Painted Burlap Table Runner with Scalloped Edges
Last week, when I posted about our ever-changing screened porch room (you can read it here), I noticed a big glaring design problem I had in the space.
My table looked like a big, giant white blob in the photographs!
Very functional table that can adjust to 3 different levels, but it is an eyesore. Functional, but kinda ugly.
I decided to dress it up a little this weekend, so I made an easy no-sew painted burlap table runner.
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Painted Burlap Table Runner
For this project, you will need:
For this project, I used a roll of 12″ burlap ribbon I purchased some time ago at Walmart for only $5.99. The edges are pre-sewn, so you don’t have to finish them. This is the best table runner fabric ever! Of course, my outdoor table is not very wide, so a 12″ table runner is perfect.
First, I cut the burlap to the length needed to cover the table and to have about 8″ overlap on each side.
Next, I taped off the navy and lime green stripes using a tape measure and painter’s tape. For the first two colors, I used acrylic craft paint.
It took a couple of coats of paint to cover the burlap, so I let it dry overnight. The next morning, I taped off the areas for the third orange color and let it dry for a few hours.
Scalloped edges can be tricky, but I have an easy solution to make it work.
I started with a plastic lid from my recycling bin that would create an equal number of scallops at each end. I made a straight line near the center of the lid with a Sharpie to create a guide to follow to line up each scallop. Then, it was easy to trace the half-circle shape of the scallops and cut out each scallop edge.
For anyone who has ever worked with burlap, I can imagine what you are thinking: “How do you keep the burlap from unraveling?”
I solved that problem with just a bit more paint.
The paint acts as a sealant for the edges. I also considered using Mod Podge for a clean sealant, but I liked the extra pop of color on the edges instead.
With this simple, no-sew, low-cost project, my outdoor table doesn’t look like a white blob.
“The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.” Proverbs 10:8
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You did a great job! This runner looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty
Thanks
The painted burlap table runner is so pretty! I love how you added color to it, and great tip on painting the scalloped edges. #HomeMattersParty
What a great idea. I have a roll of burlap I could do something like this with. #HomeMattersPArty
Thanks Emily. This was such an easy project and a great way to use up what I had.
I love you runner with the scalloped edge! I love the colors especially! Thanks for sharing on #HomeMattersParty
Jeannee
Thanks Jeannee. We are going to miss you at #HomeMattersParty
I love how this turned out! Table runners are so expensive…this is a great alternative, plus it’s one-of-a-kind::) Thanks for sharing at the Home Matters Link Party:) #HomeMattersParty
Thanks again Sara
I just love this! I always use this for walls but never thought about a table runner #HomeMattersParty
Looks beautiful.Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersparty. We would love to have you again next week.
Thanks Sahana! Working on a few new projects today so I should have more to share for the next few weeks. Looking forward to checking out the other link-ups.
What a great idea! Love the scalloped edges!
Thank you so much for sharing your fun project over at Waste Not Wednesday 🙂
Thanks Sam. I look forward to seeing the new projects this week.
This turned out absolutely amazing! Such a pretty and smart idea for an outdoor table! Thanks for sharing your tutorial with us at Merry Monday!
Thanks Marie.
Hi Donna, I’m Anne, and I’m visiting from the Handmade Hangout blog hop. Your burlap runner came out beautiful! I love working with burlap, and you’ve given me inspiration for some new techniques. Thanks! Anyway, have a wonderful day, and I hope you can pop over to my blog (https://birdsongbitsandpieces.blogspot.com) sometime to say hi!
Thanks Anne. I actually saw someone use the scalloped edges on drapery and that kind of inspired what I did. Got to love Pinterest. Thanks for visiting and I’ll stop on over to your blog and see what you have been up to as well.