Napkin Runner

decor, fabric, family, house, runner, sewing

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I am beat! We spent the day cleaning and taking off wallpaper. The wallpaper is a million years old and was put on well. It's not so hard to take it down but there seems to be an unending amount of it. But it's coming along and soon the kitchen will be brown with bead board instead of gold flowers with navy stripes. Can't. wait.

What else have I been up to? Well, the other day I posted a picture of some fab napkins I scored at Home Goods at the bargain rate of 12 for 7 bucks. Can't beat that! I loved the pattern and decided to sew them together to make a runner. I used 3 18 inch napkins to make the main portion of the runner, half a napkin for each patterned ruffle, and half of a white napkin (also on sale) for the white ruffle. The brown ribbon is Liquid Stitched on. I love it! I think it's going to be fantastic in my new dining room!!

And in more personal news my Molly started Pre-K 4 last week. She was so excited and I'm so happy to report she LOVES her school. I was so worried since we've moved and she's had a little bit of an adjustment. But she's making friends and her teacher is fantastic. We couldn't be more pleased.

She insisted on taking her pictures as a mermaid. That's the way mermaids sit but I'm sure you knew that already. She also made me put those braids in her hair. She is such her own person!

Play Doh love

And if I'm going to post pics of Molly I can't leave my sweet Ellie out. I was playing around with Picnik with these just for fun.

This is one of those vintage styles. It reminds me of my old family pictures. You know the kind. Film kind.

So we plan on doing mostly house stuff this week. I hope you all had a great weekend! Can't wait to see all your new projects, news, kid pics, etc.

Cheers!
Jenny

21 comments:

Kim@todayismysome-daySeptember 18, 2011 at 11:02 PM
Beautiful Table runner. I can't see any seams at all, which I am sure you'd see if I tried this method :) I'd love to learn to make these as I see great napkins on sale at Tuesday Morning and Marshalls. This would make such a great housewarming gift. Do you have a tutorial?
Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda GSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:07 PM
Beautiful table runner, and what a fabulous idea, combining the napkins! The little ruffle is a precious touch!

Cute kids, too! :)
annies homeSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:52 AM
love your runner great style and colors for fall and your gals are little dolls so super cute come visit me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
MandySeptember 19, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Beautiful table runner. Napkins? I would love for you to share the tutorial. It looks amazing. Followed you over from Girl Creative. Thanks for sharing.
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Signing OutSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:31 PM
How pretty! Very creative to use napkins to make a table runner, and I love the fabric.

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SuzanneSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:53 PM
Visiting from Running with Glitter -- such a cute table runner -- love it!
Tara @ Tales of a Trophy WifeSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:14 PM
I love brown and blue together. Thanks for linking up.
ShilohSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:46 PM
That's a really good way to use the napkins.:) I think the extra white was a perfect way to add a bit of variation without overwhelming it. I'm new follower from Trophy Wife hop.:)
Decor To AdoreSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:05 PM
That fabric you chose for the runner is gorgeous. Love, love, love it! Thank you so much for linking up.
Rosie GoinsSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:02 PM
What a great find on those fabulous napkins. The brown and blue look wonderful together.
Vicky @ Mess For LessSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:14 PM
Great deal on the napkins and love how you turned them into this gorgeous table runner. I am a new follower from Blue Cricket Design. Vicky @ www.messforless.net
AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:10 AM
Oh, love the table runner! It's beautiful; the fabric is just perfect.
Melanie @ bear rabbit bearSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:28 PM
I love the detail of this table runner. Such a good job! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursdays.

Melanie
bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com
Shelly @Crafty Creative StudioSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:21 PM
Really beautiful runner. How Wide is it? Thanks. :)
Gloria HaynesSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:42 AM
Love the table runner! I love projects like that. Makes it easy and looks great! Molly and Ellie are beautiful.

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JuliSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:08 AM
The runner is adorable!! Love it!!
Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.comSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Ugh. I hate removing wallpaper and have had to do it several times.

Your table runner turned out beautiful! I often find napkins I love and can only use so many napkins! This is a great idea. Thank you so much for linking up your post at Freshmen Friday at HomeSavvyAtoZ!
AnnSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:42 AM
Sew pretty!
Tara @ Tales of a Trophy WifeSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:09 PM
Congrats! I feautured this in this week's party.
DeneenSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:13 PM
Love the table runner! I have the same fabric as my shower curtain. I would like more of this fabric to make a curtain. Napkins are great for making valances. I am a Jersey girl too! So I am hoping I can find them in my Home Goods store. Followed you from Delightful Order.
CrystalOctober 7, 2011 at 6:30 PM
LOVE this! Just wanted to let you know I am featuring it at my blog tonight! :) Have a great weekend!
Crystal
Homemaker in Heels