It's hard to believe I've never sewn myself placemats before. You should see what we've been protectiing our table with...placemats I picked up for 50 cents a pop. Needless to say, they're not exactly eye candy.
I've wanted to make some, and I tend to lean towards summer colors but with snow capped mountains behind my house, I figured I'd better go with a fall scheme. But, why not get the best of both worlds with a reversible place mat?
Here's How to make them:
1. Choose 2 coordinating Spring/Summer fabrics and 2 coordinating Fall/Winter fabrics.
For each side, One will be your accent fabric and the other will be you main fabric.
Cut one 11 1/4" x 12" block from each main fabric
Cut one 6 1/4" x 12" block from each accent fabric
Sew the coordinating fabrics right sides together matching 12" sides.
Press.
2. Mark diagonal quilting lines with a white crayon and a clear ruler 1 1/2" apart on one side of your placemat.
3. Layer your placemat right sides out with a 17 1/2" x 12 1/2" piece of batting in between.
Use spray adhesive or pins to hold it together
4. Stitch down each diagonal line. When your placemat starts to hit the inside of your machine, roll it in towards the needle. Don't ever flip your place mat around and start sewing from the other direction or you'll get big bubbles in your quilting. (I learned that the hard way)
Use a hot iron to press the crayon off your placemat, trim the batting leaving a 1/4" hangover and bind it like a quilt.
Fabrics used:
Summer
Summer House Popsicle Pink by Moda
and
Summer House Floral Aqua by Moda
Fall
Anna Maria Horner Glow
and
Anna Maria Horner Hugs and Kisses Pink Lime
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P.S. Congrats to Catskill Quilter who wrote comment number 118: "Lovely Fabrics! I am a regular follower of you blog!". You've won the Summer House Fat Quarters from last weeks giveaway.
I'll be in contact soon :)
Summer
Summer House Popsicle Pink by Moda
and
Summer House Floral Aqua by Moda
Fall
Anna Maria Horner Glow
and
Anna Maria Horner Hugs and Kisses Pink Lime
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P.S. Congrats to Catskill Quilter who wrote comment number 118: "Lovely Fabrics! I am a regular follower of you blog!". You've won the Summer House Fat Quarters from last weeks giveaway.
I'll be in contact soon :)
just lovely!
ReplyDeleteThese are GREAT, Annie - congrats to Catskill Quilter, too! Happy Tuesday - Tanya
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Can't wait to make some of my own. :)
ReplyDeleteJenny
Soo cute! I have been needing to make placemats myself! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable!!! Thank you for the cute gift idea:)
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful....great fabrics : ) I could use some for my table too!
ReplyDeleteI am starting a new link up on Mondays called Little Quilt Mondays and if you would like, it isn't to late to link up this darling tutorial .
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Oh Those are beautiful, I need to make some for my dining room table!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lesson!
Very pretty and great fabrics! I think you and I shopped in the same store because I have some 50 cent mats too.
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful colors! Great site.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
http://redflycreations.blogspot.com
K seriously? You have the best ideas ever. These are ADORABLE! I am totally making some... If I'm not too lazy :) The best part is that you can throw them in the washer! Thanks for linking up to my blog Annie! You're so cute!
ReplyDeleteThese are way too pretty for practical old placemats...wall art, maybe...
ReplyDeleteThey're gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove them! :) Thanks for linking up to {Sew} Modern Monday and have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI am sewing obsessed. Like your header. I love anything that serves a duo purposed, and so pretty! I would love it if you shared this at my 1st Sunday's Best Link Party.
ReplyDeleteExcellent place mats! Love the colors and fabrics you used!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea...love the colors you choose too!
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These are beautiful...so much nicer than store bought ones. Would love it if you would link this up to our Rockin’ link party this coming Friday, www.rocaandcompany.blogspot.com. Come and show off what you got. Hope to see you there….
ReplyDeleteRemember…YOU ROCK!!
Very Cute!Thanks for the inspiration! My little trailer desperately needs places mats! I will be working on some this evening!
ReplyDeleteThese are just fabulous! I'd love to have you link up on {Not So} Tough Tuesday's on One Tough Mother!
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Hope to see you soon!
Beautiful! Can't wait to try these myself.
ReplyDeleteThey turned out so great! Thanks for linking up with us at Show & Share! Can't wait to see what you link up this week!
ReplyDeleteMarie
mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com
That sounds easy enough, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI saw your giveaway at Southern Lovely and I was checking out your blog (your newest follower by the way). These placemats are super cute!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute placemats! Thanks of linking them up this week! I am featuring them today!
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Hi Annie, what a lovely job you did of the placemats. Will brighten up anyones table. Great work. I found and am now following you through My Romantic Home and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
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