Make a Burlap Table Runner

I saw this somewhere recently and knew I wanted to make it.

I searched diligently on Google trying to find the original designer of this table runner, to no avail. In spite of keeping a little notebook on my desk in which to jot notes of ideas and where I found them - this one did not get recorded. If you know where it was first seen, please let me know so I can give credit. 

It was actually simple to make - 

. Cut the fabric the length and width desired

. Sew under the unfinished edges

. Cut lace to fit, turning under a small edge on each end. Sew along the folded edge.

. Hot glue a row of decorative beading atop the sewn edge. 

I love the rough burlap and elegant lace/beads together. 

I plan to make several more since I have lots of burlap left. 

Do you think a lovely burlap and lace table runner would make a nice giveaway? Let's do something fun and celebrate the first day of Fall - September 23 - with a giveaway. Would you enter to win :)

I've also thought of opening an Etsy shop, though I've read online that times are tough for Etsy sellers. Are you too young to remember President Ronald Reagan (during an '80s economic downturn): "It's the economy, stupid!" I guess it's still the economy, though we learned in kindergarten not to call people stupid, right? 

Also wanted to show you the little pretties I found at Goodwill. The sale color this week is green, so walking in I determined to "go green." 

The beautiful fall salt & pepper were half-off for $1.12. 

This cute and yummy Warm Apple Pie candle was $0.65 full price with a yellow tag, so I splurged. You'd splurge, too, at prices like that, right?

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