They're great. I really should make some as gifts. They'd be good stocking stuffers, or a little bigger yet, they could be placemats that would work very well on a round table. Remember if you use Insulbrite to tell the giftee that they can't be used in the microwave.
I think my old Kenmore has a big enough bias binding foot that would make this much easier if I can get the hang of it. Has anyone tried that? I wouldn't use it on a quilt because I want double fabric on the edge, but for a little utilitarian item that tends to get stained before it wears out, that might be ideal. I'll have to try.
I just have to add that the spell check does not approve of "stuffers", "placemats" or "giftee", and of course not "Insulbrite." That must be some kind of a record for one post where I'm going to actually stick by my preferred spelling and let the spell check go pout in a corner.