Preparing to Give Thanks, Part 4: Hand Made Printed Table Runner

Another nice addition to your Thanksgiving table can be a table runner.  The table runner which we made for Thanksgiving 2013 used a few simple materials to make a great-looking decoration for your table.

The materials you need are:

• A long piece of cloth that is roughly the length of your table.
• Plastic stencils with designs you like.
• Fabric paint; and
• Art sponges or foam brushes.

Once you have gathered your materials, lay out your cloth and determine how you want to lay out your pattern using your stencils.  You might want to use small pencil marks that can be erased later to mark where you want the stencil to go.

One tip for keeping the paint inside the stencil is to always use an up-and-down motion to sponge on the paint.  Also, do not add to much paint to your sponge or brush.

Here is our table runner part way through the process of being made.

Here is the table runner on the table with the acorn squash candle holders and a terrarium.

Next, a Thanksgiving Lapbook--a fun way for your children to learn about Thanksgiving.