place mats

Here is another sewing project

that was to remain hidden,

well at least until now!

To go with the coasters I showed you previously,

I also made some place mats.

They are also quite simple,

yet have a great texture and feel,

well at least to me!

As previously I used linen, flannel (as batting)

and the fabric from IKEA.

To add interest and texture,

I used a beautiful cotton print from Liberty of London,

you know how much I enjoy these fabrics!

I started a rectangle of linen

and appliqued a band of cotton print on the top,

with the raw edges turned under by ironing.

I placed the flannel underneath,

then the IKEA fabric on the top,

and stitched all around it,

leaving an opening to turn it right side out.

Then I stitched all around it

and did some quilting through all the layers.



I decided to vary the location of the band with each place mat,

making each one unique,

but still part of a set.

The back is just the cotton strip fabric,

which once again, makes it ideal for summer!

Happy sewing!