Now that Christmas is over, I can show you the patchwork placemats I made for my niece and nephew!
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My nephew LOVES construction equipment. He's only two, but can identify a bulldozer, excavator, or dump truck from a mile away! When I found a plate and utensil set that had construction vehicles for forks and spoons, I knew it would make such a fun gift! But of course I had to add a homemade element! A matching placemat!
I started with a charm pack of the On the Go collection from Moda (you might find some HERE), but picked out the prints that featured construction equipment. I added a few of the blenders so that I could cut them to make forty-eight 2 1/2" squares.
I laid them out into a 6x8 layout so that I could make a 12" x 18" placemat.
I first sewed the squares into rows...
...then sewed the rows together!
I alternate the seams when doing patchwork so that they can nest and make better intersections. I also always press from the back first to get the seams to lay how I want, then I flip it over and press from the front. (I'm using my Oliso mini iron and wool pressing mat.)
I chose a gray Moda grunge fabric from my stash for the back and grabbed a scrap of Warm & Natural batting.
Then I used my walking foot and 50wt Aurifil #2135 Yellow to quilt straight lines on either side of every seam.
A solid gray worked great for the binding! (Tutorial for binding HERE.)
I added one of my satin quilt labels into the binding too!
It was a really quick make - less than two hours start to finish!
But of course I had to make one for my niece too!
I'm a mom of three boys, so I don't have a lot of experience with girls. I figured I'd be safe with pink and purple! Ha! I chose several prints from the Escargot For It collection and cut them into 2 1/2" squares. (I got the 5" stack from fabric.com!)
Just like the other placemat, I arranged the squares, sewed them into rows, then sewed the rows together.
This time I chose a solid purple fabric from my stash for the back and quilted it using 50wt Aurifil #2588 Light Magenta.
Hot pink binding seemed like the right choice!
Another quick finish!
Here's the construction one with the very cool plate and utensils!
And I got a pink Paw Patrol plate and silverware to gift with the other one! And when not using it as a placemat, it can double as a doll blanket!
They were such hits with my niece and nephew, and I loved being able to make something homemade to gift!
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Thanks for sharing. it is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteSweet and creative! I need to make a file of good ideas like this for when some kids come along in my family. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteCute idea! May have to use it for some of my Grands. Love the construction plate and utensils. Can I ask where you purchased it?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Wendy! I got them on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3qvM5Uw
DeleteSuper cute! My son has the fork and spoon from that construction set, we bought them when he was 2, I think? He's 8 now and they are still his favorites, get used all the time! (Also, you may be quicker than I am, but we had them for months before I realized that the fork was a fork lift. I do love a good pun!)
ReplyDeleteOh my word! These are fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing. My grandkids do NOT need any more toys. These will be perfect!
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