Quilt-As-You-Go Placemats perfect for holiday gifts! Quiltmas in July
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2022
- Normally we host a 12 Makes of Christmas series in December. But this year we figured we'd switch things up and run it throughout the entire month of July so you all actually have time to make the fun projects AND gift them this holiday season.
We're kicking this year off with a brand new tutorial for Quilt-As-You-Go Placemats using the June Tailor Jakarta Placemats. This super easy-quilt-by-number method makes for a very fun and fast project.
And the best part is when you are done piecing the top, you are also done quilting and ready to bind!
We have made up six samples and kits for you all to make at home. Each kit contains enough batting and fabric to make six placemats using the fabrics included in the sample
There are three holiday-themed kits from Snow Much Fun, a new Christmas line from Dear Stella. You can get one or all three variations to create 18 coordinated placemats to fit your entire family.
We also made up some food-themed placemats with two options from More Pie by Dana Willard for FIGO Fabrics and one option from Grow by Pippa Shaw for FIGO Fabrics. They're all fabulous and perfect for summer.
Products we used:
QAYG Placemat kits: shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.co...
QAYG batting only: shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.co...
Snow Much by from Dear Stella: shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.co...
More Pie by Dana Willard for FIGO Fabrics: shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.co...
Grow by Pippa Shaw for FIGO Fabrics: shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.co... - Навчання та стиль
If you put 3 of these together you have a great table runner, which is just the pattern I needed for some leftover Christmas jelly roll pieces. So happy to finally find the perfect pattern.
That’s a great idea! I agree it’s a great pattern, I’m definitely going to be buying this soon.
Hello! I hope you have have a lovely day. I just got home from a tea party and I had a wonderful time. I hope you have a great week ahead. Thank you for posting your video and your expertise!
Great video! Even this mistake was cute 🥰 but a real darn it moment! lol I would have done it to!
I use steam a seam in all my binding, or dabs of Elmer’s school glue, washable one, down row of binding, iron it to dry it. Works great 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing your time saving tip of using the iron on hem tape. I often sew the binding by machine , firstly on the back and use a decorative or button hole stitch on the front.
I love all of this ! I'm actually making things for my kids right now. Perfect !
When i find my missing wondertape i now have another use for it. Great tip in the binding
Thanks for the tutorial. They are really pretty
I made 2 table runners and place mats but I sure learned a lot from you. Maybe riping out with not be so much on my next ones. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the chat and tutorial. I need to make. Joanne
hi! a cheaters answer to "oh no! i left a PIN in it!" if the pin is too big to wiggle out through the fabric (i use a lot of standard sewing pins) then... take a DEEP breath, and CUT a small slit over the pin...
remove the pin
and then applique a suitable design over the slit. (if your placemat has flowers, put a flower on it- snowmen? put a snowman on it... or a snowflake with a solid bar over the slit)
now put a matching or coordinating applique on EVERY placemat in the series, but! if it looks good? put them in different places! so snowflakes?
only one will be over that "pin" spot, the others will be in different spots on the placemat, looking like random decor...
I often use simple geometrics (squares, circles, diamonds etc) or shapes like hearts, but for placemats you could use a tea cup, or applique on a fruit print...like an apple or strawberry.
Really nice
No way I'd use all those basting pins. Just a quick shot of quilt basting spray on the back fabric will keep the batting in place. You can still use regular sewing pins to hold the strips in place as you sew if you think you need them but I find I don't. I agree the walking foot is really essential for a project like this.
I really enjoyed this tutorial. I think I might have this batting in my stash. I did especially like the tape under the binding idea. I have started sewing my binding on the back and pulling it to the front, then use a decorative stitch…for my table runners and kids quilts.
For the backing fabric, you stated to place right side up. Don't we want the right side or patterned side down so the design is visible on the back and not under the batting?
Yes, you are correct - she just mispoke.
Thanks for this video! Definitely going to give these a try! Does it make sense to secure those edges by sewing along the border lines and then trim just shy of the stitch line? (so you don’t have to pin?)
I always sew down all edges before binding
What width do you use for your binding on placemats?
We use 2.5in strips.
Could you possibly draw a 1/4 inch seam line on the fabric and sew on that line?
You could but you'd need to be very careful to use something that doesn't show through. The best thing to do is use the presser foot to measure your seam allowance after you've ensured it is 1/4 inch.
Could you use a layer cake to cut strips from for these?
you can cut your strips from fat quarters or jelly rolls. Just make sure the strips are long enough to cover your placement body. You probably could get them from a 10 inch layer cake
Layer cake pieces would not be long enough for the longest pieces in this project.
What kind of tape did you use to secure the binding?
Pleaseeeee do halloween 😍
That's a good idea! We do still have these preprinted battings and a couple Halloween lines!
None of the links are able to be found. Is there another place to find the kits?
I never saw you take out the quilting pin for the number one space. I hope you took it out and didn't so it into your project. LOL
She didn't, she later discovered that. I thought the same.
Everyone makes mistakes! Lol
How do you but the letters on a piece of battery sew I can sew some more with out ordering them? Jody Wineteer
The batting is preprinted so it's not transferable to another piece.
Did you take the curved pins out of the center of the placemat
You should remove pins as you add each fabric strip, or they'll be in your placemat forever. Stephanie did accidentally sew one in, so it's still there!
Do you have a pattern as being overseas it cost too much with postage to buy kits
We do not have a pattern, however you may be able to find the preprinted batting local to you.
with a walking foot you do not need gloves as you are NOT pushing the fabric through the machine!
I like to wear gloves, as it prevents the natural oils on my fingers and hands from getting transferred onto the fabric.
I think I will be skipping this one. You are a good teacher, but this process does not appeal to me. It seems I could piece the top fast enough and then stitch in the ditch for the quilting, then binding and done. I realize that it's designed to eliminate the quilting part, but this seems more tedious and requiring more fabric waste and specialty items to make. Maybe someone who has more experience with this type of thing has better insight.
QAYG doesn't appeal to everyone and that's fine! Be sure to check out the rest of the series!