Christmas Placemats

In 2021, the Fat Quarter Shop offered a mini Christmas Quilt Sew Along which I finished and gifted to a sister.  I was so in love with the trees, I quickly made six more blocks ..... then they sat for a year.  With a push to finish lingering Christmas projects this year, I added a gift box block and made placemats.  

My inspiration for color is from a collection of Horizon Blue Vintage Diamond Point Glassware and dessert plates gifted to me years ago.  

 

12 Days of Christmas in July Blog Hop - Placemats

 

Greetings from South Louisiana and Happy July Christmas!  Our host, Sarah with Confessions of a Fabric Addict has a special group of bloggers ready to help you with your Christmas Gift Ideas.

For those new to my blog ... a little introduction.    For a little over 10 years, I have been one of the quilt pattern designers for Black Cat Creations.  Following my retirement in early 2016 from a long career in Government Finance, quilting and pattern design has taken a front seat.  I can also be found on Instagram, @lfairquilts and Black Cat Creations Facebook page, 

A SPECIAL TREAT:   In addition to the Placemat Pattern below,  Black Cat Creations is offering a FREE Christmas quilt pattern to all of our Blog Hoppers, called Reindeer Lodge, designed by Jackie Theriot.

Now for the Placemats ....

Keeping it simple –

Ø  Placemats can be gender neutral

Ø  Appeal to all age groups and perfect for “family” gifts.

Ø  Spruce up decor

Bonding opportunities –

Ø  Invite a sewing novice or beginner for a sew day

Ø  Delivering a special placemat to the elderly (home bound, assisted living or nursing home)

Learning and practice  –

Ø  Small projects are easier to master machine quilting and binding

Ø  Fun and quick to make

 Set of (4) Four Placemats (18" X 12")

Fabric Requirements (WOF = 40")

Color #	Quantity
1	7-1/2” X WOF
2	7-1/2” X WOF
3	7-1/2” X WOF
4	7-1/2” X WOF
5 Center Accent & Binding (Single Fold)	1/2 Yard

After choosing your fabric, audition the layout:

Cutting Instructions:

  From each of the Colors 1, 2, 3 and 4:

Ø  Cut (1) 4-1/2” X WOF strip, then

o   (4) 4-1/2” X 9-1/2” pieces (Unit A)

Ø  Cut (1) 2-1/2” X WOF strip, then

o   (4) 2-1/2” X 4-1/2” pieces (Unit B)

o   (4) 2-1/2” squares (Unit D)

From Color 5, Center Accents / Single fold binding:

Ø  Cut (2) 2-1/2” X WOF strips, then

o   (12) 2-1/2” X 4-1/2” pieces (Unit C)

Ø  (7) 1-1/2” X WOF strips ...  join diagonally end to end and press seams to one side

Layout your pieces as follows (labels are a great tool to keep colors/pieces in order)

Assembly (Note:  press to either side or open - there are no seams to match):

Row 1:  Sew A1 to A2

Row 3:  Sew A3 to A4

Row 2:  Sew as follows: 

B1 to B3

B2 to B4

D1 to D3

D2 to D4

     Then assemble Row 2 as follows:

Join Rows 1, 2 and 3

Layer Placemat top, batting and backing, quilt as desired

Sew single fold binding to the back and bring forward, turn under 1/4" and topstitch. 

Alternate Colors:

 

And while you are visiting - below is a link to the other blogs participating.  We hope you enjoy our 12 Days of Christmas in July Blog Hop.

Wednesday, July 14th

Joy of Days Filled With Joy

Thursday, July 15th

Moira of The Quilted Snail

Friday, July 16th

Jamie of L'Fair Quilts

Saturday, July 17th

Bonnie of In Stitches With Bonnie

Sunday, July 18th

Joanne of Everyone Deserves a Quilt

Monday, July 19th

Kate of Katie Mae Quilts

Shasta of High Road Quilter

Tuesday, July 20th

Vicki of Vicki's Crafts and Quilting

Wednesday, July 21st

Leanne of The Devoted Quilter

Thursday, July 22nd

Kathy of Kathy's Kwilts and More

Sandra of Musings of a Menopausal Melon

Friday, July 23rd

Carole of From My Carolina Home

Saturday, July 24th

Joanne of Everyone Deserves a Quilt (Part 2)

Sunday, July 25th

Karrin of Karrin's Crazy World