Welcome to our Bree blog hop! We're excited to show you what four different designers have created with the Nancy Halvorsen's gorgeous new fabric collection! If you missed our introduction to Bree, find it here.
Today Kristen from KD-Quilts is here sharing a clever picnic placemat she created. (Doesn't the check in the Bree collection just scream "picnic" to you?!) Check out her tutorial and head over to her blog for a chance to win some Bree fat quarters.
Here's Kristen:
Hello!! I'm a stay at home mom of two boys who keep me busy. In my spare time I quilt. My specialty is memory quilts, but I LOVE playing with pretty fabrics and designing things to make my home cozy and colorful.
I love this line: Bree by Nancy Halvorsen for Benartex Fabrics. It screams summertime to me! This print is my most favorite. I'm thinking some major yardage is going to be needed.
Materials (tutorial for one placemat)
2 assorted fat quarters: 2 colors for the front
2 additional fat quarters (or 1/2 yard) for back and binding
Batting
Cutting
From the check:
(2) 2.5" squares
(1) 2.5" x 12" strips
(1) 2.5" x 8" strip
(1) 4" x 8" piece for pocket
From the red print:
(2) 2.5" squares
(1) 2.5" x 12" strips
(1) 2.5" x 8" strip
(1) 12" x 8" rectangle
Binding:
Enough 2-1/4" wide strips to create a 90" long binding strip
Layout:
A picture speaks way more than text! The 12" strips are at the top, 8" strips are on the right, and the 2.5" squares are in the upper right corner.
Sewing:
1. Assemble the four-patch of 2.5" squares. Next, sew the two 8" x 2.5" strips together and attach to bottom of the four-patch.
2. Sew both 12" x 2.5" strips together and attach to the long edge of the 12" x 8" red rectangle.
3. Sew the unit from step 1 to the unit from step 2.
4. Fold down 1/4" on the top and side of the check napkin pocket as shown. Press. Stitch across the top edge to create a finished edge. Set aside.
5. Layer placemat top with backing and batting. Quilt as desired.
6. Baste the pocket to the bottom and left side of the placemat, matching raw edges. Topstitch the right side of the napkin, securing it to the placemat. Bind. Cook your burgers and enjoy!
The rest of the Bree line is currently being turned into a placemat set with matching runner. I can't wait for the next backyard BBQ! Thanks, Benartex fabrics for inviting me to the Bree blog hop!
Thanks, Kristen!
We can't wait to see your table runner and remaining placemats! Head over to Kristen's blog to enter for a chance to win a bundle of select Bree fat quarters.
Make sure to follow along on all four days of our Bree hop!
Tuesday: Alison from Little Bunny Quilts
Wednesday: Stephanie from Stitched Together Studios
Friday: Benartex blog design team
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Whats a picnic without checks! Thank you for sharing, Susan
ReplyDeleteLove this... pocket is great, napkin won't blow away. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteLove this... pocket is great, napkin won't blow away. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing - this is really cute and practical too! ~smile~ Roseanne
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ReplyDeletethis is great. thanks for the tutorial
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Great idea to add pocket.Gorgeous project!
ReplyDeleteThis placemat idea is super sweet!!
ReplyDeleteLove this project, keeps everything where you need it, without blowing away if it's a windy day when you are having a picnic. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I always struggle with that as well.
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