I'm making a table runner for my daughter. I need an some opinions. Its a wrought iron, glass top, round, casual kitchen table. Its 48" across. What length would be best for the runner? Overhang on each end? No overhang? How long? Thanks!

I think of overhang for a more formal setting. Overhang gets in the way if left on table during use. And at least in my house casual eating area gets a lot more use than formal dining.

How about a hexagon shaped one. Connecting threads has a new table topper pattern that is nice. http://www.connectingthreads.com/pat...n__D55733.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbmjFsusdQo

hmmm, thats a thought!

Kids, cats and dogs always figure into my decision about overhang.

Terry Atchison has a cool hexagon, too.
http://store.atkinsondesigns.com/stores_app/browse_item_details_ws.asp?shopper_id=969972162340 9699&store_id=913&page_id=23&item_id=103

Overhang sounds like a poor plan in this case. Hexagon sounds good.

The hexagon one looks real easy

Hexagon would be a great shape....even square would be better than rectangular on the table. Another possibility would be a round one, but that could be more difficult to make.

Strata Star would be great on a round table.