Osna- what??? Up until a few months ago, I didn’t even know this stuff existed. At my local JoAnn’s, it’s $4/yard. Linen, I’ve learned, is made from flax. The Osnaburg at JoAnn’s is made of cotton. But it has a nice linen-y look, doesn’t it?
And normally I wouldn’t so blatantly copy someone’s table runner, but when my sister calls with a request to make one that looks “just like the one here,” and gives you the dimensions of her table, then I really try to do what I can. 
I like it for the background of this seamstress apron, too. This and the cupcakes were shop samples for Austin’s Craftorama, a shop that I’ve never been to, but looks like a place I’d love to go and hang out. If you’re ever in Austin, stop by and buy some fabric and a pattern.
Ah! I’ve seen the Osnaburg at JoAnn’s, and wondered about it. Thanks for explaining the difference! I do like it, and the price difference certainly doesn’t hurt. It looks very nice in the table runner and apron!
I’ve never heard of osnaburg either. I’ll have to check it out. The runner turned out beautiful!
Beautiful table runner. I’ve seen that Osnaburg at JoAnn’s too but haven’t bought it yet. Thanks for the feedback on it.
Lovely table runner, and even better with the Fiesta bowl and clementines!
Whatever it is, that is a really pretty table runner!
I love, love, love it. It’s ridiculous how excited I am to see it in person. aaaah.
Beautiful table runner, I like the combo of fabrics that you used. Those little cupcakes are too fun!
The table runner is so great with the fabrics you picked out! It makes me want to run upstairs and attack some fabrics with my fabric cutter.
Your table runner is beautiful! You’ve inspired me to do something for my table.
I love it!!! it’s reallllllllllllly gorgeous!!
sigh! another on to-do list… you are such an inspiration… 
WOW, That is a beautiful tablerunner. I believe you have shown me the perfect item to complete MIL Christmas gift!
Thanks!
My son uses osnaburg as jacket lining when he makes reproduction civil war uniforms. I helped him with the first jacket he made and that was when I first remember using it. Haven’t found other uses to date.
the table runner looks great, I love the colours
I love the new banner, and I’m so pleased you did so well at the craft fair ! ~ love Julia x
Love the table runner! My poor table definitely needs some love, and this might be a great project to perk it up.
How lovely!!! Love your fabric choices.
With friendship,
Lisa
It turned out beautiful! So generous of you to cut those flowers so centered. I love it! I used some of the osnaburg to go with the Marimekko fabric and it looks great! Glad I was shopping with you that day!
Neat! I had never heard of it either.
I loved your runner and used it for inspiration (and the one at Shimandsons, too) and whipped one up in a couple of hours yesterday afternoon to place for our dinner table guests last night!!! This is why I love blogs!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Hmmm, I feel a road trip to Austin coming on …
Thanks, Linda. I had fun making mine and just posted a picture. In hindsight I would make the strips different widths like you guys did and make mine wider, but it was fun and quick!
btw.. have added you on my blogroll..
do visit.. will be honoured 
Never heard of it. But I like the table runner.
Lovely tablerunner & craft apron!
I have actually seen the osnaburg at Joann’s, but I still prefer 100% real linen… the feel of it is just different to me.
Still though, the price of the osnaburg is a lot nicer! (Although I always buy my linen on sale so that the price isn’t quite so bad.)
I love the amy butler fabrics. You did a great job!!
My neighbor uses Osnaburg to make her own chenille. After I saw that, I used it as the center of the sandwich for a rag quilt. It fringes up beautifully.
As a former costume designer, I have used bolts and bolts and bolts of osnaburg. It has great texture, it dyes beautifully, and it is strong. However, it shrinks– a lot–so prewash anything that might be washed or cleaned.
Great advice! I’m still a fan of osnaburg, but didn’t know it dyed well. Thanks!