for my mom's friend. I thought I'd like it more than I do, I just don't know why. The fabrics (the paisley and backing) are the new M'Liss fabrics from Jo-anns.

It's the first time I've quilted in a line like that (on the paisley part). I usually echo quilt. I had to mark it because my 'bar' wouldn't work with my even-feed foot :( :(

Question: when you start and stop the row, do you use the locking stitch or cut and pull the ends back through? I wasn't sure so I used the locking stitch.

Is it worthy of giving? (I've pieced the second one.)

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it is definately worth giving..I like it very much, you did a wonderful job, I'm sure she will love it.

Looks good to me. I think it is worth giving!!

As for the starting and stopping. this is what I do.......to start, I pull the bobbing thread up through the fabric. While holding both top and bottom threads, I hand turn my needle two or three times in the same hole. That should lock in the beginning stitch........when I stop, I do the same thing in the last stitch, hand turn the needle a couple times in the same hole.....then clip......

Thats how I do it and I haven't had problems with stitches coming out.

Barb

It sure is worth giving, very nice! :) I like it , good job. :)

Your placemat is just perfect for valentine's day. I am sure that who ever you give it to, will LOVE it.

If someone gave me that as a gift I'd be one happy bunny!!

Karen :D

I think the placemat is very nicely done and will make a wonderful gift. Your mom's friend will be touched by your effort!

I like them... Personally I think they would be a great gift..

Oh, I love it. I am going to have to get started on mine. You did a terrific job.
Mary

I love it! The fabrics make me drool! :D Cute pattern too!

looks good from here.......... :D :D :D I am sure she will love them

it is absolutely worthy of giving. in fact, i think a set of those would look quite nice on MY table. :wink: :lol:

They are just adorable!! They'll make a lovely gift!! :)

They are definitely worth giving! You did a wonderful job and I love them!

Ooh! I love it!

I would love to have it as a gift! I think it is lovely - and you should continue as planned! Thanks for sharing.

thanks everyone! it is so nice to have all of you to share with!

also, this is the placemat from the www.animas.com website that someone posted a few days ago. it's the february one (with slight modifications).

i just love this mb!

I think they are very nice!!! Now I want to make some! LOL

So pretty---Yes, you can give it to me!

Very cute pattern. LOVE the fabric! I think it's a lovely gift!

Love the pattern... your line quilting looks GREAT and it will make a wonderful gift.

the heart are so perfect

Thanks for this info, it helped solve a question that I had; will try your way, sounds good to me... have a great day..betty

Just lovely, great job and thank you for sharing.
Have a Blessed day
Ellen