Do these open like a book so you have 4 different looks on each one?

That's pretty much it. You just open to whichever look you want for the day. I made some for my DGS with childrens fabrics. It is a large oval template. You cut 4, then sew 2 of them right sides together, from the center around to the other side. Put another on 1 side (right sides together) and sew the remaining half of 1 and the first half of the other. Do this until you have all 4 sewn together, leaving a turning spot open. Turn right side out and press. I topstitched mine so they will lay flat easier after washing. I put interfacing behind 2 to add stability. Hope this didn't cloud the issue more.

I really like this idea. Are these real thick when you get done?

They just feel like 4 layers of stacked fabric.

I found the instructions, etc. for the four-sided placemats.

Here it is: http://dunnvillequiltguild.com/uploads/2010_January.pdf

Those are really neat, and thanks skydiver for finding the written instructions.

So glad you did, I was just not grokking the thing at all. But now I see! Don't we learn just the most amazing things on here.

I'm making this for my BFF for her Chrismiss prezzie, yessirree.

What a Great pattern!! :thumbup: I just love your placemat's, they are so cute. I have printed the pattern & think I will give it a try. I think my grand chidren would like them a lot!!
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What a great idea. Yours are so cute. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for the sight for the place mats. They will make great Christmas presents for my great grandchildren.