Turn a Quilt Block Into a Pretty Pocketed Placemat
It’s So Easy to Do!
Any 12″ quilt block can easily become a charming pocketed placemat. Embellish with lace, or not, and create your own version for any season.
The placemat, designed by Jera Brandvig, uses a block from her book, Quilt as You Go Made Vintage as well as the beautiful lace she designed (no longer available but most styles of lace will work).
Placemats by Codi.
However, any block that finishes at 12″ will work. This is a great use for orphan blocks.
Fabrics and blocks for any season are great in these placemats. They make wonderful gifts, too.
Place mat by Brenda of Song Bird Designs (@songbird_designs).
Place mats by Carole of From My Carolina Home.
Vintage lace or new will work nicely. Just make sure to double the length needed if the lace is too narrow or will lose its integrity if cut in half lengthwise, as the tutorial specifies.
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You’ll find a free tutorial for a block very similar to the one Jera used here.
Jera recommends Soft and Stable Batting for a nicely polished finish.
Watch below as Jera shows how the placemats go together.
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