Thought I would share these oh-so-easy Christmas placemats that I made for the upcoming craft show.
I'm trying to keep my cost down so I backed them with dish towels (or what my mother calls 'tea towels') that are all cotton but a little heavier that quilting cottons but only cost a dollar per towel. They also gave the placemats a little extra 'body'. I pieced the front and then machine appliqued the bows in place and did a medium stipple to quilt. Had them all done in about a day.
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I think these are really cute! Would sure help to use up a big tub of Christmas fabric I have here. Thanks for sharing!

Pretty! It is a wonderful idea.

Really clever idea for backing. Also makes them very easily washed. cute pattern.

Great Idea! Thanks for sharing

Those are sooooo adorable. What a great idea. Thanks.

VERY cute idea. They're very bright and look just like a beautifully wrapped package! nice job

Love them. Cute idea with the ribbon and bow. Thanks for showing us a new idea!

Really cute idea. Simple but fun. Thanks for sharing and inspiring. I wish you great success at the fair.

They are lovely!