Drop Cloth Runner with Burlap Ribbon Ruffle

As we all know, drop cloth and burlap are favorites in blog land. I had an idea this morning of a way to use these fabrics in a new runner. First I took the drop cloth I used for a table cloth last year out of the hutch, and gathered my other materials together.

Burlap Ribbon bought at Michael's.

Next, I doubled the drop cloth lengthwise, measured about 15 inches in from the end, and laid the yard stick across it for a straight edge. I cut the 15 inch section off the drop cloth. Now I only have one edge to hem.

Next I hemmed the raw edge. Then I measured about 44 inches of the burlap ribbon and cut it in half, about 22 inches for each of the ruffles. You may notice that I sewed the burlap on the top of the drop cloth. This was just my preference, no other reason. I had thought I might also sew some trim on it, but decided against that. I just sewed slowly, gathering the burlap as I sewed across. Total cost of this project.....zero. I had everything on hand already! My kind of project!


I'm going to rub a stain pen across the white thread you see in this picture so it won't show where I hemmed the edge of the burlap ribbon.

Once the sewing was complete, it was time to iron the drop cloth portion which I did with a damp rag between the iron and the fabric. This really took out all the wrinkles in the drop cloth.

All that's left now is to put it on the table and decorate the table for Thanksgiving.


This photo shows the table protector pad on the table.

Protective pad still on the table.


Here I had removed the protective pad. Isn't the wood beautiful? Notice the inlay on the sides.

Changed the side table.

The dining room table is not final. I am trying to decide what I want to put on the runner. It will be alright for a few days. I'll show you what the final table looks like once I've decided.

Hope you all have a wonderful week!!!

I'm linking to the following parties:

Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Potpourri Friday at 2805

Thanks so much for hosting!

I'm back already with a different look for the table.

Still thinking..... :>)

Blogging Again From My Mountain Cottage, Shadymont

After a much needed rest, I'm back with a new blog name and a few slight changes, like the template, and the content will vary and not always be home decor, though that is my niche, and I will continue to have it frequently. But I want to use my blog to also give those who may read it a little encouragement into the Goodness of God. Some of the fog from my depression is lifting now and I'm starting to feel better. I've had a really hard time, personally, for the last seven months, and the divorce still isn't final. I think it is nearing being final now though, and I hope I will continue to get clarity from this fog. I have a story to tell regarding other matters, but I still am not able to talk about it quite yet. But when I say I've been through the fire, or maybe the pits of hell, just believe me. I now understand the meaning of Never say "Never"! Things can happen to us when we are vulernable that we think would never happen. ...

Stenciled Burlap Pillow

I just have to share my no sew pillow project. I had some burlap fabric in my fabric stash, and decided I would use it to cover a pillow. First, I found an old pillow I no longer use. I spread the burlap out on the floor and laid my pillow on it so I could cut the fabric big enough to cover it. I was so intent on the project, I didn't make any pictures of the process. Once the burlap was cut, I folded in the sides about an inch, and glued it down with Tacky Glue, pressing it down several times with my fingers. I did this all the way around the fabric, and laid it aside to dry over night. The Tacky Glue dries clear. My next step was to determine how I could lap the fabric over the cushion in an envelope fashion. I had tried to get my computer to print out a graphic that would show up on the burlap, but printer problems interfered with that plan, so I found the center, and stenciled it with the tree stencil I bought at Michael's. ...

Bar Stools Makeover

I'm still receiving therapy by keeping my hands busy, plus today I ran quite a few errands. It's been a crying day for me today. Just so much to worry about. It seems like sometimes everything is just messed up, and there's nothing we can do to fix any of it. Night before last, I painted the bar stools. I've had them since 2000, and they were nice, but I was just in the mood to paint them!! The form of the stools had a textured bronze color, the seats were beige with the fleur de lis design, and the wood across the back was brown. Well, needless to say, they got their own coat of chalk paint in white, the seats covered in blue and white, and the boards across the back are blue. I have the fabric to make matching placemats and napkins, but today was not the day to try to sew, for me. I'm just too nervous. In fact, I didn't do anything creative today except switch out the curtains in the powder room that I only made and p...

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