Sunday, October 11, 2009

Burlap Table Runner

Picture this….Virginia Tech…1989…a young co-ed pulls an almost all-nighter sewing by hand an Indian costume for Halloween.

Does, “Picture This”, make you think of the Golden Girls?

The costume has been worn several times over the years. The hand sewing worked like a charm!

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Being that the college student was an elementary education major, she kept all of the burlap scraps, “just in case”, she ever needed them.

Back to 2009….Burlap is big! I see it everywhere and am dying to make something. I go to my fabric stash and low and behold, there are my 1989 scraps, tucked away, “just in case”, and wouldn’t you know it, one scrap was perfect for a table runner.

I stenciled a monogram on either end and used iron-on hemming tape to add chocolate brown ribbon to all of the sides.

I’m so glad that I saved those scraps back in 1989!

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Be sure to visit Susan at Between Naps on the Porch and Kimba at A Soft Place to Land for this week’s links.

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28 comments:

  1. trishOctober 11, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Your table runner looks great! What a fun costume as well! :o)

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  2. Shanty 2 ChicOctober 11, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Super cute! I love burlap too! ~Ashley

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  3. Signing OutOctober 11, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Great table runner! It didn't cost you anything either, which is even better. I love the costume, too.

    Jane

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  4. Yvonne @ StoneGableOctober 11, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Paula, I love the table runner. A very updated and fresh look. What a good job and how inspiring!
    Yvonne

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  5. ~Country Lady~October 11, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Love the table runner....and you're a fellow HOKIE! What about that. I was a few years before you, but a proud graduate of Pamplin's College of Business at VA TECH!!

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  6. LeanneOctober 11, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    I love that table runner!! I am wanting to do something like that, but every year have my kids do "hand turkeys" on it.
    I think I may try yours, too!
    By the way, when I taught school, I had TONS of stuff saved like that. When I quit I gave it all away! :(

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  7. southerninspirationOctober 11, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    you're a cute little Indian squaw...I bet Mr. SP likes your costume!! :)
    Love the runner! Great job!

    Suzanne

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  8. Its So Very CheriOctober 11, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Burlap is such a great and thrifty fabric. I love the monogram as well.
    Cheri

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  9. Mid-Atlantic MarthaOctober 11, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Cute - love your indian look -- Just thought I'd let you know that I've got some "Virginia Is For Lovers" glasses on my give-a-way for my 100th post -- come on over if you're interested!

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  10. RisaOctober 11, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    Love the outfit ;-). Cute table runner. I can't believe you still have that fabric.

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  11. ShirleyOctober 11, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    Very clever table runner. I love it.

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  12. Phyllis @Around the HouseOctober 12, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    The runner is very nice, but I just have to say I do love the gourds, they are so different..I adore the costume....I am a new follower...come visit

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  13. bjOctober 12, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Like everyone right now, I am loving burlap. Going to make some monogramed pillows for my leather couches....
    I love your pretty runner...it looks great.

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  14. NancyOctober 12, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Very creative!

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  15. Amanda @ Serenity NowOctober 12, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Love it!!! :) Yours has much cleaner lines than mine...I love the ribbon all the way around!!

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  16. UnknownOctober 12, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    You're right about burlap being all the rage. I'm seeing it everywhere. Your table and new runner are lovely. Great job!!

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  17. Cathy CobblestoneOctober 12, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Love it - great idea! The monogram really makes it look "classy". I love burlap myself - I seem to be finding all kinds of uses for it these days. Thanks for sharing such a great idea.

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  18. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Love the table runner!!!


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  19. Manuela@A Cultivated NestOctober 12, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    Very cute! That's so great that you still had some!

    Manuela

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  20. JulieOctober 12, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    cute cute cute all of it
    xoxo
    Julie

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  21. SherriOctober 12, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    I love it! Burlap is SO making a come back. The stencil adds that elegant feel to it.

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  22. K@The Thrifty TeacherOctober 13, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    I can relate to your "educator majors save everything" comment. I am still finding things that I saved 6-10 years ago for my students.

    Super cute runner!

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  23. Amy {The Red Chair Blog}October 13, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    What a great runner! Isn't it nice when you can justify saving things "just in case" by actually using them :)

    The Golden Girls reference made me smile.

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  24. LeanneOctober 14, 2009 at 2:48 AM

    I love the table runner. The costume was pretty cute too.

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  25. KimMalkOctober 16, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    I saw your post from A Soft Place to Land. It caught my eye because today I just posted a couple of burlap ideas on my blog. One was a table runner. IF you get a chance, check them out. Nice job--on both counts!
    @ Cheap Chic Home.

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  26. michelle@somedaycraftsOctober 23, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Love both the table runner and the costumes. You've got some nice legs there:) You must work out a lot!!!! Thanks for linking up at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com

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  27. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comOctober 25, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    That runner is beautiful! I love burlap too - it is so much fun!

    XOOX
    Jen

    PS - I loved the costume picture!

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  28. JaneOctober 25, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Great use of the burlap scrap...the costume is fun too!
    Jane

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