Elegant and striking, this table runner will dress up your next special-occasion table.

A silk obi, 12 by 70 inches ($139), can be used as a table runner.

Late Victorian pillow shams cost around $85 each, linen sheets start at $145 and table runners range from $15 to $95.

Learn to make a quilted table runner with these patterns.

Don't save this stunning table runner for special occasions - a statement this dramatic should be made every day.

These are usually lightweight fabrics used for table runners, purses and smaller items.

A table runner, $49.95, is from Crate & Barrel, (800) 996-9960 or www.crateandbarrel.com.

A bone-lace table runner of the same size is $11.60.

She makes rugs, table runners and wool blankets.

Line the table with a table runner and put out the good Halloween goblets.