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December 19, 2013

DIY Felt Christmas Table Runner

Probably my most favorite Christmas colors are those found in a peppermint candy…red and white.  I think they’re absolutely gorgeous together!  So most of my holiday decor is in those hues.
Last year, I made a pretty and very simple runner for my table in my favorite festive colors.  It took only about half an hour and makes a huge statement in my dining area.  It reminds me of Santa, and makes me happy, like the jolly old man, every time I pass by.
I didn’t want to make the typical full table length runner this time so I opted for a shorter rectangle runner and centered it.  Mine measures 39 1/2″ x 14 1/4″.  It’s the perfect size and adds a wonderful pop of holiday cheer, don’t you think?

It’s a snap to put together and requires only a few inexpensive supplies:

{What you’ll need}
Red Felt
Red and white gingham ribbon
White Rick Rack
White Felt
A sewing machine and thread.

 

  1. Cut your red felt to whatever size will look nice on your table, in a rectangular shape.  Leave 1/4″ extra in your calculations for seam allowance on all sides.
  2. Now, starting on whichever side you choose, tuck under your felt 1/4″ and sew straight down.  Pin first if you need.
  3. Do the same for the rest of the sides, folding the raw edges under 1/4″, pinning and sewing.
  4. Now grab your white rick rack and sew over the top of the stitches you just made.  Mine came all the way to the edges of the runner.
  5. To make your gifts, cut two squares out of white felt.  Position on your runner, pin, and sew around.  Sew two strips of gingham ribbon in a cross pattern on the felt.  Now tie a pretty bow with the gingham ribbon and tack it to the top center of the gift.  Repeat for the other felt gift.
That’s it!

 

I placed some tall white votive candles (from the dollar store) in two glass hurricanes and filled them partially with peppermint candies.  So pretty!  I spray painted some pine cones white, that we’d found on a hike, to add a little more winter pizzazz to the piece.

To me, simple is beautiful! Such a fun and festive table decoration!

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Tutorials, Uncategorized

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  1. Milena Yancheva says

    December 19, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    I like your Christmas table runner!
    Have a nice day!
    Hugs!!!
    • Christine Bell says

      December 19, 2013 at 7:57 pm

      Thanks Milena! Hope you have a great day too!
  2. Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration says

    December 19, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    Christine, this table runner is just darling and I love the shorter size. The peppermints in the hurricanes look adorable, too! Pinning! Hope you are having a happy and not too crazy week before Christmas!
    • Christine Bell says

      December 19, 2013 at 10:32 pm

      Thanks so much Cindy! It's a favorite decor piece of mine because it's homemade with love. :)
  3. Marvelous Mommy says

    December 28, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    I'm a big fan of table runners! Yours turned out adorable! Your blog is also adorable! Thanks for linking up at the Create Link Inspire party! You were featured today! http://www.marvelousmommy.com/2013/12/7-useful-sewing-tutorials/
  4. Krista Low says

    January 6, 2014 at 8:51 pm

    I love table runners. I always have something on my tables, they just add that little bit of color! This one is super fun. I love the red, it works perfectly with the mints in your hurricane's!

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