Monday, October 25, 2010

Fall Runner

This was a quick and easy sewing project I put together over the weekend.

I wanted something to lighten up my very big and very dark table.
And add a touch of fall.



I decided to use what I already had--a long piece of textured muslin and a white dish towell from target.

I cut the muslin to the width and length I wanted. Then cut the towell in half and gathered and sewed to each end.

I added a galvanized tin trough I found at the thrift store. and some mini pumpkins,
and vintage sheet music I put through the shredder.

After I sewed the runner I put it in the washing machine, then dryer to give the edges a frayed look.

When I pulled it out, however, the runner was way to short for my table. Either I really messed up on the measurements or it shrank big time in the dryer.


I ended up cutting it right in half and adding a piece in the middle with the stitching seams exposed for added texture.

Besides the little snafu it was relatively easy and painless.

It gives it kind of a farmhouse feel,

in the fall time.


25 comments:

  1. Love how it came out! What a great project:)
    ~Debra
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  2. i think it came out great! and i love that you used what you had and didn't let a little thing like shrinkage throw you off your game.
    lovely!

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  3. so lovely!
    thanks for sharing!
    Blessings!
    Jill

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  4. Very pretty!! You did a great job! I love your center piece!

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  5. Girl, that is incredible looking. I love the muslin and towel together. It really catches my eye with all of its flouncy, textured, natural beauty. Seriously, I would take one just like it! Love...Great job.

    Partying with you tonight. Stop by if you have a chance.

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  6. I just love the look of that runner with the white ruffled ends. It is so soft and textured. The towel is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
    Amy

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  7. This runner looks great! I love the shredded sheet music. What a wonderful combination!

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  8. I really like how you added the ruffled ends to your runner and the tin full of pumpkins and shredded paper! Very creative and lovely.

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  9. Cute project! Sounds like something that would happen to me-the shrinking and remaking the runner! I am loving using shredded paper too!

    Jody

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  10. That came out really well. I like that you added a piece in the middle - gives it a little more personality.

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  11. Stunning, and love how the table looks!

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  12. This is fabulous! I've seen runners like this for sale at $60.
    I just found your blog from the Weekend Wrap. Count me in as a follower!

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  13. Way cute! {and you blog header is AMAZING!}

    m ^..^

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  14. Very pretty! I love the natural element it adds to your table and your mini pumpkins are the perfect finishing touch. Stunning! Hope you are enjoying your weekend! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  15. Oh how I love this! So my style! The more wrinkly the better imo! The ruffle just takes it over the edge in a wonderful way. Very nice!

    Donna

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  16. Hi Michele. I just found you through Jami's fabulous linky party over at Freckled Laundry. I LOVE your table runner, especially how it is wrinkled and frayed...just gorgeous! I am your newest follower:) Hope you have a wonderful week ~ Tina

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  17. Gorgeous. I love the lightweight fabrics you used for this. I've had one on my list for 6 months and this only inspires me to get a move on. Thanks so much for linking it up to air your laundry Friday. Hope to see you tonight, sweetie!

    Jami

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  18. Love the natural lighting in the last few pictures!

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