Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Custom Table Runner

The custom table runner I'm showing you today was a collaborative effort between a Beyond the Screen Door reader, Karen and myself.
                  
Karen purchased a table runner from me this past fall. A few months ago she wrote to ask if I would be interested in making another for her from her own fabric scraps. 
I was so impressed when I opened her package. Karen not only sent all her fabric and trim but she had drawn out a diagram with how she wanted it laid out and the dimensions. That's half the battle! 
 I tweaked her design just a bit to better accommodate the patterns, which she gave me permissions to do.  The end result is a beautiful, personally custom table runner that goes wonderfully with the other fabrics, patterns and colors in Karen's home.
This particular runner is 108" long (including the 6" ruffle on each end) x 21" wide. We used 7 trims and 8 different fabrics. 
This is just one idea of what you could create with all your left over fabric scraps from window treatments, bedding, pillows or upholstery projects. I think that's why I have such a hard time throwing fabric scraps away! Just think of the possibilities!


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16 comments:

  1. LoriApril 20, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    wow, the trim work is amazing.

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  2. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    That is beautiful! I can imagine how pretty it is on a table - lovely once again.

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  3. Amy ChalmersApril 20, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    That was a ton of work adding all the trims and then splicing it together! It came out fantastic1

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  4. KimMalkApril 20, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Beautiful job, Karen has gorgeous fabrics in her home, you've tied them together fabulously.

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 20, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    It's just gorgeous, Sonya! I love all the fabrics used ~ it's a nice assortment and they all work so well together! The toile is just beautiful.

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  6. LApril 20, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    That is a gorgeous table runner. Love all the fabric pieces and trim.
    Beautiful, Sonya and Karen! Enjoy your new runner.
    have a happy day~

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  7. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Hi Sonya!

    It's gorgeous! Both my grandma and great grandma were seamstresses, so I have an appreciation for your work. The trim and ruffle are beautiful!

    Happy Easter!
    ~Michelle :)

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  8. Shelley@1510farmhousefancyApril 20, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Beautiful and creative - as always!!! Thanks for providing another dose of inspiration!! Hope you and your family have a wonderful and blessed Easter!
    Shelley

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  9. GloriaApril 20, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Gorgeous! Beautiful fabric of Karen's and beautiful sewing masterpiece of yours!
    Best,
    Gloria

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  10. Allyson PecilunasApril 20, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Gorgeous!! I love your work!

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  11. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I like the colors and the fabric. Great Job! Hugs! Loretta's Giveaway

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  12. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasApril 20, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    This is gorgeous Sonya! Love the fabrics and trims and the way it is all put together!

    SO pretty!

    Lou Cinda

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  13. KimMalkApril 20, 2011 at 4:54 PM

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  14. All That GlittersApril 21, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    I'm in love Sonya!!! Her fabric choices are just beautiful!!!

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  15. PaulaApril 21, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Sonya,
    That is so gorgeous and the colors would go beautifully in my dining room. The only problem that I see is that my table is 18' long.
    You are so talented my blogging friend, I love to see all of you little pretties!!
    Hope that you have a beautiful Holy Week!
    Paula

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  16. StephanieApril 22, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Love all the fabric - will make her table look fabulous!

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