Painted Canvas Table Runner
Here’s a simple idea for your table that’s been done several times before, but the possibilities are so endless, you can still create a design that’s all yours.Start with one of my all-time favorites: the canvas drop cloth. (If you’ve never bought one of these, they’re in the paint section at Wal-Mart, Lowes, or Home Depot.)Cut a piece to fit your table and sew up the sides & ends to finish the edges. OR, leave the edges raw for a little more rustic look. Then you have a blank canvas to do whatever you want with. You could use the freezer paper method to paint a crisp design or monogram, or use a stamp & a paint brush like I did on one recently.
Adding ribbon & trim can give it a completely different look as well.
Want more inspiration? Here are a few more versions from some crafty bloggers…
Sew Woodsy
A Little Knick Knack
Kate’s PlaceAnd I’m sharing mine at a few of these sites. Check them out!
October 10, 2011 @ 1:56 pm
Great idea! I have used burlap, guess I forgot about using canvas! Thanks for the reminder!
October 10, 2011 @ 2:14 pm
seriously love all of these ideas. I would love to make some for the Traveling Door but one of my friends has done runners and I don't want to step on any toes. Still, I may just run this by her. These are just too great not to try.
Thanks for sharing.
Pam
October 11, 2011 @ 3:39 am
Thank you for the inspiration. Have been thinking about a new table runner. And this would look great. Thank you for sharing. Bobbie
October 11, 2011 @ 3:56 am
It's just lovely! I guess I need to go get a fresh new dropcloth for a runner. Maybe I'll get a couple – just 'cause mine are pretty grody. Thanks for sharing the other runners too!
October 11, 2011 @ 4:33 pm
So sweet. Love the vintage feel to it. Simplicity at its best!
October 11, 2011 @ 5:49 pm
WOW!!! Love it 🙂 Thank you so much for posting… you have just inspired me. You'll see a post of my creation soon with a credit to you!
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October 12, 2011 @ 12:26 am
Love your runner and the inspiration!
October 12, 2011 @ 12:43 am
Fantastic idea! Very inspiring thanks!
October 12, 2011 @ 9:37 pm
Beautiful !! I so need to pick up a drop cloth.
October 13, 2011 @ 12:39 am
I don't have a runner – you have inspired me!
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October 13, 2011 @ 3:06 am
Gotta love the old stand-by of canvas. Come see my Wisdom Teeth necklace.
October 13, 2011 @ 12:10 pm
I love it! What a great idea to use paint on it. I have boring one right now with only a ruffle on each end. I'm thinking this would be a fun thing to try.
October 13, 2011 @ 4:19 pm
so cute!!! i love this, i can even do it. lol i'm a big fan of stenciling.