I had some interest and questions inquiring about my table runner, after posting an image of my Spring table decor. A few asked where I'd gotten it, or purchased it. I was happy to share a post about it.
This was a very simple DIY project that took me only a matter of minutes. The runner was once a curtain valance! I found it at the thrift store and immediately saw it as a table runner instead.
Pictured here is how the curtain valance looked when I found it. I loved all the lace detail, and the hearts and flowers within it. I figured I could do some trimming on it and it would work as a table runner.
I began by cutting the bottom edge off, trimming closely and carefully. You can see it taking shape now.
Next, I cut the top portion in the same manner as I had cut the bottom portion.
The sides of the curtain valance were now the ends of the table runner. Having already had the finished edges I didn't need to do anything to them!
It made a nice long table runner with enough length to hang over both ends of the table. I chose to use it on our breakfast table which it smaller than our dining room table. It turned out well. The once curtain valance now looked great as a table runner!
With my ever changing desire to change my decor, and do it in an inexpensive way, I really love my unique one of kind table runner. Not a bad find for just a buck and a little craftiness!
Happy Decorating!...