{And photographed it without ironing anything … just a glimpse of real life.}
This table runner is so simple! It’s made from a length of burlap {twelve inches wide} and four pieces of ribbon.
I measured the length of burlap I wanted, then measured four pieces of ribbon, two for the sides and two for the ends {the ribbon pieces are a bit longer than the burlap to accommodate the mitered corners}.
I sewed the corners of the ribbon together with mitered corners and I’ll show you my little cheating trick.
I folded the corner of the ribbon across itself and ironed it …
… then opened it up. The ironed line is the line you’ll want to stitch on. If everyone already knows that, can we just pretend I made it up?
Pin the ribbon with right sides together and stitch across the ironed line.
I trimmed close to the stitches and used a bit of fray check to prevent the edges from unraveling.
Iron it open and you have your mitered corner.
I repeated that for each corner and then laid it around the burlap and glued it in place. Yep, I glued it. Are you gasping? I was worried that the burlap would just pull apart if I stitched it so I just popped out the glue gun and glued it down. Works for me.
I think it’ll look so pretty on our Christmas table. I love the bright red against the burlap and the mix of rustic and cute.
I love that! Gives a very “country Christmas” feel!
It looks great Randi. I especially like that it is glued. Even I could attempt something like it. 🙂
It looks great Randi. I especially like that it is glued. Even I could attempt something like it. 🙂
cute! I’ve ordered 2 huge rolls of burlap which I plan to use to adorn burlap ribbons on anything that doesn’t move =)
so fun, and thanks for your tips on the corners, that is always the hardest part!
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I’m crafting myself a Burlap & Lace Christmas. I’ve never used it before but this year the blogs have been pulling amazing crafts with burlap and somehow the idea started growing… let’s see if I like the final result.
I like yours. Is fantastic – happy and fun inducing, like all Christmas – Dukes’, Duchesses’ and Peasants’ – should 🙂
Enjoy!
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Sooo cute and easy. Love the corners. I have sewn burlap before and its not too bad to sew. I’m going to try this with a little zig zag stitch to keep with the informal feel. I might even make one for my sister to match.
Beautiful table runner! I’d love for you to share this at my link party Submarine Sunday. It’s open until Friday @ 11:59pm. I hope you’ll stop by!
T’onna
I had a burlap tablerunner in mind, too.. so I think I’ll take inspiration!
This is very pretty Randi! I love how simple and classic it is!
I love the contrast of the red and white with the burlap!