Place mats
 

Does anyone know where I can get some good place mat patterns. I really don't want to just do a short version of a table runner which is what they told me to do at the fabric shop.

Check ModaBakeshop.com there are several there. Google will give you many choices also

https://www.google.com/search?q=quil...w=1269&bih=572

Here are some pictures that you might want to consider. I like to do a google search of images to get new ideas.

placemats are so easy to just-be creative! they generally are 12" x 16"...so, find a 12" block you like- add a couple side borders-there you go, or use a panel or print you like cut into maybe a 9" square- then add borders around to the size placemat you want-or, use a basic print for a plain area- then make a row or (3) 4" blocks along the side of the plain fabric...there are so many easy ways to do placemats- do you really need a pattern?

If these suggestions are not enough, go to pinterest to find lots more suggestions. Placemats are so much fun to make.

me too. I don't know how I ever found anything before google ;-)

Another good source is McCalls, Simplicity or Butterick patterns. You can often catch them on sale for 99 cents or $1.99.

I like cute and different placemats. Here is a link to a few that I like:

http://www.creativequiltkits.com/cat...lt/?q=placemat

I've made the Morning Rush Coffee place mat kit - and they are bright and cheerful.

I've gotten some good ideas from a Google search and looking at the photos. I've been making some for my mom that I've used the pattern for a square and then added side strips to make it wide enough. I made some for Christmas that were hexagons and octagons. There are some cool looking patterns available (free and otherwise). I had a hard time deciding which one to try first!

Nice, PlanoDebbie. I didn't think I was looking for placemats, too, but maybe I was. Your google search got my attention.