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Let’s cut out the pieces for these 3 patterns for modern quilt placemats and then we’ll get to the quilting. 3 Again, you can use different fabrics if you wish. This is a great opportunity to use up some of those leftover scraps! Cut these pieces for placemat 1: 1 – 3½" x 6½" Blue: Yellow: 2 – 2½" x 18½" Orange: 2 – 2¾" x 8½" 1 – 8½" x 11" Green: Purple: 1 – 3½" x 2½" Sew the pieces together to make the placemat. Press seams as desired. It should measure 12½" x 18½". more patterns for modern quilt placemats Cut these pieces for placemat 2: Blue: Yellow: Orange: Green: Red: 2 – 3½" x 6½" 2 – 1½" x 6½" 2 – 3½" x 12½" 2 – 2½" x 6½" 1 – 6½" x 12½" Sew the pieces together to make 3 rows. Are you starting to feel like a modern quilter yet? Then sew the rows together. Press seams as desired. Your placemat should measure 12½" x 18½". You must be feeling very proficient with this type of modern design now! Cut these pieces for placemat 3: Blue: Yellow: Green: Red: Purple: 1 – 2½" x 12½" 1 – 6½" x 8½" 1 – 3½" x 8½" 1 – 6½" x 4½" 1 – 3½" x 2½" 1 – 9½" x 10½" Sew the pieces together in units. Sew the units together to make the 12½" x 18½" placemat. Now you have 3 modern quilt placemats. QUILTsocial .com | issue 6 30