Wandering in a fabric store and looking at and touching all kinds of beautiful fabric is one of my favorite things to do. I was thrilled to come across this beautiful fabric in a stack of returned fabric at Calico Corners and thought it would be perfect for the look I am going for in my kitchen update.
I decided to use it for a table runner and wanted to do something a little different and less formal. This is an easy and quick way to make a table runner and no sewing is involved.
Simply cut the fabric piece to the desired size - I used an old table runner as a pattern. Begin to pull threads, fraying all four edges as evenly as possible. Remember - perfection is not what you are going for here. The charm is in the frayed edges and the fact that they may not look exactly even. You want it to look like it happened naturally, over time. This took me less than 1/2 hour to make and I adore the look!
See in this post, how I used the same method last fall, to make a burlap table runner.
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I haven't done this fraying in ages. I think that your table runner is so pretty. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBalisha
I love the simplicity of the project! It will certainly be something on my to-do list and I am looking forward to visiting my fabric store to find just the right piece. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love this! What a great and simple idea for a pretty table runner.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. I used to do this and I think I will try it again. xo Laura
ReplyDeleteOh I love this idea..Thank you. B
ReplyDeleteI love the fringe on the edges. I am pinning this to try :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I have done this with burlap before. So easy.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric!! Looks great.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really nice fall fabric.
ReplyDeleteIt is gorgeous! Thanks for the tip:) Have a blessed evening dear friend! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful - nice job! Have a nice Thursday.
ReplyDeleteLove your fabric choice! Great idea for making a quick runner, too! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at "No-Sew." :) This is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty fabric! Pinning this! Juila
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely...such pretty fabric! :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeletethis turned out great!
ReplyDeleteIt's a treat to have you at Seasonal Sundays!
- The Tablescaper
Vicki, I love the colors and design in this fabric. Made a great runner! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
You've reminded me how simply some things can be done.
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! I'd love for you to link up to The DIY'ers link party! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-diyers-35.html
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea - so simple but so pretty. I'm off to see if I have any fabric in my stash that would work. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love table runners and always have one on so I was pretty excited to see your no sew table runner on You're Gonna Love It! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and such beautiful fabric. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity and beauty of this table runner - will look more closely at the fabric remnants!
ReplyDeleteI am delighted that you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Nice to know since I can't sew.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea...love it because I don't really know how to sew. Although, I would love to learn :)
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