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Mon, Oct 25, 10 at 10:20
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Been thinking of making placemats but first want to ask some questions. Q1: Do you have a favorite placemat pattern that you use? Q2: Do you always use batting? Q3:Should the placemat always be quilted? Q4: Should the fabric be wash first? If not, would it make the fabrics(front and back)be loosen or extra fabric overlap? Q5: What is the average size for placemats? Thank you B. |
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| I made Christmas placemats and I used an old placemat for measurements, it's about 12&1/2 by 17&1.2. You can also make round placemats. I did use batting and I quilted mine, they aren't used a lot. There was a post here a while back and the placemats were denim with a bandana sewn on for the tableware. They were not quilted and they were adorable. Rosa |
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| I make place mats and use them all the time, and have gotten all my patterns from the magazines. Lots of nice styles offered. I found that fat quarters are a perfect size to use. Mine are somewhere around 14 by 17 inches, as I like them a bit larger. I do use a thin cotton batting and don't wash the fabric, but will definately quilt them, usually with a diagnal line about 1 inch apart. I also will make matching napkins when I make them as a gift. |
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- Posted by kathi_mdgd (My Page) on Mon, Oct 25, 10 at 16:13
| I answered at the sewing forum. Kathi |
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| Quilt in a Day has a Star placemat pattern that I like. Vicky |
Here is a link that might be useful: A Star for all Seasons.
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