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Home » Spring Project: Ruffled BURLAP Runner Tutorial!

Uncategorized · April 6, 2010

Spring Project: Ruffled BURLAP Runner Tutorial!

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I have had a few people ask me to post a tutorial for my Spring burlap runner. So here it is!
{Spring Ruffled Table Runner}
Materials:
Burlap
Fabric scraps or fat quarters
Fabric for back of runner
Ribbon or quilt binding
Quilt batting
Sewing machine and thread
Pins
Here’s what you do:
First decide how long you want your runner to be. I wanted mine to be 60 inches in length by 17 inches wide. Then cut your burlap to that size. 
Once the burlap is cut, cut your fabric for the backing. I used two different fabrics that I alternated for the back — two panels of each fabric. If you are making panels for the back, sew them together so they are the same size as the burlap piece. 
Then cut your quilt batting to the same size. Lay all three pieces together, with the quilt batting in the middle. Pin it in place, then sew around the perimeter — sewing the three layers together. Then lay the runner out on your work surface. Decide where you want your big ric rac to be on the quilt. I measure to the center of the runner, and then I measure the middle of that total and put the ric rac in that space — 1/4 of the way on each side. Pin it in place, then sew it.
Now take your ribbon or quilt binding material and fold it in half, fitting the edge of the runner in the fold of the ribbon. Start the ribbon on one side of the runner — not at a corner. Pin in place all the way around the runner. At the corners, make a 90-degree fold and pin in place. Make sure to fold the end of the ribbon under so there are no fraying edges. Now sew the ribbon in place.

Now it’s time to make the ruffles. I made mine 3.5 inches in width. I double the length of each fat quarter — 36 inches. I cut each fat quarter into two 3.5 inch wide sections, then I sewed the two pieces together. Then I sewed around the edge of each fabric strip. This keeps the fabric from fraying too much. Once I sewed around each fabric strip, I then sewed a wider strip down the entire length of each strip — making sure to back stitch at one end and not the other. Then I took the exposed ends of thread and pulled, creating a ruffle. Then I took each ruffled strip over to the runner and fit it to the width of the runner — making the ruffles uniform. I did this for each fabric strip. For a 60 inch runner — I had 13 ruffles plus the two strips of big ric rac. I spaced each of the ruffles about 3/4 of an inch apart. Once all the fabric strips were ruffled, I laid them out on the runner and then pinned them in place. It takes a little bit of patience, because you might have to rearrange the spacing so that it is all uniform.
Then I sewed each of the ruffles onto the runner. Once the ruffles were sewn, I frayed the edges of each ruffle for a little interest.

And I was done!
Now I have a fun, ruffly runner to brighten up my kitchen! And, it matches my ruffly burlap banner!
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Thanks for coming over and have a Fantastic Day!

XOXO
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Comments

  1. Stephanie Lynn says

    April 9, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    This is beautiful! Love the ruffles and the colors are gorgeous! Another amazing project!

  2. [email protected] Beautiful says

    April 8, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    So cute. Jen…you have the CUTEST fabric ever!!!

    ~Amanda

  3. [email protected] says

    April 7, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    So cute, cute, cute! I love those colorful ruffles on it!

    Manuela

  4. Nikki says

    April 7, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    This is one of the cutest things EVER!

  5. Chris says

    April 7, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    I am SO behind on blog reading, and this was such a nice "welcome back" present! Your colors and fabrics are gorgeous! Love it!

  6. In this wonderful life... says

    April 7, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE that runner!!

  7. In this wonderful life... says

    April 7, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE that runner!!

  8. Mandy says

    April 7, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    You do such cute things with burlap! It seems to be all the rage lately and I want to jump on the bandwagon – just wondering where you get your burlap – is that something you can buy at a fabric store? the local feed store? A special burlap store? Thanks! Mandy, http://www.craftedition.blogspot.com

  9. Leslie says

    April 7, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    Oh my gosh! So freakin' cute! I definately need to make the table runner. I am so excited! What a great idea!

  10. Meet Virginia says

    April 7, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    Too cute! It is so fun and springy!!

