I had been looking around for an inexpensive table runner. The cheapest I found were almost $20. I had seen burlap used for everything from reupholstering chairs to pillow covers to wreaths. It seemed that using burlap to make a table runner would be easy, inexpensive, and beautiful. (Turns out, as with most of "my" ideas, a slew of other people had already done it. )
This project was SO easy. It took about five minutes. All you need is burlap and scissors.
I found burlap for $3 a yard. To figure out how much fabric you need, just measure your table, adding about eight ten inches on both sides. I bought three yards because I wanted to have extra for other projects.
The burlap I found already had a slightly fringed edge. After cutting the width of the runner, I wanted the newly cut side to match the fringed side. In order to do this, I just grabbed the ends of a few threads and pulled them away from the fabric, a few inches at a time. I ended up taking out five or six strands.
I realize this isn't the best shot of the dining room or the runner, for that matter, but it gives you an idea of what it looks like. I feel it really helped draw together the silver/grey tones, the rug's pattern, and the natural tones of the curtains and the dry sink.
Since this photo was taken, we've hung a few things on the walls and added a centerpiece. Stay tuned. We're planning on giving you all a video tour of the house in the coming weeks.
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