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Ruffled Burlap Table Runner {How to Cut Burlap} {DIY}
I’ve been wanting to make a burlap table runner with pretty white ruffles for a while now. Thinking it would be perfect spring, I jumped on the blogland burlap bus and got to work.
This was a crazy easy project. Pretty cheap too– about $10.
I started by cutting the burlap. I wanted it to hang over the edge of our dining room table so I cut it to size. Speaking of cutting burlap, do you know the trick to cutting burlap? No? Well you’re in luck because I paid attention when the JoAnn Fabric lady cut mine, and I learned the trick. Here’s how to cut burlap.
Tadah!
Then I got to work on the ruffles. I bought a yard of white muslin and cut two 5 inch strips. But after making one ruffle I realized that one yard wasn’t enough. Drats. So I headed back to JoAnn’s and bought 3 yards of white muslin and cut two 5 inch strips. Again.
I grabbed a needle and thread and started a running stitch. You can skip the needle and thread, and do this with your sewing machine. However, mine needs to be serviced so needle and thread it was.
I pulled the thread to bunch up the fabric, making the ruffles. I used an end of my runner to be sure that my ruffle was the correct length. I planned on sewing the ruffle to the burlap but the impatient side of me came out, and I decided to go with my trusty hot glue gun. I put a dot of glue every inch or so. It worked perfectly.
I’m not gonna lie, the ruffle on the other side of the table hasn’t been made… yet. I was losing sunlight when I took these photos yesterday. Priorities.
What do you think of my St. Patrick’s Day centerpiece display? I kept some thrifty hurricanes from our wedding, so I pulled them out and threw in some candles and split peas.
Have you taken a ride on the blogland burlap bus? What’d ya make?
I love your table. The candles are fantastic!
Nice work! The ruffle gives the burlap that nice lady-like feel 🙂
I was just trying to explain to a friend how to cut burlap correctly. I’m going to have to send her this post! Love the ruffle on the end too.
Adorable!!!
This tutorial is amazing! I’m definitely making one.
I LOVE this runner!!!!! And the St. Patricks decor is precious.
You’re awesome. I love the table runner! The white ruffle is so perfect–keeps it from looking too rustic-y. And the hurricanes are amazing!
Love this! How cute! The hurricanes are still my favorite
How cute! I am not into burlap at all but I think this looks really cute and I love your hurricanes! I don’t decorate for St. Patricks Day I just skip to spring. xo
I love how you call it the blogland burlap bus, ha ha! So true how we all get inspired to do similar things! 🙂
Love the burlap and love your hurricanes! Beautiful!
Your table looks so cute! I love how the ruffles add a feminine flair to the burlap runner.
Love the runner and your St. Patty’s Day set up! And thanks for the burlap cutting tip 🙂
I’m in love with this! Great tip on the burlap. We are making a pillow out of burlap for the ring bear in our wedding.
This looks so cute! I love love love thee ruffle and that it’s white. And now I kind of want one for myself, which isn’t the most practical idea since I have a pile of started projects. Danger!
Liking the centerpieces, too! Great use of the hurricanes.
I absolutely love this runner! I have some extra burlap left from another project and I am going to make this for my dining table. Thank you for the idea 🙂 Saw this over at Homestories
Burlap is the devil. But your table runner is quite lovely. I’m linking to this post tomorrow. I’m glad you actually paid attention at Joann’s. I watched the lady do it but she was really rude and was doing it quickly. And I’m a slow learner…
I am so in love with burlap this season! I used lentils too and just love the way you have made this into a simple centerpiece for your table! Pinning this!
Thanks for the inspiration.
Michelle
http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/
How beautiful! I love the way it looks on your table. Gorgeous!
I love the burlap with the frill and thank you for sharing the “how to cur burlap” – makes it look easier.
OMG, I love that!!!! I have not jumped on the burlap bandwagon just yet but you are making me want to 🙂 love the candles too!
SO cute! and creative. i need to do this. and pin it 🙂
Very pretty and simple! Stopping by from {tatter tots & jello}.
This is beautiful! That table runner is fantastic and I love your jars. I have made quite a few of those and even use the same green peas. I hope you will link up to my St. Patty’s Day Project Parade.