    ~Morgan

    Meet Virginia Crafts
    Meet Virginia's Etsy Shop

  11. { L } says

    April 7, 2010 at 3:05 AM

    Ahhh, this is one of my TOP favorite things you've done!! You should sell them for people like me who don't sew. :p

    I'm a big fan of the ruffles. So pretty!

  12. Jesse says

    April 7, 2010 at 2:59 AM

    I love this, so cute!

  13. The DIY Show Off says

    April 7, 2010 at 2:09 AM

    I love it! It's so pretty!

    R

  14. Sue (Someone's Mom) says

    April 7, 2010 at 1:51 AM

    Well, this is over my head…but I loved reading about it. Sewing involved…not possible for me. I read back through the posts, the wristlets are darling!

    We brought mom home today. She has a lot of strength building to do, but she is so much happier at home. I'm sticking around here for a few weeks…should be able to get back a bit to blogging.

    Sue

  15. FleaMarketTrixie says

    April 7, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    cute, cute, cute, love that table runner!!!

  16. KMfamily ;-) says

    April 7, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    THAT IS SUCH A CHEERY LITTLE TABLE RUNNER!!!
    I can totally see this idea in more than one way for a little girls room…you could go ruffle crazy!!!

    GREAT JOB!!!

  17. [email protected] The Picket Fence says

    April 6, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    That is super cute–I love the fun bright ruffles against the rustic burlap!

  18. Amy says

    April 6, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    what a pretty idea to cover a table..

  19. Crafts and Deals says

    April 6, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    this is TOO CUTE!!

  20. Kami @ Sweet Charli... says

    April 6, 2010 at 9:31 PM

    Wow! Look at you go today with these cute Spring projects! So cute! And thanks again for featuring the Birthday Contest on your sidebar, I have had many submissions from your blog! 🙂

    Kami

  21. Love Stitched says

    April 6, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    I LOVE your runner! adorable! Thanks for sharing…I am just LOVING all the burlap tutorials out there right now!

    p.s. – I can't wait for my giveaway next week!

    {Brittany}

  22. Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says

    April 6, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    Ca-ute runner!! Thanks!

  23. Room to Inspire says

    April 6, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    This is just perfect for Spring. I just love all of the colorful fabric you used. I need to make a run to the fabric store for sure!

    Chelsea

  24. Lei says

    April 6, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    You must want to spend all your time in your living room! So fun and colorful. 🙂

  25. the thrifty ba says

    April 6, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    i am sooo ready for spring! this just screams spring is here! (we had snow last night and we might have somemore this afternoon)
    wonderful job!

  26. jennykate77 says

    April 6, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    You make it seem so easy, Jen! That runner is seriously one of the cutest things I've seen in a long time. I love it!♥

  27. Miss Anne says

    April 6, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    YOU are so adorable. 🙂 ty for this tutorial.

    I'm falling in LOVE with burlap. 🙂

  28. Kristi says

    April 6, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    This is just so sweet and adds a lot of color! 🙂 Very spring like! I came over from Tip Junkie's "tip me tuesday" 🙂 Have a good week!!

  29. Love the Decor! says

    April 6, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    This is darling!!
    Stop over for my giveaway when you get a chance

  30. Jen says

    April 6, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    Lovely Jen! Just like everything else you do 🙂 I love all the ideas that use scrap fabric – I knew I was saving it for something!

tutorial · March 29, 2010

Spring Project: Ruffled BURLAP Runner

Tatertots & Jello is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
I’m so excited to be guest blogging over at Kristine McKay Designs today!

She has an amazing blog and is so talented!

I am sharing a the tutorial on how to make this fun Spring project to brighten up your kitchen.

Will you come over and say hi?
Thanks!

Have a Wonderful Monday!
XOXO

PS – A new giveaway is coming up in a few hours. I think you’ll love it!

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  1. diy beauty says

    June 15, 2014 at 1:39 AM

    I am regular reader, how are you everybody? This paragraph posted at this web site is really nice.

  2. [email protected] Stories of A to Z says

    March 30, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    I love your runner! I missed this post somehow. I hope you'll link up tomorrow for my Ready, Set, Vignette Party!

