Sunday, April 24, 2011

Inexpensive (Faux) Grain Sack Table Runner

Happy Easter to everyone.  By now you are likely relaxing and fed well on turkey, ham, lamb or whatever ever else you enjoy for your Easter lunch/dinner.  

A little while ago, I got this new dining table that extends to a whopping 12 feet. Which makes it hard to find a cloth or runner that actually fits it. While pondering in the fabric shop last week, I came across this material intended for tea towels. Sold by the meter, it has two edges already hemmed, which makes it ideal to use as a table runner. I bought a 4 meter piece and frayed the edges because I am really lazy about sewing.


I think it looks a lot like the vintage grain sack fabric that is so popular at the moment.  It also comes in blue and green.  I got 4 meters for $17.00 as it was 40% off. 

I had a small crowd for dinner today.  Each person got a chocolate dipped marshmallow (see my previous post) and a clay tag with an Easter chick on it.  If you want to see how to make these tags the Beach Cottage blog has a tutorial.  You can see it HERE but you have to pay for it, or HERE on McCarthy Designs Blog.  Or you can buy them from Ness Lockyer who makes the best ones I have seen.  Check out Ness's Etsy shop Marley and Lockyer.

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22 comments:

  1. erin's art and gardensApril 24, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    brilliant!! table runner.....and it comes in blue, you say? oh boy,I'll have to see if I can find that here!

    happy easter,
    erin
    xxoo

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  2. the gardener's cottageApril 24, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    i love your table runner and i really love the way your dining room turned out. it is gorgous. it looks put together and yet very welcoming. very beautiful.

    xo
    janet

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  3. JimmyApril 24, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Raz,...I have question for you. What should I wear to a formal outdoor (at a horse farm),6pm wedding? There must be options. I'm not wanting to die in the sun and heat!

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  4. vintage girl at heartApril 24, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Happy Easter..love your style...the chickie is so adorable!

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  5. EvaApril 24, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Great idea! And it looks so lovely!

    Eva x

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  6. sharon santoni at my french country homeApril 24, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I love your little gifts for your lunch guests, and the table runner looks great.
    Sharon
    x

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  7. Tom StephensonApril 24, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Did you mean: 'know' "...who you're talking to" ?

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  8. Tricia Rose Rough LinenApril 24, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    WHICH FABRIC SHOP?! I used to buy narrow-loom linen fabric at Poppy's in Oakland before they closed, so I have been bereft for years...

    I love your use of the fabric - your table looks like a true refectory table, long and narrow (32"? 30"?) I'd make you a tablecloth...

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  9. Sarah BApril 24, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    What a great solution! I've never seen fabric sold like that but I love the idea. It looks great!

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  10. MarkApril 24, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I love that fabric.
    Okay, now I need to go eat some leftovers.
    m.

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  11. UnknownApril 24, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    A very pretty room! I love the mix of elegant (chandy, glassware, those lovely tall windows) with the rustic (woods, runner etc.) Looks great. I picked up some of the same tea toweling. Happy Easter.

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  12. Bonnie KApril 24, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    You are so creative! The table and the chocolate coverd marshmellows look great. I can almost smell the hyacinths.

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  13. RazmatazApril 24, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    My table is 30"W and goest o 12 feet long.

    I purchased this at Fabricland. (in Canada) It was hidden away under the cutting bench along with all the linings. I asked what it was celled and they said Tea toweling. It lovely and thick, but I do imagine it will shrink a lot. I bought it extra long.

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  14. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityApril 24, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Chania, I love your new table runner. What a brilliant idea. I've seen that stuff, although not in such a nice pattern. I may have to go and get myself some. Is it on sale right now?

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  15. Joyful ThingsApril 24, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Well, I'm stealing that idea! It looks great and I won't have to finish the sides just the ends - wonderful, thanks, J

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  16. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 25, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Your dining room is beautiful! I just made a similar runner out of the towel fabric. I am a non-sewer so I used iron on tape for the hem. Yours looks wonderful.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  17. brismodApril 25, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    I've seen something similar in a magazine here and it was very expensive. It looks great on your new table. I hope you had a nice Easter. xx

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  18. Bettina GoodwinApril 25, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Love this idea. Can I ask what fabric store you found it in?

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  19. MinnieApril 25, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    What a fabulous and easy idea for a runner. Your table display looks so pretty, as usual. I always think how fun it would be to be a guest at one of your gatherings because you always decorate so simply but festively. I love those clay tags. Each time you feature them, I keep meaning to make a batch of my own. I'll have to do so soon to get it out of my system!

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  20. Ginger@cottageonrosewoodApril 25, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I too LOVE that fabric. I have been hunting for something similar online and have yet to find it. Did they have any more???

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  21. Hopeless ChestApril 25, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Love that table runner. I'd be interested in making one for our new wine cabinet. Where did you get the fabric?

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  22. Donna@anangloinquébecMay 10, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    OMG...love love love the table, the armoire...the whole deal!

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I love to read each and every comment and are thrilled that you take the time to send one. Thank you so much. Chania

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