Place mats
05-14-2013, 05:21 AM
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Any of the mug rug patterns would work. Some of the mug rugs end up being as big as placemats. Jenny Doan MSQC. FOR ONE. FONS AND PORTER, QUILTY. CRAFTSY.COM. Come up with one of your own. depends on what size you want.
05-14-2013, 06:04 AM
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This is what I think of when I make placemats. Lots of patterns feature a central design, but when you think about it, your plate covers this up. I generally try to find a side design, so that when the plate is on and you're eating, you can still see the design. I have made A LOT of placemats, and one of my favorite design is to make a strip pieced inset off to one side, add some piping or a little flange on either side to coordinate with the fabric.
05-14-2013, 06:18 AM
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https://www.google.com/search?q=quil...w=1269&bih=572
Here are some pictures that you might want to consider. I like to do a google search of images to get new ideas.
Here are some pictures that you might want to consider. I like to do a google search of images to get new ideas.
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05-14-2013, 07:22 AM
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there are several free Placemat patterns at this link as well. http://www.allfreesewing.com/?task=s...term=placemats
05-14-2013, 02:34 PM
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I am working on a set right now. It takes 36, 5"charm squares. You cut them in half and then in half again. So you will have 4 strips, 5" x 1 1/4" (per ea square)(You can stack them and cut several at a time.) After you have them all cut, lay them out and mix them up for different colors, and then sew 6 strips together making into squares again. Then you cut a solid color fabric into 36, 5" squares. (It said to buy 2 yards of the solid color). Then you lay a solid block with your 6 strips block Right sides together and cut into half square triangles. (when you sew the triangles together you will have, half the block solid and half the block with the strips). Really pretty. Then you sew all those blocks together in whatever pattern they look good, turning the blocks one way or the other or not turning the blocks at all. Play with them to see how you like them and then sew them together to what size you want. Not sure if you can understand this but you could check Moda for the pattern (it was free) It was called "Turn on the Charm Placemat Tutorial", makes 4 placemats. Go to www.modabakeshop.com to download the instructions.
05-14-2013, 06:53 PM
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https://www.google.com/search?q=quil...w=1269&bih=572
Here are some pictures that you might want to consider. I like to do a google search of images to get new ideas.
Here are some pictures that you might want to consider. I like to do a google search of images to get new ideas.
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