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table runner length?
Anyone know the best length to make a table runner? I plan on making
one for my mom for Christmas. The table is 42" round. I want to use the 12" Oregon Trail block. Check here (scroll to bottom), http://www.quilterscache.com/M_O/Ont...railBlock.html Should I make 4 blocks and have it hang over the sides of the table several inches, or should I make 3 blocks and add a little to make it hang over just a couple inches? I'd like to add the tassles too. Is there a rule of thumb about how many inches a table runner should hang over a table edge? Other quilting news, I am making good progress on a couple floor pillows for xmas gifts to my sisters. They are both samplers, I'm using flannels and they will be about 27-28 inches. I love flannel and these pillows are turning out great. I just might have to make one for myself! |
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table runner length?
I don't know of any rules, but if you're going to use tassels, I'd stick
with the shorter length. -- Jenn/Jalynne quilting, beads, scrapbooking, cross stitch and other 'crafti' obsessions http:/pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jalynne29/my_photos coming soon: http://kinneykreations.com "Pam in Spencerport" wrote in message oups.com... Anyone know the best length to make a table runner? I plan on making one for my mom for Christmas. The table is 42" round. I want to use the 12" Oregon Trail block. Check here (scroll to bottom), http://www.quilterscache.com/M_O/Ont...railBlock.html Should I make 4 blocks and have it hang over the sides of the table several inches, or should I make 3 blocks and add a little to make it hang over just a couple inches? I'd like to add the tassles too. Is there a rule of thumb about how many inches a table runner should hang over a table edge? Other quilting news, I am making good progress on a couple floor pillows for xmas gifts to my sisters. They are both samplers, I'm using flannels and they will be about 27-28 inches. I love flannel and these pillows are turning out great. I just might have to make one for myself! |
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table runner length?
How long is a piece of string?
I don't think there are any rules. Do what you think would look best. Or make the extra block and lay it out - if you think it is too long take it out and make a small mat for a lamp out of it. -- Cheryl http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest cawaites@netconnectDOTcomDOTau "Pam in Spencerport" wrote in message oups.com... Anyone know the best length to make a table runner? I plan on making one for my mom for Christmas. The table is 42" round. I want to use the 12" Oregon Trail block. Check here (scroll to bottom), http://www.quilterscache.com/M_O/Ont...railBlock.html Should I make 4 blocks and have it hang over the sides of the table several inches, or should I make 3 blocks and add a little to make it hang over just a couple inches? I'd like to add the tassles too. Is there a rule of thumb about how many inches a table runner should hang over a table edge? Other quilting news, I am making good progress on a couple floor pillows for xmas gifts to my sisters. They are both samplers, I'm using flannels and they will be about 27-28 inches. I love flannel and these pillows are turning out great. I just might have to make one for myself! |
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I'd like it long enough so that the tassels will be over the edge. Please
send it to me and I'll see how it looks on my round table. You can use blue and silver, red and green - any Christmasy colors will be fine. Send it by Dec 1st. Polly "Cheryl" cawaitesATnetconnectDOTcomDOTau wrote in message ... How long is a piece of string? I don't think there are any rules. Do what you think would look best. Or make the extra block and lay it out - if you think it is too long take it out and make a small mat for a lamp out of it. -- Cheryl http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest cawaites@netconnectDOTcomDOTau "Pam in Spencerport" wrote in message oups.com... Anyone know the best length to make a table runner? I plan on making one for my mom for Christmas. The table is 42" round. I want to use the 12" Oregon Trail block. Check here (scroll to bottom), http://www.quilterscache.com/M_O/Ont...railBlock.html Should I make 4 blocks and have it hang over the sides of the table several inches, or should I make 3 blocks and add a little to make it hang over just a couple inches? I'd like to add the tassles too. Is there a rule of thumb about how many inches a table runner should hang over a table edge? Other quilting news, I am making good progress on a couple floor pillows for xmas gifts to my sisters. They are both samplers, I'm using flannels and they will be about 27-28 inches. I love flannel and these pillows are turning out great. I just might have to make one for myself! |
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A bunch of wise guys, this group, can you believe it, anyone knows a
table runner must be exactly 6.675" longer than the table. divide that by 2 and you will have an approximately 3.3359" drop on each end of the table. Silly girls trying to lay claim on your runner. Don't let them get to you! Next thing you know you will not have any fabric left! Carol in TX Need therapy? Make a quilt! |
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table runner length?
