokes, instead you dab the brush against the surface. Watch this video.