Originally Posted by SandyinZ4
I agree- for placemats, the easy way is what the other gals already said. I like them better as there isn't a thick binding on the edges and the plates sit flat. Just remember to have the right sides of fabric together and your batting, flannel or whatever you put in middle, either on top or bottom when you stitch!
I don't especially the thickness at the edges where the binding is sewn into the seam so I stitch the top and backing right sides together leaving an opening at one end. Then before turning right sides out, I put a bit of glue across the end without the opening and into the corners, lay the batting down on the glue and turn it . The edges are not bulky and so far it has worked well for me. Did the same to mug rugs I made too. Sorry, no pics. Don't know how to from my phone. Duh! Technologically challenged!