As part of my re-decorating plan, I was on the search for a colourful table runner to tie-in with some of the other changes I made in the living room. The few table runners I found were either the wrong colour, or way outside my budget…at $60 and $80 each. So I decided to make a table runner with some beautiful fabric that I found at a fabric store, and as luck would have it, Sears contacted me around the same time to see if I would like to try their Sears Kenmore 50 Stitch Sewing Machine. I was thrilled at the opportunity to be able to create my sewing project with a brand new machine.
4. Take the runner to the sewing machine and carefully sew around all 4 sides of runner using a straight stitch, turning fabric 90 degrees to stitch around corners. Cut threads when done. Finished size is approx. 13″ x 40″.
5. Press the table runner to remove all wrinkles.
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I love that material and how simple this project is.
I was thinking about making some rag quilts with all the little bits of fabric I have collected, that is what I would use a new machine for! Might need to make a table runner too!
Very pretty and colorful, Angie! Just the thing to go along with the nicer weather.
I'd love a new sewing machine to dive into making some curtains for our new house!
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I love to sew and if I had this machine I would love to do more decorative stitching, especially around the edge of quilts and blankets.
Tracey
I would love to make a new beach bag with a new sewing machine! Thanks 🙂
Ooh I love this – how festive! It looks simple too. I really like the fabric you chose.
XO
Angie @ EasyLivingMom.com
I love the fabric that you used. I would like to sew some napkins and a runner with a new sewing machine
I dont sew…. but i love this one!
Lior
Oh, how exciting! A sewing machine give-away! I inherited my mom's old machine, and it was finicky at the best of times…:) I would love to have a machine that is consistently reliable…and I don't have to hold my breath hoping it will work! I love to sew all kinds of things home related – curtains, slipcovers, and tablecloths. And, I've just recently discovered the joy of sewing bags.
Oh my I don't know how to sew but I've been wanting to learn especially quilting. I would love to win and thanks for the chance!
Jackie
jackieosmond63@hotmail.com
I have never owned a sewing machine. And the first project I would tackle is finally being able to shorten my curtains!
That is a beautiful table runner.. the fabric is really pretty. Would love to find fabric like that.. it makes me happy just to see that print.
I would love to make some cushion covers as well as a new apron with a brand new sewing machine.
Hi Angie! Would love to win this beautiful machine! The discount on the Kenmore 17 stitch machine is phenomenal!
I would definitely try this tutorial to add some color to my beige kitchen but truthfully I would also love to sew some beautiful yellow pillows for my bed as I am using yellow as the accent colour to grey!
Fingers are crossed. Keep up the great work!!
I am a beginner when it comes to sewing, so I think I would like to try to do a table runner as well!
Ooooohhh…. that sewing machine looks absolutely divine. The first thing I'd make would be the throw pillows that my couch has been desperately calling for. Then I'd probably tackle the faux roman shade that I've been planning for months.
Honestly, it would be fantastic to not have to fight with the stubborn bobbin of my current (not very efficient) sewing machine. I'm crossing my fingers that I win this beauty! 🙂
I forgot to tell you what I would make with it. I would make a dress for my sister's daughter's wedding. I have the fabric!
So, I would love to win this new Kenmore sewing machine.
What I am going to purchase next is a Serger, I would love to have the one on their page!
Hugs, Cindy
Beginner here, I would attempt cloth napkins.
First of all, that runner is adorable.
I would love a new sewing machine. I don't actually have one of my own – I'm always running over to my Mom's to use hers. And I need one badly for all the fabric projects I have stockpiled around here. First on the list is probably the pillows and bedskirt for Audrey's room.
Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway!
What a wonderful giveaway! I would use this machine to band some hand towels to add some "spring" to my kitchen
I would love to make a tablerunner as great as your's.
I feel really silly now becaUse I found this perfect material that matches my living room and kitchen perfectly but I was only able to get the last bit of the fabric. I didn't know what to so with a yard and a half of fabric, but this would be perfect! So yes, a table runner would be awesome to make!
I don't sew because I think I can't. It is silly, I know but I was too impatient too learn when my mom tried to teach me and forget home ec my teacher was a very cross lady. I want to learn just some basics like table runners or pillow shams.
wwcd23 at yahoo dot ca
I woukd start wiyh napkins and then move on to throw pillows and then an apron – not the kind around the neck, but the kind with shoulder straps!
mmmason2@yahoo.com
I love your runner! I'd have to make one of those but also a valance or curtains for my daughter's room. Tks.
