Flower Burlap Table Runner

Happy Thanksgiving to our American neighbours! 

This activity gives children a different surface and materials to experiment sewing with.

Materials

• Burlap (We went with this garland size so it was easy to hold, you could also use an embroidery hoop to help with the process)
• Ribbon
• Bias tape
• Embroidery floss
• 2 needles (one for the embroidery floss and beads and a plastic one with a large eye for ribbon etc.)
• Beads
• Cord
• Scissors

Other alternatives you could use:

• Yarn
• Strips of fabric
• Cord

Directions

• Cut a piece of ribbon or bias tape about two lengths of your arm.  Tie a knot at one end (we found we needed to tie it about 3 times based on the space sizes in our burlap).  Thread the needle on the other end.

• Pick a spot and sew outward in a flower shape, leaving a space in the centre.  Knot the end on the bottom (underside) when you have reached a desired fullness.  Repeat until you have as many flowers as you would like.

• Using embroidery floss, sew your beads in the centre.

• We also trimmed and sewed the ends of the runner for a more polished look.

• Enjoy  your runner at your holiday table!

Purpose

• Learning to sew with various materials
• Developing one’s fine motor skills
• Creating keepsakes for celebrations

Safety Notes

• Use a needle and scissors with care and adult supervision.
• Yarn, ribbon etc. can be a strangulation hazard so use with adult supervision.
• Beads can be a choking hazard and therefore are not intended for children ages 0-3 or those that tend to put things in their mouths.