FOLDY PLACEMATS
(set of four)
Finished size---13" by 17"
This project uses the Foldy Stuff
Log Cabin design.
YARDAGES: (makes four)
Muslin (includes liner)---1 3/4 yds
NOTE: Center portion must
include a "liner" to add weight.
Lightweight batting may be used.
Centers-----------------------3/8 yd
Row 1 (inner row)---------1/4 yd
Rows 2,3,4,5---------------1/2 yd ea.
Backing-----------------------1 yd
IMPORTANT: Prewash ALL fabrics and liner! Placemats suffer much laundering!
CUTTING--4 each
Muslin base----15" by 19"
Center and liner---6 1/2" by 10 1/2"
Strips---cut 2 " wide. Use long strips
and cut to the length needed as
stitching progresses.
TRANSFERRING THE GRID:
HINT:When making multiples, as with placemats, I like to make a 14" by 18" template to trace around to position the corner transfeers.
Step 1. Draw a 14" by 18" rectangle, centered on the muslin base.
Step 2. Label each corner on the back of transfer paper. Example--UR-for Upper Right.
Cut transfer paper in half twice, creating four seperate
corner pieces.
Step 3. Pin the corner transfer pieces on the muslin base, matching the outer lines. See Fig 1) Transfer grid.
CONSTRUCTION:
Step 1 Pin liner and center in place. Pin and stitch rows
using the technique given in the Foldy Stuff pattern.
Use long strips and trim to size at end of each row.
Baste last row in place.
Step 2 Trim muslin to original outline.
Step 3 Cut backing 18" smaller than the trimmed top.
With right sides together and lining up raw edges,
stitch the backing to the top, using 1/2" seams. Leave
a 6" opening on one side.
Step 4 Turn right side out. Press. Hand-stitchopening.
Enjoy!
HINT: If center seems a bit "floppy" a little machine
qjuilting will stabilize it.
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