Lace table runners are the epitome of charm and femininity in a house. The question we often get is are they old fashioned? Yes they are, old fashioned in the best of ways. So if vintage is your thing you will fall in love with vintage lace table runners. But if modernity is where you are, then look at the trends, lace table runners are making a huge come back. They do have the advantage of being timeless, you can use them around the holidays just as well as you can use them as spring table runners. I would not however advocate using a fancy lace table runner for a Halloween party, but you could find or make a lace table runner that has the feel of a spider web for your fall decorations.
Why will lace never go away, relegated to a forgotten closet? Because like any worthwhile and proven articles in design and history it is chic, it continues to bring glamour and poetry in our lives and interiors. Laying down a beautifully handmade lace runner on your table is making a statement of refinement and elegance.
Vintage All Handmade bobbin lace table runner-Ecru
My preference is for bobbin lace, but there are many different kind of lace and any can be used for making table runners. Some of the finer lace is bobbin lace, because it can make use of a finer thread than any of the other methods, but crochet and tatting also produce beautiful lace. Bobbin lace is a very ancient technique that has been used in France and Belgium for centuries, had almost vanished but has seen a tremendous renewal. Today bobbin lace is available in many countries and even if it can be a little pricey it is well worth the money for the elegance it will give your table.
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Crochet is more easily mastered and you might try making your own crocheted table runner. It produces open, airy patterns that were once referred to as faux lace. You can accomplish beautiful runners with a thinner thread and a small crochet. If you want to make your own and fear not to be able to, you can buy a kit that will contain all the materials and instructions. Tatting is currently declining in popularity.
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 Happy Easter Table Runner Crochet Kit |
A lace table runner is sometimes not an entire runner made of lace but has lace in a cotton or linen base. The lace is made by removing some threads from the fabric and then using the needle method or a tatting method create the lace in the areas. This is the type of lace that young women used to make when they worked on their hope chest, and often they would make their own wedding table runner.
Regardless of the type of lace that you prefer, you can count on a table runner that will dress your table elegantly, specially if your home decor is more traditional. If your decor is on the retro side then you must absolutely have a vintage lace table runner.
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