Now, with new Fiestaware to set the table, it was time to replace those grungy-looking placemats. A phone chat about placemats with my quilty daughter-in-law, Lyn, prompted me to head to my solids stash (this is my year of working with solids) to come up with an assortment of hues.
After a little calculation, I decided to cut 35 - 3" X 3" squares to arrange each placemat five patches high by seven patches wide for a finish of 13" X 18".
Orange, being one of my favorite colors, was first to get attention. I color tested with a couple Fiestaware sandwich plates.
Then I played in my scraps and yardage of solids. Only stashed greens seemed a little lacking in blending options. I used the web technique to put each placemat together as though it was a mini quilt. Fast and done!
Wanting to keep the quilting fast too, I straight-line stitched using a matching thread color, mostly from a bobbin ring of Superior Threads from MassDrop. All quilting lines were marked with a Hera marker. I made 22 diagonal passes each direction, for a total of 44 quilting lines on each placemat. Batting is some very-long-time-leftover Warm and Natural.
It was fun picking backing prints with Florida-ish looks. I think the grandkids might like to use the placemats turned over.
I couldn't resist trying them on the table. I like!
Even going so far as to set the table to see how it looks. I like even more! Colorful!
Since using the dishes for a few weeks now, we've decided to add a few more pieces. Small bowls, for one thing... a butter dish, and possibly salt and pepper shakers. It's good to know that whatever colors I pick will coordinate.
Those placemats are absolutely perfect! My fiesta-ware collection isn't nearly as varied in color, but seeing these mats makes me want to expand and add to my collection of placemats - and dinnerware!
ReplyDeleteLinda I love your new placemats and dishes! What a joy-filled way to have meals :o) Simple patchwork really is just the best. I clicked back to see your previous placemats and thought it was fun to discovery you'd used the Lines in the Sand pattern. That's what I used on the placemats I gifted at a bridal shower last summer (where I also used a light colored background...poor bride!) Anyway, we all learn as we go :o)
ReplyDeleteI love my Fiesta, even though it takes up a lot of room in the cabinet. They do discontinue colors, so if you want the additional pieces to match, get them now. We never have been placemat users, but I like yours. Print fabrics would hide stains better than solids.
ReplyDeleteThese look great! I love Fiestaware, but my husband doesn't like the weight or size, so my "collection" is limited. But it's a happy table setting for sure!
ReplyDeleteThey definitely need to be welcomed with some dinner guests! Just don't serve red wine or red sauce!!
ReplyDeleteCan I share this blog post with one of my Fiesta Facebook Groups?
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The place mats are fab !
Love these! Especially with your dishes!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, how bright and cheery!
ReplyDeleteTerrific idea! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteI love all the bright colors.
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