Fringe Table Runner

By Guest Blogger Kathy Zengolewicz

I have done many projects for table centerpieces for the holidays and now I would like to show you how to make a runner for either your table or your buffet. I use this runner for my coffee table and for my buffet.

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Here is what you will need to get started:

• One yard of outerwear fleece (I used autumn themed material)
• A package of pony beads ( a corresponding color or clear)
• A rotary cutter (you can use scissors for this, but the cutter is quicker and easier)

Remove all selvage from your material. You will want to cut your fabric 16 to 18 inches in width by the length which is one yard. Lay the fabric out on a cutting surface. You should use a cutting mat for this step. Measure 8 inches from each end and make a small cut into the fabric. Cut the fabric to form a pointed end. It should look like this:

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I placed a ruler from the small cut in the fabric (8 inches from the end) to the center of the material at the end of the fabric and used a rotary cutter to make the point.

Cut a 2 inch square from the point. Along each side you will need to cut 2 inches into the material 1/2 inch wide to make the fringe.

If you happen to have a loop turner you can use it to thread the beads onto the fringe strips. If you do not have a loop turner you can use a thin crochet needle to push the fringe strips through the pony beads.

Continue to make the fringe on all four sides and attach the pony beads to the fringe. That is it. You have just made a beautiful and festive runner for you table.

Kathy Zengolewicz is an author, ghostwriter, editor and proofreader. To learn more about Kathy and her services, visit her website at kathyzengolewicz.com.