[header] How to make a fringed table runner [title] Start with utility burlap. [step] Utility burlap is cheaper than other types of burlap. Even if utility burlap is not the exact color you want, you can decorate it after you purchase it to make an attractive table runner. 
[substeps] Decorate your burlap if you want. Acrylic paint and a sponge brush can be used to decorate thick burlap.