Happy Wednesday everyone! Last week we made pincushions and this week we are making cute placemats. A household staple.
Well that, milk & more fabric.
Grab some of your favorite scrappy fabrics or charm squares and head over to The Fat Quarter Shop You Tube channel to watch Kimberly Jolly & Sherri McConnell’s video tutorial.
I used a red, white & blue colorway. Such a cute summer look right?
And of course a little bit of burlap & lace embelishment for a cottagey look.
Helpful tips:
- Use quilt batting if you don’t have fusible fleece. I somehow never have fusible anything in my workshop.
- Spray baste. It helps hold your fabric in place when quilting. Seasoned quilty veterans already know this.
- If you quilt them in a crosshatch style ….. don’t be afraid to {also} stitch in the ditch so your placemat lays a little flatter.
Now pour yourself a glass of lemonade and go make yourself some placemats. Or buy some. Or all of the above. I mean can you ever really have enough placemats or lemonade?
These are so cute! I love the addition of the burlap and lace.
I love the lace trim and your fun mix of fabrics! And oh yes, a can of 505 temporary adhesive spray gets used a lot around here!
Darling!!! I adore the colors and the burlap!
Olivia says
Cute, cute, cute!! Love the burlap you added!
Just love your placemats and the added burlap and lace with the little ‘Handmade’ Label! Special!