Just How Many Table Runners Can Anyone Really Need?
I've never used even One, but see lots of them talked about here. I understand the fact you can use them as a quick Quilt project to learn on but after that they seem useless to me. why not make lap size ones and donate to a charity? Lori K. 8-)

Table runners are wonderful to decorate with. The more you have the more changes you can make - especially the seasonal ones.

I use them and just about everyone I know does too. I have to have a couple sets. I have a messy three yr old and wash them all the time. :)

If I'm going to donate to charity I give cash. They can do more with the exact same amount of money I would have spent on fabric and batting than they can with one lap size quilt.

I use table runners on my hutch, table and my dresser.

My mother in law has a beautiful formal dinning room. She always sets a formal table even if we are eating pizza. She always uses a table runner. I've had fun over the years making her a variety of them. She is always pleased to get and use them.
Now my daughter uses table runners also, so I'm working on her collection.

I have a few- when one gets dirty, I put another one on the table while it's being washed. And since I look at it every day, sometimes I just get tired of one and want to look at something else. AND, I like seasonal ones, too.
BTW, LOVE your fur-baby! I have two Yorkies.

I don't do table runners however I do sew for charity. I could give cash to charity but I really enjoy seeing what one of my quilts will bring in a auction. Once I raised about 750 dollars. FUN!

I always make one for our local school carnival. Lots of moms buy lots of tickets to buy one of my quilts and that brings money to the school for things they have no money for. It is for the fun of it.

Your MIL must be related to mine! She always sets a beautiful table, complete with candles for every meal.

Icon17 - I love using table runners for decoration. I have a long countertop on the wall opposite the working area of my kitchen where I serve large dinners buffet style. A table runner really looks great there. They really are very functional as well as beautiful. Make one with your fav fabrics and try it out!

Me too! I love using them. I have an aunt that only uses quilted tablecloths!

I decorate with them, plus when they are removed there is less dust to wipe off the table!

I haven't made any yet, but I think I will. They not only protect the table, but they catch the dust! And I hate dusting.

If I had a nice big house I would make them too. I just can't see them in my 4 rooms downstairs house,you know my kitchen/laundry room combo is already cluttered.lol I do see many beautiful ones and would like to make them as a quick project but have no room,after all I am always folding laundry on my table lololololol

I buy them on here from other members just so I have something made by them and I make my own and for gifts too. I use them everywhere.....And I swithc them out all the time. Love the looks on my dining room table and the kudos I get from visiting friends. Can't have enough.

I use mmine all the time. I change them depending on the special occassion or Holiday. I get lots of complements on them as well.

I have one on top of my dryer. I find it stays cleaner that way and I can still put things on it. Give it a try!

Runners are not only fun to make, but look so nice on tables or stands. They also make quick gifts.

I love them but my darn cats jump on any type of fabric, no matter where. They are naughty hahaha :D

I decorate very modern/minimalistic. I don't do table runners either.

Sometimes its just a good way to get a bit more color into the room... and cheaper than flowers.
Or its like a really big coaster on a coffee table.

I just made a very pretty spring color one from the 10 minute TableRunner pattern. I use two long ones instead of place mats for the table sides. I stagger two lengthwise on my table for a more formal look. I use a runner on my kitchen counter top. They are easy to toss in the laundry and when I get tired of them I don't mind cutting them up and making potholders or other projects. I use a variety of special fabrics I find on sale to make super nice table runners to put on banquet tables. It's amazing how one small detail makes a big difference in the look of pot luck tables.

I love making tablerunners. They will fit in so many places, not just the dining room table, plus changing them out frequently gives the room a totallly different look.

Here are two I made using the 10 min. pattern. They can be fancied up as much as you like. They look much better in real settings.

Here is the 10 min pattern:

http://www.sweethomequiltco.com/user...e%20runner.pdf

Me too! I've been drooling over some of the tablerunner pictures that have been posted. :thumbup:

I've only made a couple, but I don't use them on the table. I hung them on the wall of my computer room, along with some other wallhangings I've made.

I think I am the only one who doesn't use table runners on my table. I place one on my coffee table in the living room as I have a DS who likes to put his feet on the coffee table. I sometimes place one on the hearth in from of the fire place too. It just looks nice there.

I use some on the table, some on the island in my kitchen and some I hang on the wall.

Tablerunners are fun to make and are terrific for a dining room, breakfast table or for special gifts! They are also a great way to learn any special techniques in sewing :)

make them for myself and my family. we all use them regularly. I change mine out for differnt seasons. cheap way to have a fresh look every few months. definitely not a useless project.

I have made a couple, but don;t use them. Mainly because Her Royal Highness, the Princess, thinks they're her nap mats! The other reason is that we don't use our dining room table for eating anymore. Have a table in kitchen also, but usually eat in living room with the TV on.

I have made several for each season-and use them on the table, one on my portable dishwasher, over an antique trunk, over a buffet, etc. I love making them, and often give them as gifts.

I told honey I was gonna make one and showed him a pic of one on here and his response was "oh geesh that!" So I wont be making one. I like some of them, but I have a problem with things on the tables and clutter. My kitchen table has a tablecloth on it thats it. My end tables, one coaster and a lamp.

I made several, some for seasons/holidays. Quilts are quilts, any size. It's nice to do a smaller project once in a while. I even made them for my mother for the whole year and gave them to her for Christmas a few years back. She likes changing them and they look so nice on her antique tables. She really appreciated my time and thoughfulness.

My daughter likes to use them in the living room draped on the back of the chairs for an instant change up.

I like to make mine a bit longer than usual, so they hang down off the ends of the table. It looks really pretty from a distance. And sometimes I move them to across the bottom of the bed as an extra decoration (or foot-warmer this time of year!). I also have them on my buffet in the dining room, on bedroom dressers, and between the two sinks in the bathroom. I love to do small projects, and half of the fun is finding a place to put them when they are finished! :lol:

I use them all the time as well on the formal dining room table. Some are crochet, some just pretty fabric and a few quilted ones. I'm a Yorkie Mom also.

My daughter works at Walter Reed Army hospital. She said they are always in need of quilts for the soldiers who have had leg amputations or injuries. The quilts need to be darker colored because of seepage. There are specific charities for quilts for soldiers.

I love them. Except I never use on the kitchen table, too cluttered, but they are used to decorate. Even have one on my dresser!

I love making and using them. Itsan expression of my love of quilting and decorating. I make a lot of placemats to.

I have a round table so agree with you. However, I practice quilting on potholders and placemats which I do use.