Patriotic Table Runner

Decorating for the Fourth of July shouldn't be complicated or expensive, and this homemade patriotic table runner, which I'm featuring today, is the perfect project you can tackle in one afternoon and have ready to decorate your table this Independence Day!

 

Drop cloth was used for this project; you can also use burlap. Cut it to your table's dimensions. The final measurement for mine was 96" x 17". I made it that long so I could even use it when adding one extra leaf to the table.


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Using a sewing machine, go all around the drop cloth, making a double-turn hem. No sewing machine? Use an iron-on hem to make those edges look nice. Take advantage of the drop cloth's already hemmed sides. I only sewed two sides.

Use painter's tape to create the lines.  

It doesn't have to be perfect, you can totally eye-ball those lines.

Once the tape is in place, you can begin painting the stripes.

Yes, Sharpies ARE allowed if you're running out of fabric paint! :)  It goes even faster!

When the painting is finished, you can remove the tape, let the paint dry, and your table runner is done.

Ready to take center stage on the table.

Some more red, white, and blue accessories...

And it's time to celebrate!

Have a wonderful day!

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