Hi all, Finding an old yellow gingham tablecloth at my local thrift store inspired me to think of summer projects! What better way to brighten up a home after an incredibly long winter... and a chilly spring... than a nice summery yellow? I decided to use the yellow tablecloth as a background for a Half Dresden Plate applique design. After a quick internet search, I found these cute fat quarters from Singer. They don't just make sewing machines you know! They also have a cute range of fabrics! As soon as I saw the butterfly fabric, I knew it would make the perfect center piece for my Half Dresden. Find out how I made the placemats in my latest video: Why don't you have a go at making a summery placemat for your home? Let me know how you get on in the comments and leave a picture for me over on instragram using the hashtag #Simplystitchyplacemats. I'd love to see your version! You can use any fabric - new, scraps or anything from your existing stash. It's best to st