The best size for a table runner
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The best size for a table runner
I am making a table runner for a very important person with 6 1/2 inch maple leaf blocks. What is a good size for a table runner. Idea's for quilting it would also be welcome and idea's for the layout. Thank you quilting friends with all your wisdom and experience.
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Does the person use place mats? If so you would want the table runner to stop before hitting the place mats. If no place mats, do you want it to cover most of the table or go over the table ends to dangle over with tassels?
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I have a 12 seater table so a regular runner is always lost on it. I would think you would need an idea of the length of the table first. These days they are all different shapes and the square 8 seaters are nowhere near as long as the rectangular ones. Might be prudent to check. Quilting the runner - the maple leaves are the most important part so I would echo quilt around them at least 3 times. The rest of the background could be filled simply but cross hatching squares or diamonds any size you think looks good. Start with a wider width eg 2" then stand back and look at it. If it needs more lines, you can add them. HTH Shiree
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I think it matters if the table is used alot. If it is a dining room table that only gets used on holidays, then I love my table runners to run to about 12" from the edge (larger than most). I like to put a centerpiece in the exact center and the runners are mostly decorative and seasonal. If it is for a breakfast table, I like just something to hold the salt/pepper and hot sauces with about 18" around the edge.
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My personal opinion is that a table runner should be 12" - 18" wide, and 3 feet long to 2.5 feet shorter than the table length, or long enough to hang over the ends of the table by about a foot, so that would be 2 ft longer than the table.
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I think it matters if the table is used alot. If it is a dining room table that only gets used on holidays, then I love my table runners to run to about 12" from the edge (larger than most). I like to put a centerpiece in the exact center and the runners are mostly decorative and seasonal. If it is for a breakfast table, I like just something to hold the salt/pepper and hot sauces with about 18" around the edge.
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