Pinterest Party: Burlap Table Runner

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?