Have you ever made placemats? They’re such a quick and easy project! A few weeks back, I made these gorgeous Shabby Chic placemats for my Mother’s Day Brunch coming up. I adore how they turned out and wanted to share them with you today (plus how I made them.)
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I spotted this already-pieced-together fabric at Hobby Lobby. (The fabric looks like this straight off the bolt.) I’ve seen similar fabrics at other fabric stores too. I tried to find it online so I could link to the fabric, but I think it’s one of Hobby Lobby’s seasonal fabrics, which aren’t always listed online – plus I have no idea what it’s called, so no luck. If you have a Hobby Lobby nearby, you could look for it next time you are there. I just love it! When I get tired of it as placemats, I might just have to open them back up and stuff them with pillow stuffing and make throw pillows out of the placemats! (I’ve done that before, in this post.)
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- My favorite shops fabric are Fabric.com, girl charlie and Stylish Fabrics. (My fave for knits is Funkalicious Fabrics.)
- My Sewing Machine: SINGER 9960 Quantum Stylist 600-Stitch Machine with Extension Table, Bonus Accessories and Hard Cover
- My Serger: Brother 1034D 3 or 4 Thread Serger, my coverstitch: Janome Cover Pro 1000cpx
- Pinking Shears
- Rotary Cutter
- I love my large ruler and large cutting mat, but you may prefer to start of with a smaller Cutting set
- Dritz Dual Purpose Marking Pen
- Fray Check
- Wonder clips (I didn’t use these in the post, but they are just awesome!
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Lolly Jane says
So pretty, love the colors and texture! Will be featuring them at this weekends Creative Collection link party, yay! XO
Anna says
They're so pretty! They wouldn't go down well with my boys but I might make some just for me!
USS Crafty says
Your placemats are just lovely! I'm pinning these to inspire me when I decide to make my own set of placemats!
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Christine says
Oh my LOVE the placemats Jamie!!
Virginia says
Super cute, idea! I think I have everything to make them too!
[email protected] says
I love this fabric and these placemats are so pretty. I will have to find this fabric but I see a skirt for my granddaughter out of it. Thanks for sharing.
Jessy F says
These look so pretty- I wish I could sew, I would make these immediately!
I stopped by from Frugal Crafty Home.
Anne says
Pretty!! I've got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for this afternoon that links to your tutorial: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=82385 –Anne
Jamie says
Thanks Anne!
Tiffany at The House Down the Lane says
Hi, Jamie ~ I'm visiting from the Pinworthy Projects Link Party. I love these placemats, and that fabric is awesome! I'm going to have to hit my local Hobby Lobby to see if I can get a hold of some of that fabric. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!
Jamie says
Thanks Tiffany!