  3. Fleur de Bee says

    March 30, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    DARLING !!!! I want to do this to some skirts I just bought my daughter. Maybe I'll just send them YOUR way to do for me seeing as I am blogging and commenting at 2 AM! At least I made it right?! lol!

  4. Atelier de Charo says

    March 30, 2010 at 3:45 AM

    So creative runner!!!

  5. Amber B. says

    March 30, 2010 at 1:49 AM

    That is the most adorable table runner ever. You amaze me!!!!

  6. Julie Harward says

    March 29, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    Love these ruffles and the colors…so pretty! 😀

  7. Carmen says

    March 29, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    Can you just make me one of these? 😉 I don't sew.

  8. jennykate77 says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    OH.MY.GOSh, Jen! Just when I think you can't come up with anything cuter or more creative, you totally blow that thought right outta the water! This is so stinkin' adorable! Why can't I sew?! I've got to teach myself…I need one of these and one of those cute spring pennants to match!

  9. Kristen says

    March 29, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    that is just about the cutest thing I've ever seen

  10. Mommy of Two 24/7 says

    March 29, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    I love Kristine McKay's creations! She is great! 🙂

    I was inspired by your pictures of the burlap runner that has your fabric eggs on it- and though of another way you can have the eggs year round too! 🙂 You could make a garland out of the fabric eggs and tie them together with the burlap! 🙂

    I might have to make this and then post it later, but it was inspired by your creativity! 🙂

    Have a great day! 🙂

  11. [email protected]:podge says

    March 29, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    Very cute! I have been asking around – how do you get rid of the "dusty" smell from burlap? I just bought some and can't stand the smell. Where do you get yours? Mine smells like a garden shed and am not sure I want to use it for any home dec project as the smell will make me sneeze!

  12. Susan in SC says

    March 29, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    I LOVE this!!! What a great idea!!

  13. MiMi says

    March 29, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    Just checked it out and commented. SO CUTE! As usual.

  14. Harris says

    March 29, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    SO CUTE! I just saw that I WON one of the giveaways!! This is RaKae. How do I get a hold of them? THANKS!!! I AM SUPER EXCITED!!!!

  15. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    March 29, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Oh my word! Jen, that runner screams "Amanda! Make me!!!" 😉

  16. beckaboots says

    March 29, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    Very fun and ruffly! I love the colors that you always choose! So bright and happy 🙂

  17. Rhonda says

    March 29, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    I love ruffles. I hope this trend stays around a while! How is your family. Hopefully doing better now! Have a great Monday!

  18. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    March 29, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    Just stopped over there, Jen. Love the ruffles! I just found Kristine's blog a couple of weeks ago and love it. She is so creative!

  19. Lori Holt says

    March 29, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    LOVE it! I also use burlap alot in projects around the house…I really like the texture of it and the way that it shows off the other fabrics. Too cute.
    happy everything,
    Lori

  20. The Cox's says

    March 29, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    Where do you buy the burlap? Thanks!

  21. Kim @ Frostmeblog.blogspot.com says

    March 29, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    How clever! A great way to use a lot of colors (and leftover scraps!!!)

    Kim @ http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com
    party inspiration

  22. MCH PHOTOGRAPHY says

    March 29, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    So cute!! Love the ruffle runner!

  23. Kelli @ RTSM says

    March 29, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    Adorable! You always have the cutest fabrics! Do you buy most of them online?!?

  24. Red Door Home says

    March 29, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    This looks so bright and cute!

  25. Jaime @ Our Journey says

    March 29, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    Oh I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!! On my way to check out the tutorial!

  26. Queen of Dreamsz says

    March 29, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    This is so pretty!

  27. [email protected] says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    Kristine is awesome! When she contacted me about guest posting at my site, I almost flipped out! You are awesome. Everything you do is amazing!

  28. House of Smith's says

    March 29, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    So cute! I love this look!
    I need to get on makin' some ruffles around here… with my new ruffle footer attachment! sheesh, after THIS cute project… what am I WAITING for!? lol.
    Shelley

  29. Jenna says

    March 29, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    SOO creative!

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