hose of us 'visual learners' here are a few patterns with directions so you can 'see' how to make them. The final embelishments are totally up to you, add buttons, applique, embroidery, and the list goes on and on & on & on. There is no limit to how you can 'dress' it up.
http://freebiesforcrafters.blogspot....le-runner.html
http://quilting.craftgossip.com/free...er/2011/11/21/
http://www.supermomnocape.com/2011/1...-table-runner/
HTH & have fun!