My creative space has been productive this week - I finished these placemats (which I love).
They will add a touch of spring to our meal times.
I used a charm pack of Ruby (by Bonnie and Camille for Moda Fabrics) and the backing and binding were from my stash. I was undecided whether I’d use a grey with white spot for the binding, but I’m pleased that I decided to use the black with white spot. It pops!
I used single fold binding and decided to machine stitch it on – both front and back. At first it was a little tricky (as I normally stitch the binding onto the back, by hand, when I use a single fold binding), but it worked well and was much faster than sitting and sewing by hand. I have a basic Single Fold Binding tutorial HERE.
They're quilted with a loopy sort of free motion design. I hadn't done much free motion quilting lately, so I was a little out of practice, but thoroughly enjoyed it.
This range of fabric is absolutely yummy and I'm expecting a fabric delivery (including Ruby) later today - which will be added to my store. Make sure you pop on over to Fabric Buzz to use the 10% discount code (SPRING10) which is valid up until the end of the week.
What is happening in your creative space today? I’m linking up with Our Creative Spaces.
They will add a touch of spring to our meal times.
I used a charm pack of Ruby (by Bonnie and Camille for Moda Fabrics) and the backing and binding were from my stash. I was undecided whether I’d use a grey with white spot for the binding, but I’m pleased that I decided to use the black with white spot. It pops!
I used single fold binding and decided to machine stitch it on – both front and back. At first it was a little tricky (as I normally stitch the binding onto the back, by hand, when I use a single fold binding), but it worked well and was much faster than sitting and sewing by hand. I have a basic Single Fold Binding tutorial HERE.
They're quilted with a loopy sort of free motion design. I hadn't done much free motion quilting lately, so I was a little out of practice, but thoroughly enjoyed it.
This range of fabric is absolutely yummy and I'm expecting a fabric delivery (including Ruby) later today - which will be added to my store. Make sure you pop on over to Fabric Buzz to use the 10% discount code (SPRING10) which is valid up until the end of the week.
What is happening in your creative space today? I’m linking up with Our Creative Spaces.
Those a lovely! I sometimes wish I could quilt so I could make up some lovely...well quilts lol I just don't have the patients or that lovely squiggle foot.
ReplyDeleteYour placemats look great. I love that fabric. Your choice of binding is perfect.
ReplyDeleteLove! So much fun and refreshing colours :)
ReplyDeletethese are beautiful you are right to be pleased with them! Love the colours and the free motion!
ReplyDeleteHeather
They are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSimplesmente maravilhoso!!!!!
ReplyDeleteParabéns pelo lindo trabalho!!!!
abraços de MF
diretamente de Portugal
They are beautiful! I am trying to gain courage to try free motion quilting. You are an artist!
ReplyDeleteAna
Love these placemats,well done
ReplyDeleteLove the placemats! I have been meaning to make some, but wasn't sure on which fabric to use! But I have a charm pack of Ruby sitting waiting to be used! Now I know what to do with it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the placemats, gorgeous colours.
ReplyDeleteThey're beautiful! Looks like Ruby is a nice line too!
ReplyDeleteThese are fab - too nice tho to eat off of in our house:) Cyndy
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the spotty binding and the free motion squiggles.
ReplyDeleteLove your placemat,they are beautiful .
ReplyDeletebeen looking for some placemat inspiration for a while now and stumbled on your blog and feel very inspired, thanx! Gorgeous 100%. Now waiting for school holidays to start so i can start...
ReplyDeleteThey look fabulous - using a charm pack was an inspired idea!
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