Modern placemats

Join Jean Boyd for instructions on making placemats using a modern disappearing 9 patch block. Using Banyan Batiks Intaglio to make this free pattern.

Set the table with style! Our Green Fancy Scallop Paper Placemat has an eye-catching scalloped edge that looks classy and stylish. Perfect for Birthday parties, Holiday Events, Christmas Events, Everyday Gatherings, Mardi Gras, and St. Patricks day. Make your table top an outstanding lay out with our uniquely designed paper placemats. We have designed our placemats so they can be the extra touch that your dinner table needs for any special occasion. Also forget about having a dirty table…

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These modern, quilted placemats made good use of some leftover improv panels and scraps of grey solids. They are placemats numbers five and six for my year long project to make placemats for Meals on Wheels. Placemats are a great way to try out new quilting designs. They are so quick to make too. I went a little crazy with free motion designs on one, and on the other I stuck to my walking foot to create dense waves. I'd love to have you join me in putting your random quilt blocks of scraps…

Check out these 36 placemat quilt patterns that will jazz up your dinner table every time they're used. Making your own quilted placemats is easy, fun and the best way to ensure your table looks exactly the way you want it to!

quilted placemats. I'm going to make these with my cute new bird fabric. :)

I'm excited to share another project from my new book Improvising Tradition. The Ribbons Placemats are found in the Slice and Insert section of the book. This pattern shows you both how to cut and sew curves improvisationally. These are great skills to add to your toolbox of quilting techniques. photo by Joe Hancock, copyright 2014 The ribbon-like flow of the curved pieces is emphasized by the quilting on the Essex linen as well as the use of ombré fabrics. All the elements combine to make a…