I really like this project and I think it looks great too!
Perhaps you want to try it:
Step 1: Cut a strip from the drop cloth that
measures 14¼"W × 8'1¼"L; press it to iron out any wrinkles. To hem all
four edges: Turn each under ⅝"; press, then stitch in place using a
½-inch seam allowance. The fabric strip should now measure 13"W × 96"L.
Step 2: Working on one of the strip's long sides and
starting at a short end, use a ruler and a pencil to measure and mark
one inch at a time; continue until you reach the other end. Repeat on
the opposite side of the strip. Next, using your ruler and our photo as a
guide, draw a line at each mark, varying the line lengths. At each 16th
mark, draw a line that crosses the entire strip. Trace over the lines
using a black fabric marker, which dries almost instantly.
Step 3: Just left of each line that crosses the strip, and working in numerical order, center a six-inch-high number stencil. Affix with stencil adhesive.
Step 4: Using a foam stencil brush, fill in the stencil with fabric paint
.
Let dry about four hours. Remove stencils; if needed, touch up the
numbers with a paintbrush. To clean the runner, wash by hand and hang
dry.
