Handmade runners are a way to create an attractive holiday table without spending a lot. They can be made in many different color and design options, and you'll be delighted with the easy and gorgeous results. This project is based on purchased place mats sewn together with a bright colored yarn.
While the one I made was a simple, ribbed cotton weave with primarily a red color along and gold and orange threads. Yours can be whatever you like, such as bright, metallic holiday prints or other inventive designs. Obviously, the place mats for this project should be fairly light and flexible in order to drape nicely over the edges of the table.
Total time to make this really simple table runner should be only an hour or less.
You’ll need.
Three 14" X 19" place mats (Mat size can vary some. The runner will look great regardless of size.)
One ball of medium-weight cotton yarn (mine was a gold color with a metallic glitter)
Large metal tapestry needle.
Finished size: 14″ x 57″.
If you need more length for a long table, just add a fourth (or fifth) place mat. Fringe or tassles on the four corners can be added to the runner for an added decorative touch.
What to do.
Set the place mats out in a row to form a long rectangle.
Using the yarn and tapestry needle, unite the edges of three place mats creating a zigzag pattern.
Make a similar zigzag decoration on the ends of the runner.
Get moving on this project.
I enjoyed the creative process and how it turned out. Although I used bright colors for a Christmas table decoration, you can use any fabric you want to make a runner for another season or occasion.
There it is! And it couldn't be simpler to make. You'll want to make a couple more to give as holiday gifts.
Note
Here is the simple holiday display that I put together for my table. (Every item was $1.50 or less (including each of three place mats. Paper ornaments were handmade from cut-outs of old Christmas cards with tiny bows attached.) Picture includes a glimpse of the runner that I made from ribbed cotton place mats.
While the one I made was a simple, ribbed cotton weave with primarily a red color along and gold and orange threads. Yours can be whatever you like, such as bright, metallic holiday prints or other inventive designs. Obviously, the place mats for this project should be fairly light and flexible in order to drape nicely over the edges of the table.
Total time to make this really simple table runner should be only an hour or less.
You’ll need.
Three 14" X 19" place mats (Mat size can vary some. The runner will look great regardless of size.)
One ball of medium-weight cotton yarn (mine was a gold color with a metallic glitter)
Large metal tapestry needle.
Finished size: 14″ x 57″.
If you need more length for a long table, just add a fourth (or fifth) place mat. Fringe or tassles on the four corners can be added to the runner for an added decorative touch.
Set the place mats out in a row to form a long rectangle.
Using the yarn and tapestry needle, unite the edges of three place mats creating a zigzag pattern.
Make a similar zigzag decoration on the ends of the runner.
Get moving on this project.
I enjoyed the creative process and how it turned out. Although I used bright colors for a Christmas table decoration, you can use any fabric you want to make a runner for another season or occasion.
There it is! And it couldn't be simpler to make. You'll want to make a couple more to give as holiday gifts.
Note
Here is the simple holiday display that I put together for my table. (Every item was $1.50 or less (including each of three place mats. Paper ornaments were handmade from cut-outs of old Christmas cards with tiny bows attached.) Picture includes a glimpse of the runner that I made from ribbed cotton place mats.
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