Placemats and coasters
These placemats and coasters are a host gift for my aunt and uncle, who happily entertain us at their farm over Easter every year.
The fabrics are from the Blossom range by Urban Chiks for Moda. Each placemat and coaster has a layer of fusible wadding inside. The placemats are based on the ones in Amy Butler’s book In Stitches, and the coasters based on the ones in Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson. These placemats are much smaller than the Amy Butler ones (size was dictated by how much fabric I had) but are still plenty large enough at 46cm x 29 cm (18″ x 11.5″).
I did a little machine quilting around the circles and along the seamlines, and topstitched around the outside. The reverse side is a contrast colourway from the same fabric line.
The coasters were very quick and simple to make – just lots of going around and around to get the geometric quilting pattern done. Whoops, no separate photo of the coasters! We’ll have to look at Miss Stella with the set instead. She enjoyed playing with the coasters. Have I mentioned that she can now stand on her own? Yikes!
Have a lovely Easter everyone!
Wow, they’re really pretty. I love the colour combo!
Beautiful! I just bought a fat quarter bundle of the blossom line. I just love those fabrics.
Stella is gorgeous. 🙂
Love that Placemat pattern – I am going to have to get hold of the In Stitches book. Fabric choice is really effective – your aunt and uncle are going to love them! Happy Easter.
Oh! They are awesome!!!
Awwww… that Stella!! She’s a cutie! Love that range of prints – put to great use in the placemats. Have a great time on your Easter break.
You did it again, I am amazed at how much you get done! Thanks for the update on Miss Stella. love the combo of colors and patterns. peggyann
Love these! A great gift!
Congratulations! I have just drawn your name as one of the 4 lucky fabric winners! Would you please send me your address and the fabrics in order of choice and I will ATTEMPT to give people fabrics based on their favorites!
-warmest wishes from Emily in Norway
These look great! I’m sure your aunt and uncle will be happy to get them.
Lara…the placemats and coasters came out great! Love the colors!
Stella is too adorable!
BTW, you’ve been tagged:
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Happy Easter!
With friendship,
Lisa
These are gorgeous! I love your choice of fabrics, especially the big circle one. I have a FQ pack of this range that must be made into a quilt for someone, and I am still figuring out what to do. You have inspired me to get started. Great work!