I have never owned a sewing machine…my first sewing DIY project is going to be pretty pillow cases for my living room:)Thank you
Your table runner is absolutely beautiful Angie!
And Sears has a great range of sewing machines. I'm still using a Kenmore sewing machine that my mom bought when I was a kid, actually! 🙂
Jo
http://www.womaninreallife.blogspot.ca/
What a great and easy table runner. So cute and bright! Thank you for sharing! I’d love to have you visit me at Get Your Crap Together! We have a Pattern Party from the 1st of the month to the 10th and would love you to check it out. See you soon!
Your table runner is so bright and cheery! I love it!
I would adore a brand new sewing machine from Sears! that would be awesome! I am a bit addicted to pillows lately, so I would make all of the pillows I've been dreaming up! This is exciting!
I would love to make outfits for my girls, maybe some doll clothes, without borrowing my mom's sewing machine.
To be honest, a table runner!
Ah alas I would not be the one enjoying this beauty. I would gift it to my daughter. She is the one that sews in our family! She would use it a lot! First would be a runner for my table… I love that material!! Thanks for the chance.
I would learn to make some baby items for my new little man, like wash cloths, curtains for his room, toy bags, things especially for him made by Mom 🙂
Stacey – canehdien@gmail.com
I've just started to learn how to sew as of a week or two ago! I'm so excited to learn and this looks like the perfect easy project to start on!
Seriously, there is such thing as a rotary cutter???! I must get one of those.
With a brand new sewing machine, I'd love to make some microwavable bean bags for my family!
ok seriously wow, I LOVE the fabric you used for that table runner!!! AND to answer your question, I would start with some matching jammie pants for me and my daughters, then move on to a lap-sized quilt…the sky is the limit!! 🙂
christyplus2 at gmail dot com
What an amazing review! Your pictures really add to the story you told.
If I won I would gift it to my mother, she is looking to take on a hobby and I know this would be the right one for her. I would be happy to see the quilts she would make with her. She has always loved quilts and never had the money to buy a machine. This would make her year! Thanks for the consideration!
I my I'd love to win this! I make/sell non-slip headbands and have to go to my mother's house to use her sewing machine because mine died. So if I won I'd be sewing up a storm making headbands!
I think I'd make curtains for my daughters room! I only made one so far so it's time to finish the other one!!
I just had a Baby in January, so I would love to make my little sweetie some fabulous summer baby clothing/blankets! And eventually, work my way to doing a quilt {shooting for the sky on that one..heheh}!
Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity. I would love to win this sewing machine so I could make some nice curtains for our home and some tablecloths. My son just moved into his own place not long ago so it would be nice to sew some things for his home too.
Good luck to everyone.
darlene.demell@sympatico.ca
I would love to make some blinds for our nursery!! Thanks! 🙂
I so need a new sewing machine. I want to learn more about sewing and my first project will be a business card holder, saw on pinterest.
I have so many sewing projects I would love to do. I only have a basic machine and it frustrates me every time I take it out. I would love to have the a serger too! Love your table runner.
Oh, how I would love to replace my old clunker of a sewing machine with the beautful Kenmore MD 606 Computerized Sewing Machine (go big or go home). I quilt and I would love to try my hand at embellishing my work with a lovely new sewing machine. Thanks for hosting this great giveaway. kitchencounterchronicles (at) hotmail (dot) ca.
I think I would teach my girls to make table runners or pillows. They disparately want to learn to sew on a machine. We have been working on hand stitching.
I would love to finish some of the quilts my mother began! Plus I have curtains hanging up (for over 2 years) that need to be hemmed desperately!
I would die if I won a sewing machine! Never owned one, would spend hours with my wonderful mother in law helping and teaching me how to sew…The first thing I would make would have to be curtains for my bedroom! We moved into our beautiful home 3 years ago and I am still trying to get curtains bought and up but I would love to be able to make them!
I haven't sewn since high school so there would be a learning curve. I'd love to be able to sew pillows, curtains and how about hemming pants
Love your runner! I just recovered some chairs I found at Value Village, and have extra fabric for a runner, so this post is the perfect timing!
