Quick Table Runner

Variations of this table runner are on numerous blogs and web sites.  I'm not sure who gets the original credit since it appears here and there.  It's sometimes called a ten minute table runner, but that's not an apt description at my house.  Still, though, 25 or 30 minutes isn't all bad.

This table runner takes 1/3 yard of the top fabric and 1/2 yard for the backing/trim.  Trim off the selvages and sew the fabrics together along the long edges, right sides together, starting at the top both times.  Square at both ends so both pieces are the same length.

Turn right side out and presss, with an equal amount of trim on both sides.  At one short end, fold fabric back to back and sew across the top.  Turn and the point appears.  Repeat at the other end.

Press well and use a straight or decorative stitch to topstitch along the edges of the inner rectangle.  

Note to friends and family:  don't be surprised if you get one for Christmas.