This DIY rough -
edged table runner is a great white tabletop accessory and is easy to make with a simple bolt of burlap and scissors.
Then I layered in some textured elements like these gorgeous round placemats and a crocheted
edge table runner.
Then I layered in some textured elements like these gorgeous round placemats and a crocheted
edge table runner.
Not exact matches
To give your tablescape that bohemian
edge, opt for a print like this NoshStudio blanket I used as a
table runner.
Though if you'd like to make a
table runner, I'd advise doing 3 stitches on each end in garter stitch (knit every row) for a much nicer finish — my
edges rolled under a bit so you can't see them, but I wish they looked neater!
I plan to sew some more of these since I like the look of a
table runner to hang over the
edge of the
table.
I feel that it gives movement as a
table runner would do hanging over the
table's
edge.
While choosing a
table runner, make sure it is about one - third the width of your
table and has a length of six inches hanging over the
edge on each side.
The lace details were made with scraps of antique
edging, small embroidered monograms — an E and an S for Sarah my bridesmaid, and pieces of a crocheted
table runner I'd found in an antiques market!»
Fold up and press the remaining 1 ″ hem
edges of the
table runner.
To assemble the entire
table runner, place the top and bottom pieces together, right sides facing each other, sew around the entire
edge leaving about a 3 inch gap at one corner in order to flip the
runner right side out.
I choose to not let my
runners hang over the
edges of my
table because with two little ones under two, that's just asking for them to get pulled off the
table every five seconds.
Get the best of both worlds with a neutral
table runner — whether it's a simple unadorned option or one with subtle details, such as a fringed
edge or an embroidered border.
For my
table I made a simple
runner from the check fabric (no sewing I just tore all the
edges!)
A mix of simple white plates, crochet
edge napkins, some vintage elements, monogramed silverware, velvet pumpkins, a lace
table runner and a little bit of candlelight felt like just the right combination to complete this country harvest
table.