That's a gorgeous sewing machine… I miss my old Kenmore and would love to win a new one! Thanks for the giveaway. 🙂
Project 1: a new runner and placemats for my kitchen table.
I would love to make a quilt, but since I have zero sewing experience I would probably start small – cloth wipes and kitchen towels maybe. I'm sure I'd also try to make a cute bag or three, and lots of upcycling!
I would make wash mitts for our girls. As they get older they're taking over face washing and holding a cloth is hard, I have a pattern (in my head) on how to make clothes!
Also – pretty table runner!
What a great giveaway Angie – This sewing machine would have come in handy when I made the Easter dresses for my girls.
I think the first thing I would sew would be curtains for my daughters bedroom.
Thanks for the opportunity 🙂
Jody
I'd like to try making some cloth diapers and wet bags and wipes and ……..:) majicmel23@yahoo.ca
I don't know how to sew whatsoever, so I would start by making a simple t-shirt dress my for daughter. Then, I would fix every single hem in the household that fell down!
Jenna (@SnyMed)
snymed at gmail dot com
I have sewn for years, but my machine is 18 years old and I could really use a new one to make cute dress-ups for the kids. By the way, I love your table runner!!
I would love the Kenmore®/MD Limited Edition 17-stitch Sewing Machine
info(at)littlemisskate.ca
I have to admit that I still love by 1950s era Singer. It never fails me. But a Serger would be nice….
Kenmore /MD ¾-thread Serger with Waste Clipper Catcher
Oops forgot to say what I'd make!
Well right now we are in dire need of Barbie clothes!
What a great giveaway! Thank you!
My husband and I are in the process of buying a house!! (We accepted the seller's counter offer just an hour ago!) If the conditions (inspection, water test, etc) come back satisfactory, I will need to try my hand at making curtains! 🙂
Any machine will be an upgrade from the machine I have! I would start working on the projects are already have fabric for (pajama pants!) and then onto the great ideas I have collected on Pinterest!
What would I make? What wouldn't I make?! I would definitely use it on some quilts for sure!
Fingers crossed, hope I win 🙂
sscsdesjardins@gmail.com
I would LOVE to give this as a gift to my mom! And I know she would make so many great things with it. If it was for me, I would love to attempt a quilt. Have always wanted to try and learn how to make them. What a great giveaway! Thank you 🙂
Love the pattern and colours in this table runner!
I popped over to the Sears website to check out the sewing machines. It was a time warp, kinda like the time I stopped into a "record" store at about 25 and realized there were no records! How so? Well, I have been using the sewing machine my parents gave me for my 18th birthday for, well, 26 years… Who knew the advances that have been made??
This is a great give away! Have a great day!
I want to make things for my twin girls. From bibs to blankets and everything in between.
I'd love to win this. What a great prize! Fingers are crossed.
everythingmomandbaby at hotmail dot ca
I would learn how to hem randa@thebewitchinkitchen.com
Oh gorgeous! I would make new pyjama pants for the boys since that's the only thing I've taught myself this far, but I'd also use this machine to tackle some fun new craft projects too! A new table runner would be fun to try!
mommy.kat@live.ca
The fabric is so pretty 🙂
I like all the machines especially the Kenmore®/MD Limited Edition 17-stitch Sewing Machine
In Toronto, Canada
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Thank you for the opportunity
I love the table runner!! So bright! Perfect fabric choice 🙂
Great review of this machine. If I won I'd be sewing up some new summer dresses for my girls! <3
Thanks for the opportunity!
cherylsneedlecrafts at gmail dot com
LOVE LOVE LOVE the fabric!!! This machine looks awesome! I have a new baby so my 4 yr old and I would love to make him a new blanket!
lise (at) thebabybottomline (dot) com
I love the fabric you used. I would love to make a spring/summer placemat and napkin set.
skyalive1976(at)gmail(dot)com
I think your runner came out beautiful! and you only spent 12 dollars. You cant beat that.. Good luck to everyone for the giveaway 🙂
That is beautiful fabric! My sewing machine died last year and I've yet to replace it, so this would be awesome.
First project would be new curtains for my kitchen.
I would love to make a valance for our bathroom. We're renovating it and hope to be done this month. We've gone with new colors so we need to change other things, well everything for it. Sadly I'm not that experienced at sewing but i want to learn more and it looks like this would be a great machine to be able to do anything with.
