Martha Stewart Living
Rugged and practical, bandannas seem almost patriotic, so this table runner is fitting for the Fourth of July. Lay a bandanna flat (you'll need several matching ones). Fold down the bordered edge of a second one, and lay it on top of the first, aligning the patterns. Pin in place. Sew a running stitch across the underside where the patterns line up. Remove the pins, and trim excess fabric with pinking shears, leaving a 1/2-inch hem. Add on more bandannas, and press the seams with an iron.
Great idea for summertime/4th of July festivities. Unfortunately, I am married to a "Union Man" who still carries a handkerchief everyday, and doing so I am never able to find one "Made in America" and I look wherever I come across them. Said state of Patriotism!!!
Gamie that is an excellent idea. I love it, thanks for sharing.
Being a quilter, I like to layer. I am going to make 2, one in red and one in dark blue. Then I'll lay them together and sew the edges down double row (like you do with jeans) and have a reversible table runner. I think it will give it some body also.
Okay...so I have already made several of these runners. I will keep two and take the others to work. We will then have a very festive, and inexpensive, way to decorate for summertime lunches!
Simple but adds a great splash of color and festivity to ordinary table.
What about alternating red, blue and white bandanas, since we're being patriotic? Or just blue and red? How simple this is!
Love this idea for Americana decor!