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Autumn Leaf Stenciled Table Runner

September 18, 2014 by jessa 42 Comments

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Autumn Leaf Stenciled Table Runner

Yesterday was a cloudy and rainy and the weather caused me to have a little homesickness (I miss rain), and we all know the best cure for anything is to get creative. Right?

It’s no secret around here that I love the look of scattered leaves in my fall decor. For example, these two projects from way back when…(sorry for the bad photography!)

falling_leaves_closeupFalling Leaves Canvas Art

fall_placemats_with_cupcake

Burlap Leaf Placemats

So I set out to make a new table runner. This lovely Maple Leaf stencil was free with purchase last month from Royal Design Studio (I can’t wait to show you what I’m doing with the one I purchased…but you’ll have to wait.) The entire stencil set is available here, with a total of 5 gorgeous leaves to stencil. I’ve become a stencil addict. Oh and did I mention that this table runner has no sewing involved? Yeah, I’m afraid of sewing machines. Maybe Santa will get me something inexpensive like a kid’s sewing machine to learn on (are you listening Santa?)

Autumn Leaf Stenciled Table Runner

Supplies

  • Leaf Stencil – buy or create your own
  • black cotton fabric, mine is about 2 yards long, and about 20 inches wide
  • DecoArt Dazzling Metallics paint in Champagne Gold (I love this color! It’s like a combo of gold and silver. It ties in well with lots of colors.)
  • DecoArt Americana Fabric Painting Medium
  • Foam Pouncers for painting
  • Iron
  • Scissors
  • Fabri-Tac (unless you sew, then by all means sew the darn thing!)

autumnleafpaint

Wash and dry your fabric without fabric softener or dryer sheets, to remove the sizing. Then iron it out and cut it to the desired length and width, leaving an inch on each side for the seams. Using a palette or paper plate, mix 2 parts paint to 1 part fabric painting medium. Be sure to cover your work surface, because the paint can seep through.

Autumn Leaf Stenciled Table Runner

Place the stencil down, hold it in place with one hand, and dab the pouncer in some paint, then pounce the paint on to the stencil. Make sure the paint is even on the pouncer and not too thick. Once done, lift the stencil directly off and repeat randomly on the fabric. After painting a couple of leaves, either rinse the paint off the stencil, or wipe it off with a baby wipe (that’s what I do.) You don’t want the paint to goop up your stencil.

Autumn Leaf Stenciled Table Runner

Once you’ve stenciled all the leaves on. Let the table runner dry for 30 minutes. After that, you need to heat set the paint. Do this by ironing the wrong side of the fabric, constantly moving the iron about the fabric.

At this point, you want to iron your seams down. I folded over an inch on each side and ironed it flat, making sharp angles at each corner.

Autumn Leaf Stenciled Table Runner

With the seams ironed down, I started applying my Fabri-Tac. Being careful that I didn’t use too much (you don’t want it to soak through) I applied the glue in 6 inch sections. Gently press the seam down, not too hard though, so it doesn’t soak through. Then continue to glue, until the whole table runner is done.

Autumn Leaf Stenciled Table Runner

Flip it over and you’ve made yourself one gorgeous and easy piece of fall decor!

The paint is washable with the fabric medium, but I’m not sure how the Fabri-Tac will hold up, so I would spot clean only.

xoxo

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  1. alyssa

    September 19, 2014 at 9:50 am

    This is the most perfect fall table runner ever. i am so pinning this!

    Reply
    • jessa

      September 19, 2014 at 3:04 pm

      Thanks Alyssa! I hope you make one. It’s too easy not to!

      Reply
  2. Lix

    September 19, 2014 at 10:20 am

    That is BEAUTIFUL. I love autumn leaf motifs and it looks so great in this understated monochrome way.

    Reply
    • jessa

      September 19, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      Thank you Lix! I’m glad you love it.

      Reply
  3. Fi

    September 19, 2014 at 10:44 am

    This is absolutely gorgeous! I love it!

    Reply
    • jessa

      September 19, 2014 at 3:07 pm

      I’m so glad you love it , Fi!

      Reply
  4. Melissa

    September 19, 2014 at 10:54 am

    Wow, thats beautiful! I also love the falling leaves canvases!

    Reply
    • jessa

      September 19, 2014 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks Melissa! I really loved the falling leaves canvases too. I had made a falling snowflake one too.

      Reply
  5. Erica

    September 19, 2014 at 11:06 am

    That table runner is gorgeous and looks fairly simple to do! Thanks so much for sharing, I may be making one of my own! 🙂

    Reply
    • jessa

      September 19, 2014 at 3:09 pm

      Erica, you should make one. It really only took 1.5 hours and it was so easy!

