Not counting the experiment in our Thanksgiving menu, 
we had a lovely Thanksgiving celebration on Sunday.
I used the table runner I made with some muslin, scraps of material and the kids’ handprints.
Gobble, Gobble, Gobble
The centerpiece was simple. I took the idea from Melissa at Life on the Farm - a candle setting in corn. I found the pinecones and other decorations on clearance at Wal-Mart.
There’s my turkey plates that I got on clearance last year from World Market for $.69 each. The red plates were being clearanced at Kmart a few years ago because of slight imperfections. The napkins came from World Market.
The small cards placed to the left of the plates are the words to the song “We Gather Together”. My kids learned this during our song time in our homeschool and then ended up singing it as a family one year for the Thanksgiving program that I like to do whenever I’m the one hosting Thanksgiving. Before we ate our Thanksgiving dinner this year, we sang this song.
Can’t wait to see what you all did for your Thanksgiving table!
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I just wanted to say I like your turkey plates-too cute. The table is great.
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Thank you, Sarah! Setting the table for a special dinner is probably my most favorite thing to do.
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Your table looks very nice! The table runner with the kids’ handprints is a neat idea. (love the corn candle!)
Thanks, Melissa for your inspiration, too.
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Nice!! Love the table! Your turkeys on the table runner are so cute!! I’m going to have to shop around AFTER Thanksgiving for some more cheap stuff, like you did last year! I love World Market, especially the clearance section!!
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Betsy, I noticed that most of the Thanksgiving stuff gets clearanced before Thanksgiving. It’s ridiculous. Right after Halloween, the fall items are being cleared out for Christmas and the stores are actually carrying very little of Thanksgiving. World Market had a better selection than most.
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Sister Elizabeth, your table is beautiful! Your table runner, and the candle in the corn, was a great idea!
Kara
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It looks really nice!
Thank you, Zoe. Are you helping your mom set the table this year?
Oh, a sweet table! Now I just love your table runner! Thank is the cutest idea! Love the centerpiece too.
Thank you so much for popping in to see me and I want to wish you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia
Lovely tablescape! Looks like a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Setting the table was so much fun! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving, Lily.
Looks amazing. Even Newt caught a glimpse and was oohing and aahing. Love it!
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I was thinking of having my mom embroidery down the sides with a Scripture verse or a quote about being thankful. It would turn into a real heirloom. My kids’ handprints, my grandmothers dress used for a few of the handprints, and my mom’s embroidery work.
Your table runner is adorable! What a treasure! Happy Thanksgiving!
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How delightful those turkey plates are and I just love the handprint turkey runner. Looks like a wonderful Thanksgiving setting.
Beautiful festive table…love the table runner.
Enjoy the last of the long holiday weekend…
Thanks, Marigene. We had a lovely week. My daughter and I spent time stamping which we have only done together about once or twice! But we had fun.
CUTE tablerunner!!! That is something you will be able to cherish and use for many years to come! I love it!!!
Thanks, Alycia. The only problem I found with it was ironing it after I washed it. Muslin wrinkles badly but since it’s only a table runner and not an entire tablecloth it was doable.