Making my bachelor, retired lifer from the Navy, Uncle some placemats for x-mas .He just bought a place. I got some U.S.A. fabric for one side just trying to think of soething for the otherside any ideas ?
Pegg

Maybe a striped fabric or a dark background with stars?

Why not something that matches his dinnerware? That way he would be able to use whichever side he felt like.

I'd suggest a plaid-------maybe red and blue to match other side

maybe some navy fabric? if you can find some that you like.

I thought a navy blue with stars as well..

What about something that looks like the ocean?