Tabletop Tuesdays - Use placemats to create table runners

I bought these gourds and wanted to make a great fall table centerpiece but they looked naked without a table runner.  

Brainstorm: I had these great twig placemats in the cupboard and thought they would make the perfect backdrop for the gourds.  What do you think?  

And as it turns out - it's a great tip - use 2-3 placemats to create a table runner.