Make a nicely formed bow and write name on tail in lieu of place cards. Add loops to a flower arrangement to pull out a desired color. Use as streamers from a chandelier or tie around candle sticks. If you have an odd shaped table, make your own runners from fabric. I use iron on tape to turn under edges.
Finish ends by folding to a point.
You can stitch on a decorative tassel at end of point or leave plain. Use fabric that works well as a backdrop to your pattern or provides a nice contrast. Save small decorative jars and cluster together with one or two stems in each for a flower arrangement that requires very little effort. They can also be used individually at each place setting as well. Gourmet foods such as olives, mustards and caviar often have the best shapes.