DIY Block Print Table Runner

Date
Oct, 14, 2022

Earlier this year I came across a beautiful block print tablecloth that I immediately fell in love with. The price point was a little high so I tucked the idea away in my head thinking it would be a fun DIY project to try some day. I love creating seasonal tablescapes and when I had the opportunity to work with a company to create a fall tablescape, I knew this would be the perfect time to create my DIY Block Print Table Runner.

DIY Block Printed Table Runner

I searched on Amazon for a plain linen tablecloth but none of them seemed to be quite what I was looking for. So I went to JoAnn Fabrics and found the most beautiful linen blend fabric. It wasn’t large enough though, so I decided to create a runner instead!

SUPPLES FOR DIY BLOCK PRINT TABLE RUNNER

The stamp I found on Etsy and it’s a dill flower which I just love the delicate look of. There are so many different stamps you could use – the options here are endless!

Dill Flower Vintage Block Print

STEP 1

Cut your fabric to size. I cut mine about 18″ wide and about 24″ longer than our table so there would be about a foot extra hanging down on each end.

How to Make a DIY Table Runner

STEP 2

Pull the loose strands of fabric from the sides to create a frayed look. You can pull as much or as little as you want to get your desired look.

Block Printed Table Runner

STEP 3

Using a medium sized paint brush, paint each part of your stamp the color you’d like it to be. I used two colors, one for the flowers and one for the stem. I recommend using a scrap piece of fabric to practice first. This will help you decide what colors you like and also how much paint and pressure to apply.

Block Print Table Runner

I used these three colors, mixing the brown into each to make it more muted. The green is called “Moss”.

How to Block Print Fabric

How to Block Print a Table Runner

STEP 4

Press your stamp down on the fabric firmly and be sure to push down on all sides to create a full design.

Floral Block Print

STEP 5

Repeat! If you want to measure you certainly can, but I eye balled it and did an offset pattern until I reached the end.

Block Print Table Runner Tutorial

I absolutely LOVE how this turned out! It was such a simple project but feels so thoughtful and beautiful. Each stamp is a little different and not perfect which makes it feel more handmade and unique too. The art of block printing has been around for ages and I’m glad that it’s something we’re starting to see again in the design world. It makes me want to design my own fabrics 🙂 Maybe some day!

Fall Table Setting

Neutral Fall Table Setting

Floral Block Print Table Runner

The possibilities are so endless with block printing! I love my block print table runner but you could also do the same process on curtains, pillows, tea towels, napkins…so many things! What would you do?

DIY block printed table runner tutorial

September 28, 2022

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13 Comments

  1. Reply

    Melly0

    April 30, 2024

    Can you wash it? Will the paint not warp?

  2. Reply

    Amy

    October 29, 2022

    I really want to make some pillows using this technique!!

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      October 31, 2022

      Me too! There’s so many possibilities!

  3. Reply

    karen sunday

    October 20, 2022

    I love this!!!

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      October 31, 2022

      Thank you so much Karen!!

  4. Reply

    Hilda

    October 14, 2022

    Thanks for the inspiration….beautiful!!
    Greetings from Australia

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      October 17, 2022

      You are so welcome, Hilda! So happy you’re inspired!

  5. Reply

    Cici Haus

    October 14, 2022

    So beautiful!

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      October 17, 2022

      Thank you Cici!

  6. Reply

    Anne

    October 14, 2022

    Beautiful! I love the idea of using stamps to make my own fabrics… do you think you can wash them easily?

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      October 17, 2022

      I washed mine for the first time the other day and it was fine! Just air dry!

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