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Monday, February 17, 2014

Burlap Runner


Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. We are supposed to get 6 inches of snow today! I am glad I can just stay home today and I am also glad the hubby is not traveling this week so he can snow blow instead of me. That is not my favorite job.

I spent some of my weekend party planning for the wine and cheese party we are having next weekend and I CAN'T wait! I needed a runner for the table and I found this cute one over at Inspired by Charm. The burlap is from Joann's which fits perfectly with the other touches of gold I have planned.

gold polka dot burlap runner - the colored door


It was very easy to make, no sewing I just used some hem tape. I got one yard and cut a strip 13inches wide. 1) Because this burlap is painted I could not pull one string out as a guide for easy cutting so I measured all the way down and cut across a line. 2) I folded over a 1/2 inch along the edge and just pressed it down with my fingers. 3) I then lay down my heat n bond under the fold.
burlap runner - the colored door

4) I used an old towel over top the burlap as I was ironing because I did not want to get any of the heat and bond on my iron and I was afraid the paint might also come off. I also had an old towel underneath just in case the paint melted with the heat. 5) The finished edge turned out really nice. And the paint stayed put but the heat and bond was messy so I am glad I had a towel on top.


burlap runner - the colored door
And here is the finished runner.

gold polka dot burlap runner - the colored door

I only "hemmed" the sides, I left the ends raw. You could also "hem" these if you wanted too.

burlap runner - the colored door

It looks really cute, I am so pleased with how it came out.

Gold polka dot burlap runner - the colored door


gold polka dot burlap runner - the colored door


gold polka dot burlap runner - the colored door


I love quick and easy projects. That is one thing off my list for the party, I need to get crackin on the
rest of my list.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!



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12 comments:

  1. I love your runner! Polka-dots are so fun. You are ready for Spring. :-)
    Blessings,
    Kim @ Curtain Queen Creates

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  2. Thanks so much Kim. I am ready for spring to bad spring is a long ways away. I will have to pretend inside since we just got 6 inches of snow yesterday.

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  3. This is really pretty. I am a sucker for metallic paint, dots and texture.

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  4. Thanks for stopping by Carmody! I too am a sucker for polka dots, metallic and texture! This is the perfect combo.

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  5. I saw this fabric recently and almost got some...guess I'll have to go back. So pretty and simple. Thanks for sharing at The Makers.
    Corey @ TinySidekick.com

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  6. This is so pretty, I love the way the runner turned out and the raw ends!

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  7. Very cute! I love anything burlap :) Thank you for linking up to Moonlight and Mason Jars. Pinning this fun project!

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  8. I love that burlap! I might have to order some. I'd love it if you'd like to drop by and share your project at my weekly party. A new one just started today. Theresa @DearCreatives

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  9. Wendy Webster WilliamsFebruary 21, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    That is so pretty! I like how you used the wine corks with your candle.

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  10. So pretty! I love the gold dots and think this would be a sweet base for an Easter table scape. Thank you for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!

    Alison

    Nancherrow

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  11. I love the burlap with the gold dots and the simple way you made it into something lovely, practical and beautiful. I can imagine the whole thing sticking to the iron if you hadn't been so sensible!

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  12. I love it! The gold dots are adorable!

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