I made my granddaughters each a little placemat and coaster for Christmas. I think they are really going to like the fabrics…..I know I do!
I bought this cute little charm pack called The Sweet Scoop by Dan Morris a couple weeks ago because the fabrics were so darn cute! Gummy Bears, licorice….all kinds of candy! There were 38 pieces and I cut them into 2 1/2 inch squares.
I also had some cute cupcake fabric that I bought this summer which worked great with it. I sewed 2 – 2 1/2 inch squares together and also cut a rectangle that was 4 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches.
I added two rows of 6 – 2 1/2 inch square, one for the top and one for the bottom. This will make a small placemat that is 8 x 12 inches. Perfect for a little one. I cut a piece of fabric for the backing, added some Warm & Natural batting and did some free motion quilting.
I cut my binding 2 1/4 inches wide and sewed it to the backside of the placemat.
By doing this I will sew the binding down by machine on the front side. These will be reversible and by doing the binding this way I get a nicer finish on both sides. I usually sew the binding to the front…..it just depends on what I am making. The binding was then stitched on the sewing machine.
I really like this fabric that I got last summer and it was perfect for the back. Doesn’t that pink batik look perfect with it!
The little mug rugs only used 9 – 2 1/2 inch squares and are perfect for a child’s cup. I don’t know which side I like better.
Too cute!
I bought a couple Cinderella plates and cups that look cute on the placemats and mug rugs.
Wait till you see what I did with the rest of the Sweet Scoop fabric……………………..a fast and easy tutorial for a makeup tote!
Kids Placemat Tutorial
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Rachel
SUPER cute, I bet they loved them!!
Sofia/MªRosalia/Raúl
Good morning…
It's Christmas Day….
Merry Christmas…Feliz Natal…!!!
Thanks for the tuto and all good and nice ideas you give us.
Hugs
Maria Rosalia
Melissa
Absolutely adorable! They will love them!!!
Quilting Babcia
Totally too cute! Your granddaughters are very lucky little girls!
legato1958
Really cute placemats and coasters!!
Will have to remember this when I become a grandma.
Susie
Michele
Yummo! Who'd want to eat dinner with those to look at.
VickiT
I'd seen that fabric too Connie and thought it was adorable. Those placemats will be very well used I'm sure. They will love those. That cupcake with the little face on it is just too cute.
Michelle
A.DOR.ABLE!!!!
Teresa in Music City
Oh my little granddaughter would love those! I could see Spiderman fabric for my grandson too :*D You always make such FUN projects Connie!
Denise :)
Awwww … yup, this is definitely going into the 'granddaughter' project file!! Thanks, Connie! 🙂
prairieharmony
These are really cute!! I'm sure your granddaughters will love them 🙂 Merry Christmas!!!
John'aLee
Oh those are just too precious! I'm sure they are going to love them! I know my grand girls would! Merry Christmas!
Debbie
these turned out just perfect. Love the added touch of the dishes. I know 2 little girls who will be happy when they eat.
shez
gorgeous Connie.xx
Carla
Who doesn't love cupcakes! They'll love them
Lee
How darling! I should make one, or two, for my grandson 🙂
StitchinByTheLake
What a wonderful grandmother – they're going to love these. 🙂 blessings, marlene
Lyn
Just too cute!!! Your Granddaughters are going to love them! I love the cups and plates with them too. You are the best Grandma. I have 22 Grand kids so I just am overwhelmed and don't do anything fun.
Have a great rest of the day. Hugs,