This is a super quick DIY table runner I created for the holidays this year. I love the rustic feel of burlap, especially when pairing with equestrian elements like I have here.
What you will need:
Cut your burlap to the length and width you would like for your table
Trim the burlap using ribbon and your handy hot glue gun
Ruffling:
For the ruffling cut a long strip about 1 yard or so but this will depend on the width of your runner and about 2 inches wide. Both of these dimensions may vary depending on the length and width of your runner. Start by gluing down the first end.
Next, fold about an inch over to start the ruffle and repeat across the entire end of the runner. If you run out of length on your strip don't worry. Simply start another strip. The transition will be hidden by the finishing strip of ribbon.
To finish your ruffling you may like to run some ribbon along the top edge and fold over, gluing the edges on the backside of the runner. I used the same ribbon as the edges of my runner but a contrasting ribbon looks great as well. If you use a thinner ribbon you may like the look of placing the ribbon just down from the top of the ruffling, exposing some of the top edges.
Finished product.
For my table arrangements I used items from around the house. I always have a variety of vases, jars and containers around the house from my floral business so I used a little variety on this table.
Continuing with the equestrian theme I incorporated old show ribbons and some leather horse items (a foal halter can be seen here tucked in amongst the pine). Just be creative with things you have around the house!
Call Me Country!
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