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Welcome the Summer With a Sunshine Placemat

 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 stick with 100% cotton if you can, but polycotton is fine if you can't find anything else. Try to keep it to below 60% polyester though... and watch the heat on your iron! Polycotton can melt! 

If you use Insulbrite as the batting - be sure to double it up with a piece of ordinary batting. Although Insulbrite is heat resistant - it is prone to condensation. Which can make your placemats soggy. Normal batting added to the sandwich will soak that up!

Bye for now

Olly 

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Daisy Daydream Singer Fabric 100% Cotton 5 Fat Quarters https://amzn.to/41IFW8v 

Daisy & Lemon Singer Fabric 100% Cotton 5 Fat Quarters https://amzn.to/3Lh0n76 

iNee Gingham Fat Quarters 100% Cotton Fat Quarters https://amzn.to/3H0T9l4

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Spray Starch https://amzn.to/3UR5K02

Pur Steam Iron https://amzn.to/3optzQt

Brother Sewing Machine https://amzn.to/40qJM59

 

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