Wednesday, November 2, 2011

No-Sew Burlap Tablerunner

I have a secret.  Well actually I have many, ha ha, but today I am revealing one:  I can't sew.  Don't judge, don't hate... I. don't. sew.  It's true and I will readily admit it.  I truly envy all the beautifully sewn creations I see out there in blog land.  But, while I have many talents, sewing just isn't one of them.  It is on my very long list of "things to do before I die."

As with many of you, I have fallen in love with burlap.  It all began with my kitchen update to French Country and discover that natural fabrics are part of the decor.  Thus enter burlap.  Hmmm... what can I do with burlap... such a lovely fabric...

 I discovered all sorts of very cool table runners created out of burlap all over blog land and Etsy.  But, most, if not all, involved sewing.  Crap!  Well, never one to be deterred easily, I decided to create my own. 



The first one I made was super simple.  Go to Joanne's, get a few yards of fabric, cut to desired length and width, wash, dry, and iron out the wrinkles.  The washing and drying create awesome fraying which of course we want.  I loved it and it worked perfectly in my kitchen. 

But then I started seeing some more elaborate burlap runners with lace and rosettes.  I love the combination of the burlap and lace but it required sewing.  Or does it?  Not if your brain works like mine!  I. Can. Glue. It!


Now I ask you:  why was fabric glue invented?  For non-sewers right?  Well, maybe not but it works.

What I used:
Burlap fabric cut to about 72" L x 16" W
Vintage Lace
Rosette (I cheated a bit and used some Melissa Frances ones that I had)
Fabric Tac


I discovered that it's really quite easy to fray burlap myself by pulling threads at the ends.  That way I could control how "frayed" I wanted it.  Then I measured my vintage lace and glued it to the ends and also glued the rosette on.  Easy, easy, easy and yet so pretty!


What do you think?  I am in love and it looks fabulous in my French Country kitchen!



15 comments:

Chatty Crone said...

I think you did a great job - how creative are you and you didn't even have to sew! My kind of gal.

sandie

The Polka Dot Closet said...

I can sew, but I am a big user of fabri-tac when I can get away with it!

It looks great!

Carol

Tracy said...

It does look fabulous in your kitchen, as do those cookies! Sewing is not so tough, you just need someone to explain the machine and what to do when the thread bunches up or the stitches don't hook together. And then send them to me, because I have questions!

Your puppy is really cute, my grandma used to have a Pekinese named Freddy, he was the cutest little thing! Thanks for stopping by to visit!

Claudia Fabiana said...

Following you back ! Thanks for visiting. I look forward to more visits to your blog....

ciao!

Pam said...

It's lovely and you didn't have to take a "stitch". It is possible to create great items without sewing. I love it.

The Old Parsonage said...

I'm a non-sewer too. We should start a group:)

Love the runner!
Leann

Unknown said...

I love this! Especially since I'm not the greatest at sewing :) Enjoying your blog so far. Now a follower!

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Sarah @ Modern Country Style said...

Oooh, you did a wonderful job - it looks LOVELY!! And a no-sew too! Nive!!

Sarahx

The Circus said...

LOVE it! Thanks for sharing it!

Chris said...

Hi Jacalyn, just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
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Cindy The Victorian Journey said...

I only sew a little so anything that is no sew is my kinda thing. Love your burlap table runner. I am a newer blogger and would love for you to visit me when you have a minute. Thanks for sharing.
Cindy

DollHouse said...

I went to Doll House to by a Sherri Hill dress 1403 for the best price quoted $450 for my daughter. I was told that Doll House has a registry and that I would be the only one wearing this style dress at my formal. When I arrived at my formal, there were two 2 other girls wearing exactly the same style dress and they also got it from dollhouse I can’t begin to tell you how angry and sick that made me feels. I will not be taking my daughter there for her year 12 formal.

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Unknown said...

Que lindo te quedo... sin duda alguna solo se requiere de un poco de creatividad para poder logra cosas bellas, me encanto!!!

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