Let’s cut out the pieces for these 3 patterns for
modern quilt placemats and then we’ll get to the
quilting.
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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".
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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.
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