Michelle – poweredbymomblog@gmail.com
Yippee! I LOVE to sew. I actually managed to do some this week (first time in months) but it was just repairs/alterations. I've been wanting to make my daughter a patchwork skirt forever. My straight stitch old sewing machine just doesn't cut it. Hope I win!
Besos, Sarah
Blogger at Journeys of The Zoo
journeysofthezoo at hotmail dot com
When I was a little girl my mother made me the cutest lilac sun dress. I made a similar one for my daughter, now that I have an adorable little granddaughter would love to make one for her 🙂
I would make receiving blankets and fitted crib sheets for my new little babe. I'm due in 10 weeks!
This table runner looks great with good instructions. It's now on my 'to do' list. I have been scouting out a new sewing machine so that I can join a quilting group next fall. Will now consider a Kenmore machine.
I am so excited for this giveaway. My current Kenmore sewing machine is over 30 years old – so an updated Kenmore that's computerized with 50!!! stitches – WOW!!! What wouldn't I make? Pillows – yep! Curtains – you bet! Runners like yours – oh yes! And more pillows! Maybe even some slipcovers! So excited! Pick me, pick me!!!! 🙂
I would love to sew again. I would make myself a tote bag. 🙂
I would love to make a new dress for my daughter
thanks
flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com
My sewing machine has been making me cranky lately and seems to have a mind of its own, I would love a new snazzy machine! I would love to make sundresses for my daughter for this summer, and a bow tie for my youngest.
The table runner is adorable, I might need to find a bit of fun fabric and tackle that too 🙂
I would love to make my kids Halloween costumes this year
I would like to make a dress or a skirt for the summer if I won the sewing machine.
Awesome giveaway!
I would love to get started on my first quilt! It`s a project that I`ve been itching to get started on.
LOVE the fabric you used…so bright and cheerful!
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I would make more clothes and fun projects for my kids!
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I'd love this machine – my old machine is wearing out. I'd love to make some clothing items out of material I have to give to my local woman's shelter. And then make some quilting projects.
I love the fabric choice Angie! I would love to make a new duvet cover with a lovely Kenmore sewing machine. I lost the foot pedal to my sewing maching when we moved and sure would love to win!
I would love to finish some quilts that I have started and make some clothes for my kiddies.
pennymindingmom (at) hotmail (dot) com
Such a happy runner with all those colors and shapes, great choice of fabric!
I own a Kenmore Sears machine that is over thirty years old and would love a new machine. I would love to make a baby quilt for my new grandson due in July. Sears makes a good machine – I have never had a problem with mine but it does lack alot of the features found on new machines.
I really like how simple this is and that bright fabric is AWESOME! So perfect for spring! LOVE IT!
I would love for you to share this at my link party, On Display Monday!
http://craftandrepeat.wordpress.com/2013/05/06/on-display-monday-link-party-1/
Hope to see you there!
Have a happy week!
Brianna
Colorfull and pretty, love this project!
Have a great week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Such pretty colors! Very inspiring for me to get sewing.
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Decorative Flip Flops~ Gift Idea
A tea towel tank top made on a new sewing machine, sounds like summer's coming!
Very cute! I love the bright colors!
I love the all the models od sewing machines…since they can not just do the stiching, but also help in making the creations more beautiful with the various stiches u can do….. I would love to some embroidery on my daughters dresses and make my linens look more beautiful….. I wouls so much love to have it 🙂
I would love to sew some pillow cases for my new couch. I don't currently own a sewing machine, I borrow my MIL's old thing and it drives me nuts. Thanks you for this opportunity!
I'm ready to start sewing again after many years…. first a quilt for my much-awaited niece/nephew this fall; and next sewing with my friend in Dartmouth who makes pillow cases and comfort quilts for children with cancer. Gave my 33-yr old machine away to a local woman's shelter yard sale when I moved 2 years ago. Now ready to create again!
I would like to make a table runner. I like your runner.
I would love a new sewing machine to make a halloween costume for my son and begin a quilting project that I have always dreamed of doing.
Michele
mrowein@yahoo.ca
I would love a new sewing machine! I want to do applique work on clothes for my daughter. i have my mom's old sewing machine which only does the basic stitch! my daughter is going to be a mermaid for her birthday and i want to applique shells on to her top!
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