Did any of you see this cool way to use up some of those little scraps.....LOL.....the kind I can't seem to part with!! Amanda Jean from Crazy Mom Quilts blog first showed this little project as a doll quilt. I wanted to try it out...and it seemed so easy.....I opted to make some place mats....easy peasy!
Just gather up......dump out......or go through your little scraps. Have fun playing and placing them like puzzle pieces! I made these mats about 16" x 12".
Something I did different than Amanda Jean was go ahead and place all my scraps out at once and pin down with a straight pin.......easy peasy.......these place mats are already sandwiched with batting and a backing! Isn't that neat? They will be finished and ready for binding when you get all your scrap pieces sewn on. LOVE THIS!
I did use my walking foot to sew them down.....afterall.....it's already a mini quilt.
I sewed the scraps down using a good 1/4"+ seam allowance......will cut down on them ravelling out when they are washed.
So here is how they look from the back......cute AND so easy peasy! I have made several of these for gifts. When we were invited out for Thanksgiving dinner I took some to my hostess using red and white polka dot binding and apple fabric on the backing. I sent these to my friend Gail in Michigan.......hope you are enjoying yours Gail!!!
GOOBER update: he has found his tail and has been going around in circles all morning!
Hey Great directions on how to create the lovely placemats. Now I just have to clear off the sewing table and get busy!! Those that you sent are cheerfully making the room brighter on these grey snowy days!! I imagine with a dog you are having to spend alot of time just enjoing its antics,amazing how long they can play with something. Thanks for the mats and the great directions. Gail
ReplyDeleteToo clever! Perfect idea for me. I can't part scraps :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! Love yours. Now, if I'd just off the computer...
ReplyDeleteCute and clever.
ReplyDeleteVery cute, please post a picture after you've washed them a few times, I bet they get better and better with every wash!
ReplyDeleteI loved the idea when I first saw them but placing the pieces first would be the way I'd like to do it too. I must have a play session one of these days and have fun too.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! And so clever with the batting/backing and front all in one! I HAVE to try it!
ReplyDeleteOOOOO.... I love, love, love the ticker tape place mats! The color the size, everything!! Just beautiful! Now I need to make some!
ReplyDeleteI love scraps, what a fun way to use them! I need to try that someday. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, and I love that when you're done stitching the scraps, you're done quilting, too! Placemats are a good way to use this design.
ReplyDeletesweet. what a way to make something out of nothing.
ReplyDeleteWell how cute are those!
ReplyDeleteI did see Amandas and thought.. I have to try... and still havent.. :o) So ....it was fun ...;o) was it???
ReplyDeleteSeems so.. now I just have to... They are really wonderful Belinda!!!! :o)
love the bright colours -a great way to use up tiny scraps.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful. With the amount of scraps I've got I can see a huge quilt coming on!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea to make placemats with them! they turned out super cute!
ReplyDeleteUh oh. I may have just been distracted for the day. hee!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very cool idea. I love it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I think I might need to make some of those. Our dog Spike, also a boston terrior loves to chase his tail.
ReplyDeleteLovely scraps ! Great way of cleaning up !
ReplyDeleteLong ago I had bookmarked Amanda's clever idea for a doll quilt, but I love it in placemats too! You're just as clever :)
ReplyDeletebut Goober....umm
What a great resource!
ReplyDeleteBelinda these are gorgeous. Just out of curoisity how will they do in the was?
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love making quilts with that method! I have seen patterns in one of my local quilt shops for it and it kind of cracks me up...a pattern??? Your little Goober looks a lot like my little Winston only Winston has droopy ears lol!
ReplyDeleteGail is one lucky friend! Those placemats are wonderful and a smart use of all your colorful scraps!
ReplyDeleteboth quilts are just too cute for words...I really loved the hand quilting with fans you did on the house. It looked just perfect for that quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love the simple style of the rectangle scraps too.
Love this idea, I hate to throw away any fabric.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun quilt. I like it best in this size.
ReplyDeleteI did see this technique on Crazy Mom Quilts, and it is very inspiring! It makes me think I might even be able to quilt! Love the idea of placemats, and your bright colors look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteIts perfect and matching too.
ReplyDeleteWork from home india
Its perfect and matching too.
ReplyDeleteWork from home india
Hello I came across yoru blog tonight as I did a search for Ticket Tape Quilts. I had not heard of them! Your placemats are great! I wanted to let you know I am posting you at the top of my post on Ticker Tape Quilts tomorrow, is that ok? If not then I will remove the link to this post, but really Love your work and post!!! Let me know and thank you for sharing, such great photos and work. I have it on my "some day" list!
ReplyDelete*hugs*
Jackie Davis