"With Fabric & Thread" Marigolds and Jam Placemats
July 9, 2012 Today's Show-And-Tell is again brought to you by "With Fabric & Thread" by Joanna Figueroa.
This project is from the "Dual Projects" section of the book, meaning it combines both sewing & quilting techniques.
Ok. Can I just take a second to say "Wow!"? These placemats are fabulous.
Oversized, scalloped edged, quilted, REVERSIBLE, great for featuring pretty fabrics ... just the kind of placemat that would make me drool if I saw it in the store (and then not buy because they'd cost a fortune!).
As is often the case with me, the hardest part was picking fabric for my placemats.
Let me qualify that by saying ONE of the fabrics - by Susan Branch (love her) - was a sure thing ...
I mean COME ON! If you had like 10 yds of this stuff in your stash, and it was 5 years old, and you had a reason to make placemats, and you DIDN'T use this fabric ... well, I'd be calling the quilting police to have you arrested for the crime of wasting an opportunity to use appropriately themed fabric. ;)
It was the coordinating print that gave me trouble. (Not enough yardage of this, that color doesn't work, not ready to part with that one yet ... )
Then I noticed these diagonal checks from Rosalie Quinlan's "Folkheart" line ... FOUR of them!
Since I have a family of 4, I think these colors will make for a very happy summer tablesetting.
And now can we please have a moment of silence to acknowledge the total awesomeness of these color matches?
... ... ...
Thank you.
Reader Comments (25)
..now the big problem will arise.....who eats at which placemat? They will be gorgeous!
Okay, that's a project on my list. Love your fabric choices. There is something about gingham! I ordered the book and it hasn't arrived yet. Waiting not too patiently!
Eeek! Perfect. Can't wait to see them all put together. I've been wanting to do placemats myself. You are pushing me in the right direction! Too cute.
GINGHAM!!! And that Susan Branch fabric is beautifully and perfectly wonderful for placemats! I have to be honest, when I saw the title of your post, I wasn't expecting to LOVE this project. I'm not all about placemats, BUT these are adorable!!! These may be making an appearance in my future! :)
What a cute fabirc! Are you some clairvoyant? Knewing five years ago that you'll need this fabric now? Anyway, your placemats will rock your dining table! Hildy
Perfect fabric choices! Now I want the book, and both fabrics. has anyone called you an enabler?
yep, perfect colors for placemats that would make me ask, "What's for dessert?" ;p make sure and put the pink one in dad's spot and see how long it takes him to 1)notice placemats and 2)squawk that his is pink! ;p
Looking forward to seeing the finished placemats, your fabric choice is just perfect!
ooooooh I am in a cute coma over this... LOVE Susan Branch... love the gingham... want it for myself! :O) Great combo! Cannot wait to see the placemats!!!
That IS the perfect fabric for those placemats. Can't wait to see them done :)
awesomeness noted ma'am!
The place mat pattern looks very cottage like and oh so pretty.
Oh, my goodness! I gushing over the total cuteness of this! Those placemats will be so special (how could they not with that perfectly themed fabric?)! I'll be eagerly waiting for you to post pictures of them! (I have that book, too -- you may have just inspired me to make some placemats! : )
I bought this book on your recommendation and it IS gorgeous....personally I am waiting for my baby to sleep a bit longer so I can sew the scalloped pillow shams,completely and utterly gorgeous!
I love your blog and your humor ...right up my dark, morbid alley, I love it that someone else thinks that they are the funniest person they know LOL
Looking forward to see how the placemats turn out :)
Adorable! You and Susan Branch together can only = Adorable!
Moment of silence. Done! Standing ovation at my computer! Done Gotta have this book. I can't keep up w/all your inspiration. Pant, pant, pant. Can't wait for the "finished" pics.
I love the fabric you have chosen of course! If you have that much yardage,whuy not make that adorable apron in the book too!!! Love Susan Branck,wish she had more collections out there. I am saving a nice piece of Teatime I just cannot cut into! Great project!
Oh my, LOVE!! THis book is on my wish list, I'm going to have to move it up to next after the Farmer's wife, and I am a huge gingham fan!
Now for the most important of questions..Would you mind sharing the info on the Susan Branch fabric? I am going to have to find a yard or 3!!
Beautiful combination of fabric. Please share the info on the Susan Branch fabric.
Oh I can't wait to see how they turn out.
Xx
oh, i have a few yards of that susan branch fabric too--but _still_ haven't cut into yet! can't wait to see the finished product
What perfect fabric for these placemats! Isn't it fun when you hold onto fabric and then find a pattern or project that is perfect for it! I just got this book also and you're right - it's full of wonderful stuff. Not yet sure what I'll make first....the pincushion, I think.
So cute! I do foresee some disagreements in your home as to who gets to use the one with the pink border. =)
head was bowed, thanks were sent to the quilting fairies... some days it just all works out! Can't wait to see the finished placemats.
I really love your fabric choose I can't wait to see them and how well they will turn out. Thank you for sharing this information.