      Reply
  6. Angelic Sinova

    September 19, 2014 at 11:27 am

    What an amazing DIY craft (I LOVE fall decor!) I’m definitely going to try this this weekend <3

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    • jessa

      September 19, 2014 at 3:10 pm

      Angelic, I hope you make one! I’d love to see your version of it.

      Reply
  7. Andi

    September 19, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    That turned out so nice, I love the black and gold!

    Reply
    • jessa

      September 19, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      I love black and gold too! This gold is perfect because it’s not too yellowy. Thank you Andi!

      Reply
  8. Lindsay

    September 19, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    This is beautiful! Such a great idea 🙂

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  9. Marissa

    September 20, 2014 at 8:03 am

    I love this tutorial! It makes me want to host Thanksgiving at our house! Too bad it’s way too small. I used to be afraid of sewing machines too but I started out with a $20 one from Walgreens and fell in love then slowly upgraded over the years. I definitely would say to try it out, sewing straight lines with scrap fabric is a great way to start 🙂

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    • jessa

      September 21, 2014 at 10:53 am

      Thanks for the encouragement regarding sewing. I think I will get a inexpensive one and play with it until I’m comfortable. I have tons of fabric, mostly because I love the designs. It’s time I do something with it!

      Reply
  10. kristine foley

    September 20, 2014 at 9:11 am

    Turned out absolutely GORGEOUS! Can’t wait to try these for every season with different colors and stencils! Thanks!

    Reply
    • jessa

      September 21, 2014 at 10:51 am

      I think that’s a great idea! I needs to start finding wintery stencils.

      Reply
  11. Tammi

    September 20, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    What a great table runner! It looks very simple and fast. I’m going to pin this!

    Reply
    • jessa

      September 21, 2014 at 10:51 am

      I hope you make one!

      Reply
  12. Carly Anderson

    September 20, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    This table runner is super cute! And I love how easy it is to make! I think I even already have a leaf stencil already!

    Reply
    • jessa

      September 21, 2014 at 10:50 am

      It’s so easy! I can’t wait to see how yours turns out!

      Reply
  13. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes

    September 21, 2014 at 10:36 am

    I can’t believe that you made this yourself. It looks great!

    Reply
    • jessa

      September 21, 2014 at 10:50 am

      I can’t believe it either! Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Chelsea

    September 21, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    Very pretty! On a sidenote, I love the little plants you have!

    Reply
  15. Brenda

    September 21, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    This is an AWESOME DIY! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  16. The Accidental Mama

    September 21, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    I am obsessed with this! I don’t do crafts often but this might just make the list!
    xoxo
    The Accidental Mama
    http://theaccidentalmama.com

    Reply
  17. Rebekah

    September 22, 2014 at 7:35 am

    That is awesome! I love that there’s no sewing involved, I could get my son to help!

    Reply
  18. Laura Waxman

    September 22, 2014 at 9:19 am

    what a great and simple craft! thanks for sharing! I pinned it in the hopes of making it =)

    Reply
  19. Laurel Wads

    September 22, 2014 at 11:51 am

    This table runner is gorgeous. I want to go make one now!

    Reply
  20. Jessica Doll

    September 22, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    Love the color you created by mixing them. What a cute and festive runner!

    Reply
  21. Katie Matthews

    September 23, 2014 at 4:03 am

    Looks beautiful and surprisingly easy to do! Love the silvery effect – perfect for Christmas too!

    Katie <3

    Reply
  22. Laurie

    July 16, 2016 at 10:43 pm

    This is beautiful! Love that paint color! Thanks so much for sharing the how-to with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday! Pinned to share.

    Reply
  23. Charlene Asay

    July 19, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    I love how simple this is. Great idea to make your table perfect. Thanks for sharing with us at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party.

    Reply
  24. Mother of 3

    July 19, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    So pretty! I haven’t done anything with stencils in quit some time….

    Reply
  25. lorraine williamson

    July 19, 2016 at 5:20 pm

    I need to make one so cool great job

    Reply
  26. LydiaF1963

    July 26, 2016 at 11:10 am

    Great project! I’ve given it some social media love so hopefully you’ll get some new eyes on it 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us at Creatively Crafty #ccbg 🙂

    Reply
  27. Carlee

    July 27, 2016 at 4:52 am

    I’ve been on the hunt for some new runners. I love using them on my buffet, but I just can’t find anything I love that doesn’t cost a fortune. Maybe I need to make my own!!! Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday!

    Reply
  28. janetvlt

    July 27, 2016 at 11:49 pm

    I really love this project. Thanks for sharing with #CCBG (PS – I featured you this week)

    Reply
    • jessa

      August 3, 2016 at 9:47 am

      Thank you for the feature! I’m glad you like it!

      Reply
  29. I love Croatia

    December 15, 2020 at 12:53 pm

    Absolutely stunning! I love your project!

    Reply

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