They are really nice, great way to use up scraps.

Love the fabric and they really liven up the table. I like that you "burped" the placemats. I usually use that method when making placemats, table runners - shorter than 45", wall hangings and sometimes baby quilts. I've used this method for about 15 or so years, when I made 25 -12" flag wall hangings for each family at our family reunion and they loved them. I knew I didn't want to use binding, it would be too time consuming, so what I do is (after burping the quilt of course) sew around the outside about 1/2" and it appears as if you had bound the quilt. I like the strippy version though, so I'm going to "borrow" your idea for some placemats. Thanks for the idea and they look great.

They are awesome! Now I have a new idea for scraps that is easy, fast, and cute. Great idea for "Thank You" gifts.
and Thank You for sharing

I have a lot of left over strips that will will work well thanks for the idea

great idea. put it in my "ideas". Just sketch it and save it. will be great gift for my dds. thanks.

ahhhh... maybe "burped" is the term I should be using instead of "birthed"

I forgot to mention that I did sew all the way around, appx 1/2" after burping them

I'm so glad everyone likes these - I sure love making them and they are super quick to whip out. I can only imagine how fast these would be to complete using long strips that come in a jelly roll.

These are awesome!! Love them. I have always been afraid to try placemats because of the binding but I just may have to give this a try. Thanks so much!
Hugs
April

Very nice and pretty. Love
the idea of the strips.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs, Sharon

Kris - How clever, they look so fresh and easy to make. Thank you for posting the directions.

Awesome!