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/03/st-pattys-day-project-parade-linky.html
Oh that is super easy! Love this! I found you on Tater Tots and Jello. I’d love to have you link up with us for Fun Stuff Fridays linky party at Toys In The Dryer. http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/03/fun-stuff-fridays-13.html
Loving your fun ruffled table runner! I think I need to buy some split peas. Would you be willing to link up this post to my Springtime Holiday Link Party. I’s love to have you. http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/02/springtime-holiday-link-party.html
I’m in love with that runner!! So cute! I would love for you to link up this project to Do Something Crafty Friday (it runs all week): http://seevanessacraft.com/2012/03/do-something-crafty-29/
This is lovely!
Would love it if you would share it with my readers and post it on my web site – http://www.ohmy-creative.com. Join the Community and post as many projects as you like!
Susan
The muslin ruffle is very pretty! I love burlap projects, have made quite a few runners and some bags. You should send the cutting tutorial to some of the fabric stores I shop at. I am always having to tell them how to cut it correctly. LOL
Although your runner does look fabulous, I LOVE the split peas. I’ve been trying to figure out what to put in my hurricanes and hadn’t thought of those. Thanks!
I love the split peas! I can’t help but shriek when I see cheap vase fillers and so organic. I kept thinking of Ireland just reading your post good job!!
You are invited to share this with my blog hop:
http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/03/show-your-stuff-13-chocolate-cover.html
These are so cute! I love the split peas and what a great way to make burlap so fancy and pretty! I’m your newest follower – just found you through Tatertotsandjello! New to the blogging world! Thanks for sharing!
Stopping by from the Weekend Wrap UP Party!!! http://queenofsavings.com
Your blog just made my day!! Love your table runner and how it is practically no-sew! Never saw that idea to make it ruffle, like that. So cute. And I love how you used natural elements like split peas in the candle holders. Geez, how did I not come across your blog yet?? Definitely following you now! : )
Caroline @ Double the Decor
Chelsea, I just featured your split pea hurricane lanterns over on my site- Ashbee Design. I have a hard time finding ideas for St. Patrick’s Day that aren’t cutesy. This fits perfectly. It is a great idea and the runner you added to it is perfect. Thanks for inspiring me! Marji@ AshbeeDesign. Started following you today!
Gorgeous! I absolutely love it. And you’ve even left me thinking that I *might* be able to pull off making the ruffles myself. We have that exact same dining table, and I love how this dresses it up, while being very simple. I also love the candles. Would never have thought of using split peas for a base under the candles.
I don’t tend to decorate for most holiday, nor do I really change things up with the seasons.
(Visiting from Feature Yourself Friday)
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looks great ~ love it! i’m pretty partial to burlap, too 🙂
Love this, craved this when I saw the first pic in your post….thought forget about it because I don’t sew….finished reading and OMG I am so excited because I can do this. Great instruction. Thanks so much. THis is going to look so cute on my Dining Room table. Thanks so much!
Good idea. Thanks for sharing. I love the split peas under the candles. 🙂
This is so cute! We would love to have you link this up to our party! http://griffithsrated.blogspot.com/2012/03/sunday-best-fashion-crafts.html
-chelz
griffithsrated.blogspot.com
Love this! I put a link to this on one of my posts about St. Patrick’s Day. http://www.lilmrscrafty.com
Wow!!! It’s so simple, but soo cute:) I’ve been looking for a table runner to make and I think I will be making one soon!!! I’m pinnning this and I’m your newest follower:):)
This looks beautiful! We are so glad that you linked up to “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” Hope you’ll be back next week! -The Sisters
Love how this turned out. Pinning! Would love to have you link this up to my party going on over on my blog. Would LOVE to have you! 🙂
Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com
http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/03/wow-me-wednesday-41.html
We love this!! We especially love the colors! 🙂 We would love it if you would link it up at our Party!!
-Your Newest Followers
http://natural-nester.blogspot.com/2012/03/naturally-nifty-linky-party-5.html
mmmm i love it – and how you made is so quickly….you proved it didn’t have to be a huge production with hauling out the old sewing machine, right? thanks for sharing!! would love to have ya pop over for a visit anytime! xo
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I am visiting via Centsational Girl. I adore your project. So clever!
Happy day, happy spring, happy happy everything!
Love the rough burlap with the soft ruffle…very cool. Looks great! Nice job!
Would love if you came by to link it up to my party happening now! I would love to have you!
Stacey of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com
This is great!!! Love it!!!
A beautiful table and a great table runner tutorial.