Is there a standard size for table runner?
 

I want to do a couple of Christmas table runner for my next craft show. What size should I make them? My table is square so I have no clue...

The ten minute runner is the width of fabric minus a little for seams and about 15" wide. It is a nice size for both my tables.

Tables come in all sizes, so runners do too.

I am getting ready for two upcomng fall bazaars out west here. I made several sizes. When I looked it up prior to making my DIL one internet stated make 1/3 width of table by length plus 6 inch or so overhang each side. It would depend on if table leafs up or down. I did not make any square table toppers though as I didn't think many would use them. Tables vary so much. You could pass out your card for custom orders , not sure if I will do that as clock is ticking to holiday time already.

Make 5,7,9, and 11 foot runners. Your customers can decide if there is overhang or the runner sits as an island in the middle of their particular table. Take orders for special sizes.

I am thinking 1/3 intrudes upon your eating space, 1/4 might work better.

tim in san jose

There is no exact size for any quilts. Mostly, size is based on the size of the quilt pattern block. I just find a pattern I like and make it.

I think this is a great idea! Pretty table runners are hard to find!70 inches seems to be the most common length. I use runners on my coffee table, buffet table and breakfast bar, but I don't use them on my dining table. Most are 50" to 70". I think it's really up to you.

Seems like the table runners I've made are about 20" x 60". They vary according to the pattern.

I think they vary in size. I personally don't like overhangs because they just don't seem to hang smoothly. A quilted runner sometimes sticks out awkwardly from the table. It will be hard to please everyone so make varies sizes and widths.

I do NOT want my table runners to hang over the end of the table. It is too much temptation for the kittens, and I love my kittens. So for me, the table runner must match the table.

I sell table linens in my gift retail store and it seems 42 and 70 inch lengths are the most popular.

I am glad you ask about that as I just bought a lot of Christmas fabrics to make runners for my DD and myself and was wondering what size to make as I am making up my own patterns. The answers here will be a big help.

I have made 3 different runners in 3 different sizes. I like the smallest one the least. We keep some things on our table all the time and they seem to cover up too much of the smallest one. The next one I make I will use the measurement of the table and subtract the amount I want not covered.

Thanks, this is the kind of input I'm looking for.

I make mine about 45" long. They float on the table

those of use with round tables appreciate a round, square or hexie table topper!

Runner Border width
 

I've finished piecing the center portion of a runner that measures 10" by approx. 66" and am ready to do the border. I'm planning some cool FMQ designs on the border and don't want it narrow. How wide is too wide do you think?

I just finished a 72" long table runner. It comes nearly to each end of the table because I wanted to cover a feature on the table top. I was afraid it would look funny, but it's perfect. I think there's a large range of lengths that would look good on the same table, but for sale I would make them in the 50 - 60" range. Mine has pointed ends that I like a lot. As an interior designer, I think the longer length makes the table and d.r. look larger.

Is there a standard size for table runner
 

I’ve done many craft fairs. All of my table runners were different with no two exactly alike. That said, no matter what size it was somebody always wanted it in a different size!

I like a runner that starts with 3 12" quilt blocks. It ends up around 42-45" long. That way it doesn't get in the way of place settings. If the table runner is merely decorative, then it can be longer. And I agree - people with round tables might like oval or round pieces for the centers of their tables.

Make what you enjoy making and could use yourself. Tables andother flat surfaces that might use a runner are just too diverse for a formula! And good luck! I hope you sell a million!

It really depends on the table it's being used on. If I were making them to sell I think I would make assorted sizes.