"Pam in Spencerport" wrote in message oups.com... Anyone know the best length to make a table runner? I plan on making one for my mom for Christmas. The table is 42" round. I want to use the 12" Oregon Trail block. Check here (scroll to bottom), There is no 'best', just personal prefernce. Personally, I prefer that the table runner does not hang off the end of the table, but thats just me. If the runner does not hang off the end of the table, then it is less interesting for a toddler running by to grab onto (I'm speaking from experience here! LOL). Same with the tassles, they are just too much of a tempting handle for the toddler and the kitties. |
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table runner length?
i got first Dibs on the bright sherbety oranges to go with my LIMEs.
so there, Miss Smarty Pants Carol. hrmph, you must be thinking all we do around here is raid stashes and beg for fabs. well i never!!!! we also spend way too much time scoffing down copious amounts of all kinds of chocolate, just ask anyone with the drippings off their chin to show for their efforts. ) jeanne -- san-fran at ihug dot co dot nz nzlstar on yahoo msg'r http://community.webshots.com/user/nzlstar "extremevalues" wrote... A bunch of wise guys, this group, can you believe it, anyone knows a table runner must be exactly 6.675" longer than the table. divide that by 2 and you will have an approximately 3.3359" drop on each end of the table. Silly girls trying to lay claim on your runner. Don't let them get to you! Next thing you know you will not have any fabric left! Carol in TX Need therapy? Make a quilt! |
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Does your Mom have cats? Tassels make great cat toys!
-- Susan in Kingston ON quilting - what else? http://community.webshots.com/user/sbtinkingston "Pam in Spencerport" wrote in message oups.com... Anyone know the best length to make a table runner? I plan on making one for my mom for Christmas. The table is 42" round. I want to use the 12" Oregon Trail block. Check here (scroll to bottom), http://www.quilterscache.com/M_O/Ont...railBlock.html Should I make 4 blocks and have it hang over the sides of the table several inches, or should I make 3 blocks and add a little to make it hang over just a couple inches? I'd like to add the tassles too. Is there a rule of thumb about how many inches a table runner should hang over a table edge? Other quilting news, I am making good progress on a couple floor pillows for xmas gifts to my sisters. They are both samplers, I'm using flannels and they will be about 27-28 inches. I love flannel and these pillows are turning out great. I just might have to make one for myself! |
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Now that is a superb idea----NO fabric left means you have to go SHOPPING.
Shopping? What's that? Butterfly (firm believer in supporting LQS's) "extremevalues" wrote in message oups.com... A bunch of wise guys, this group, can you believe it, anyone knows a table runner must be exactly 6.675" longer than the table. divide that by 2 and you will have an approximately 3.3359" drop on each end of the table. Silly girls trying to lay claim on your runner. Don't let them get to you! Next thing you know you will not have any fabric left! Carol in TX Need therapy? Make a quilt! |
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table runner length?
Polly Esther wrote: I'd like it long enough so that the tassels will be over the edge. Please send it to me and I'll see how it looks on my round table. You can use blue and silver, red and green - any Christmasy colors will be fine. Send it by Dec 1st. Polly Hehheh. yea, right, sure Polly... I bet your 'test' would last till after Christmas ?? Actually I was thinking of making this runner two sided. One side for everyday use in her fave colors, the other side with more Christmasy fabric. But I dont know, I have to see how the one sides goes, I guess. I'm thinking I might have too many projects planned as it is anyway. |
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