dyer804

I decided I needed some everyday fall placemats so I rummaged through my stash and found some leftover leaf print from tablerunners I had made for gifts. I looked in my 5 inch square box and found two more fabrics that looked good with it. I finally decided to just pick out enough other coordinating prints to make 6 placemats. I trimmed all the squares to 4 1/2 inches as that would give me the size I needed. I did Disappearing 9-Patch for my blocks and used 1 and 1/2 blocks per mat. I used flannel leftovers for the batting because they didn't have to match as it would be hidden inside! I didn't have anything big enough for binding, so I topped stitched the edges with a decorating border. I now have 6 placemats that cost nothing!

MissM

Good job, they look great, and the price is right. :thumbup:

burnsk

What a wonderful idea. They look great.

Minnesewta-sam

These are really pretty placemats, love the colors. Perfect for this time of year.

nativetexan

I love them!! i'm using up my stash too.

Quiltforme

Excellent idea!! Who would have thought. I always forget to shop my stash it! It is my shopping therapy now!!! Thank you for sharing they are beautiful enjoy many years with them!!

littlehud

Those are so pretty. And the price is right. You did a great job on them. Thanks for sharing.

Lady Shivesa

Looks great - extra points for thriftiness! :)

carolaug

Wonderful idea! I was given some fabric that I will not use on my quilts, but would make wonderful placemat!! Thanks for the idea!

craftybear

great job, thanks for sharing!