INSIDE: How to turn a table runner into a DIY magazine rack. Re-purpose a vintage firewood holder into magazine and book storage rack.
So, this is a double whammy of a re-purposing project! What do you do when find a vintage firewood holder – that you don’t need because you live in the sizzling desert – but you love its brass bottom? And what do you do when you have a colorfully fun table runner that you no longer use? Well, you combine them together, after all.
If you have way too many magazines pilling up on your night stand (like yours truly here), you need somewhere to put that leaning tower of reading. In my effort to pay homage to my grandma and waste not, this old firewood holder was converted into a modern magazine rack. Because no one wants to be squashed by reading material in the middle of the night!
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How to Make Re-purposed Easy Magazine Rack
Supplies:
– Firewood holder (OR existing fabric-covered magazine rack)
– Table runner (OR durable fabric like duck cloth or home decorating fabric)
– Sewing scissors + straight pins
– Double fold bias tape
– Sewing machine
how to make table runner into a diy magazine rack
I decided to use a table runner I was no longer using. You can follow the same process using fabric.
Remove the original fabric of the firewood holder. Keep it as intact as much as possible. You will use it as a template for the new liner.
Lay the table runner (or fabric) wrong side up. Place the original liner on top of it and trace the outline, leaving enough fabric for the fold over the hanging rods.
Apply double wide bias tape along the cut lines. Bias tape covers the raw edge of fabric as an easy cheat!
Sew the bias tape in place (OR use fabric glue).
NOW, pin the folds down and sew that into place.
How to Make DIY Magazine Rack from Firewood Holder
Insert the hanging rods through the new fabric liner. Voila!
How fun! And now all those who-has-time-to-read-why-do-I-subscribe magazines (and let’s be honest, sometimes books) have a place to go other than gathering dust next to my bed.
What have you transformed recently? Let me know in the comments.
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Jenny says
This looks fantastic. I love the colors in the table runner and what a great idea. Now your magazines have a home and look great!
Chelc | Inside the Fox Den says
This is such an awesome idea! I have way too many magazines that end up in messy piles. I know what I’ll be looking for come yard sale season! Pinned!
Ann Tatum says
What a great idea! I need a magazine rack and this would be perfect.
Deborah says
I love this so much. The colors are great!!!
Debrashoppeno5 says
This is a clever idea. I love the bright pretty colors. It is such a great way to keep the magazines organized.
Claire says
Love the new bright look with that colourful fabric.
FLORENCE says
Wow, I love that Victoria! So colorful! Looks so much better than the brown liner. If I had one like this, I would totally be doing something similar.
Julie says
2 upcycles in 1 project – wow Victoria, you are on fire!
This looks so modern and bright, 2 lovely saves.
I’m totally loving your vivid blue chair in the photos too.
Michelle Leslie says
That’s very clever. I would never have thought of combining the two, but looking at how it turned out, it makes perfect sense
Michelle James says
This is such a great update. I love the fabric you used! Great upcycle!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Michelle. I love how cheery it now looks as well!
Ellen from Ask Away Blog says
this is so cute and seems pretty easy even for me. Def gonna look into it!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Ellen! If I can do it, so can you!!
Chas says
Such a cute upcycle! I love that you were able to upgrade it for home. Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!
Mary says
Victoria this is a fantastic transformation. You took something dull and made it pretty and playful! And of course very useful!
Nicole says
This is so cute! Now I want a firewood holder so I can make a rack like this for all our magazines and books that float around the living room. Great idea! Thank you for linking up with us at the #HomeMattersParty this week.
Chas Greener says
Great upcycle! Love the new colors. Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!
Kathleen says
I think this is one my favorites out of all your many projects! Great repurpose, love the fabric/runner you chose. I could use one of these! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm– Pinned! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home