Emerson stated in a essay about Thoreau that he couldâ¦â draw out of his breast pocket his diary, and read the names of all the plants that should bloom on that dayâ¦..He could tell by the plants what time of year it was within 2 days.â.
Working With Width. A standard table runner measures between 14 and 17 inches wide, but table runners easily can be customized to best fit your particular table. Measure the width of your table and choose a runner close to 1/3 the width. When making your own runner, add between 1 and 1 1/2 inches to the measurement for seam allowance when cutting fabric.
The next section is adjacent to this section, of equal length (6 inches), and is labeled with a 2.. The final section, 1, is adjacent to section 2.. This section continues all the way to the foul line. The foul line measures 6 feet from the end of the table. The center third of the table is unmarked.