Wednesday 13 November 2013

Placemats Finished

I have happily completed the placemats for my brother.


I bound them in four different colours of purple solids. And I backed them with some unbleached rough cotton. Here's the weird thing though. I almost think that these mats are reversible, because I really like the plain side too. The quilting keeps them from being totally boring and the binding frames them.


Maybe that is the side my brother should use when eating foods that have a propensity for staining. Just a thought.

Susan

38 comments:

  1. they are fab! I'm v impressed with your productivity :-)

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  2. One tick for the Christmas list then! I like the plain side too.

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  3. My mother makes us flip over her placemats every time we eat! Smart thinking, missus!

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  4. These are lovely. Definitely not for spag.bol. night though!! jxo

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  5. I like the clean lines of these and how they coordinate, not match, especially the purples in the binding. Lucky recipient!

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  6. Such a cute set, I agree that they are very reversible.

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  7. These are so fabulous! I love the combo of bright colors and white :) and I love that they aren't all exactly the Same! Keeps things interesting.

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  8. Love the different colour bindings!

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  9. Those are wonderful! Definitely reversible -- I love them.

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  10. Next you will be sending them with plastic covers! They are lovely, and what an excellent present.

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  11. Ooh the quilting looks like waves!

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  12. Beautiful place mats! Love the bright colours x

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  13. They look lovely. You could spray them with scotchguard to keep the worst off I suppose...and he's not allowed to use them when eating curry!

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  14. I love your four different shades of binding. These are fab!

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  15. Ha ha... It doesn't matter if he turns it upside down. Great gift. Girl, you're on the roll!

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  16. Maybe brother should put them all on the wall and not risk spillage at all!!

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  17. These are fab, but i don't think he should use them, they should be used to decorate the walls, less chance of getting food on them!! :o)

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  18. ....And have you considered making opaque covers for them that are wipe clean?

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  19. I love them so much and they are pretty on both sides. You are a fast worker! xx

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  20. Love that quilting...

    If you gave these to me I'd never use them as placemats...They're way too good to be used !

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  21. They are gorgeous, I think I'd hang them on my wall.

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  22. Oooh they look fab, and definitely too good to stick a sloppy bowl of spaghetti bolognaise on!

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  23. You blog, quicker than I can reply...that machine of yours must be on redial/auto whilst you are asleep! Santa's elves must be practising hard work at your place first.

    I lurve your creations! and those mats are far too beautiful for brothers. . .quilting is gorgeous.

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  24. Like Sarah's idea! Keep them clean Susan's brother!

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  25. Beautiful place masts and Ilove your frolicking bunny from your last post too x

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  26. These look amazing Susan - great quilting too!

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  27. Love the quilting, and how the lines will shift when they're all on the table together...

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  28. Oh I love the modern look of your placemats. And you are right - the back is just as cool as the front! Nice work!

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  29. Totally reversible! Agree with Judith though, these aren't or spaghetti (or messy children!)

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  30. I can't tell you how much I love these! And yes, fab idea to turn them over for eating, then turn them back again to admire them!

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  31. These are great. I hope that your brother keeps them clean! Di x

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  32. gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!!!

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  33. Gorgeous, hope he keeps them clean.

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  34. Yup, definitely boat side down on spaghetti night ;o)

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