PERSONALITY PLUS – JANE SASSAMAN'S FOLK TALES
Happy New Year! Are you ready to start things off with a
bang? Need some ideas to help you keep your sewing and making resolutions for
2018? Look no further. We've got you covered.
Jane Sassaman's newest collection, Folk Tales, is shipping
to stores this month. The fun factor in this collection is high and makes for
easy drama no matter what project you choose. Jane is known for her personality
prints and bold, beautiful color combinations and Folk Tales does not
disappoint. You'll find bugs, chickens and lovely flowers—all of which combine
to do the hard work for you.
These motifs practically beg to be made into kitchen
projects. Everything from aprons to pot holders to place mats and table runners
are excellent options. Because the best way to set yourself up for success with
those sewing resolutions is to start easy with great fabric, today's tutorial
will walk you through the necessary steps to make two place mats (18 1/2” x 14
1/2”).
To begin, cut the following pieces:
(2) 10 1/2” x 14 1/2” rectangles from
Kerchief
(4) 3 1/2” x 14 1/2” strips of Blanket Stripe
(4) 1 1/2” x 14 1/2” strips of solid black
(4) 2” x Width of Fabric strips of
Indispensable Dots (optional)
(2) 18 1/2” x 14 1/2” rectangles of
Bumblebee
(2) 18 1/2”
x 14 1/2” rectangles of fusible fleece
Sew one Blanket Stripe strip to one side of a Kerchief
rectangle. Sew a second Blanket Stripe strip to the other side of Kerchief
rectangle. Press seams.
Sew a solid black strip to each Blanket Stripe. Press seams.
Repeat for second place mat.
Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse one piece of
fusible fleece to each pieced top.
Optional: If choosing to omit binding, sew the pieced top
and the backing, right sides together, around the edges. Leave a gap of
approximately 4” inches for turning on one side. Clip the corners. Turn right
side out and press. Slip stitch the opening closed. Edgestitch around all sides
of the place mat. Quilt as desired.
Place pieced top and backing wrong sides together. Baste as
necessary. Quilt as desired. Trim edges if necessary.
Sew 2” strips of Indispensable Dots together end to end.
Press in half along length, wrong sides together. Pin to front side of place
mat and sew. Press to back and hand stitch in place.
To add dramatic flair to your table setting, use the
Kerchief yardage to make a table cloth. Or enlarge a quilt block to make a
table topper as seen in this inspiration only image.
These easy mats make great gifts and are just the thing to
keep on hand for last minute gifting. If you're short on time, skip the piecing
and use a single 14 1/2” x 18 1/2” rectangle of different prints for a varied
table setting. Easy peasy!
Choose a colorway, grab some yardage, and start enjoying a
pop of color in the new year!
