For everyday use, I like to use placemats on the dining table. Sure, when we have guests or parties, I’ll use a table cloth, but when its just our family, I have a tray in the centre of the table with placemats. Some of these are quite old. Like, really, REALLY old. I made them years ago when I wanted to practice free motion quilting and machine binding.
I figured it was time to make new ones (and perhaps get rid of some of the older faded ones). I bought some of this lovely “Wildwood” print by Cloud 9 Fabrics from Spotlight the other week and really wanted to use it in a project where it would be the hero. This and the other “Wildwood” prints were in the dress fabric section, and luckily for me, I was in the queue at the cutting counter and saw it. Normally I’d just head to the quilting fabric section. I really must explore the dress fabric section a little more next time I visit. Who knows what other treasures I may find.
I made these new placemats which include a little bit of machine applique. It’s really simple and a great beginner project plus all of the materials can be sourced from your local Spotlight store.
I’ve created a little tutorial and included the pattern for the All Seasons Placemats which you can use to create some of your own, if you like. Why All Seasons? Well I thought that since these are so quick (and really quite simple) to make, it might be fun to create a new set for each season (ie darker colours for winter and oranges/browns for autumn etc).
Let me know if you have a go at making some of these placemats. I’d love to see your different fabric combinations. Tag me on Facebook or Instagram (@SameliasMum). Happy Sewing!
I figured it was time to make new ones (and perhaps get rid of some of the older faded ones). I bought some of this lovely “Wildwood” print by Cloud 9 Fabrics from Spotlight the other week and really wanted to use it in a project where it would be the hero. This and the other “Wildwood” prints were in the dress fabric section, and luckily for me, I was in the queue at the cutting counter and saw it. Normally I’d just head to the quilting fabric section. I really must explore the dress fabric section a little more next time I visit. Who knows what other treasures I may find.
I made these new placemats which include a little bit of machine applique. It’s really simple and a great beginner project plus all of the materials can be sourced from your local Spotlight store.
I’ve created a little tutorial and included the pattern for the All Seasons Placemats which you can use to create some of your own, if you like. Why All Seasons? Well I thought that since these are so quick (and really quite simple) to make, it might be fun to create a new set for each season (ie darker colours for winter and oranges/browns for autumn etc).
Let me know if you have a go at making some of these placemats. I’d love to see your different fabric combinations. Tag me on Facebook or Instagram (@SameliasMum). Happy Sewing!
16 comments
Lovely placemats, Anorina. Thanks very much for sharing.
Hi Annorina mows these placemats are gorgeous ,well done xx
Thank you! Beautiful!
I'm with you on place mats. I love them. And i love your pattern today. Thanks for the download.
Ohhh love them, thanks for sharing!
I love them... so clever of you and thanks...
Hugz
These are such fun placemats!!
Thank you. They were quite fun to make too :)
My pleasure :)
It’s my pleasure :)
They're such fun, quick finish projects, aren't they? Happy Sewing :)
Thanks Shez. I'm pleased with them, though still hesitant to let the kids use them ;-)
Thank you Jan. It's my pleasure x
This is a lovely placemat, Anorina! You always inspire me with your creativity. I hope you don't mind if I feature it on my blog (with links to you).
Thank you for these I love making placemats!! Oh and I found you though The Crafty Quilter Julie.
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