My project is this set of Christmas pinwheel placemats.
After purchasing this charm pack of glittery holiday fabrics,
I paired it with this fun holiday fabric I found at JoAnn's.
Being careful to stitch the HST's so that the print all "read" in the same direction,
the pinwheels were finished up, and pressed with spinning seams.
Adding strips first to the right, then the top and bottom of the pinwheels increased the unit's size to 11" tall. With the addition of a background piece on the left, the placemats now finish approximately 14 1/2" x 11".
As for the quilting, I kept it simple. The background is quite busy, so no need to go overboard. Simple stippling does the trick, as does just one curving line to give motion to the pinwheel.
The backside is just as nice. There wasn't enough backing for all four, but with the addition of a red strip, that fun holiday print is all gone!
And check out that neatly machine stitched binding - love it!
Happy Quilting!
So festive, I love these a lot.
ReplyDeleteYour placemats are perfect for the holiday table, great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elizabeth! I'm looking forward to using them!
DeleteLove your pinwheels! I enjoyed your tree in the earlier post too...
ReplyDeleteThank you on the quilt love on both!
DeleteYour placemats turned out lovely. So festive and perfect for the holidays!
ReplyDeleteLovely for the upcoming holiday season! Also way to stretch the fabric to get 4 placemats made.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! Definitely a great way to use up a yard of fabric!
DeleteGreat looking table mats, they will be fun to use for decor this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Definitely a great new addition to the table decor this year. I'm tired of the older ones!
DeleteYou are right, there is no need to over-quilt! The one stripe to make the pinwheel appear as if turning is just perfect! I am using this idea for a pinwheel quilt made with very busy fabrics!
ReplyDeleteThank you, and I'm glad to hear you found a quilting design for your quilt. Send a picture when you're done!
DeleteOh my goodness, Susan, these placemats are so beautiful and definitely bring out the Christmas spirit in me. I love the pinwheels, fabrics, and of course, your quilting is amazing! You always inspire me with your positive encouragement, beautiful projects, and creative designs. Thank you so much for being a part of the hop and making me feel all Christmasy this morning! :O)
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome! The red and green, paired with the fun print really do make for a great Christmas mood!
DeleteAnd thanks for organizing another fantastic hop!
Your placemats are beautiful, so festive and look perfect on your table
ReplyDeleteOh, Susan, I love your placemats and would so enjoy a meal served on them. The backs are just as cute - reversible, I think.
ReplyDeleteThanks! These will look awesome on any table - and yes, reversible too!
DeleteI've noted these beautiful placemats. A pattern I think I could manage, LOL. Thanks Susan!
ReplyDeleteGreat placemats. Love the curve quilting in the blade of the pinwheel it really does give the sensation of motion. Thanks for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I almost did the other sides of the triangles too, but stopped when I after this line - liked it too much!
DeleteYour fabric is so fun!
ReplyDeleteyour place mats are wonderful. they are going to be so much fun to use. your binding is great. thanks for sharing today.
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Thanks Lori! These just sing with Christmas cheer!
DeleteWonderful project to put together. Would make nice gifts, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barb! Yes, great gifts, and suitable for just about any holiday too.
DeleteI love your placemats. They certainly made your table festive!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan! I love your holiday placemats and they really make your table look festive. I always love pinwheels, and seeing them in sparkly fabrics in just the perfect choice. Happy Friday! ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteSusan, Such sweet placemats. You have a real gift for choosing adorable fabric for your projects.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed seeing those placemats. They turned out great.
ReplyDeleteadorable and great fabric
ReplyDeleteNow those are going to make for one joyous Christmas table!
ReplyDeleteSusan - the placemats are very festive for Christmas. The red and green pinwheels are just what is needed to complement the Christmas print. How clever to add the red strip down the back of the placemat to be able to utilize all the Christmas print and it adds a bit of festivity, too. You certainly added pizazz to the hop and I adore your project. Thanks for participating in the hop. Merry Christmas in July. Susan
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I like the curved quilting in the triangle. At first glance, I thought it was curved piecing. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about these placements from the fabric you chose to the simple and elegant quilting! What a festive table setting they will make this Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThose are lovely and make such a nice addition to the Christmas table.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful placemats. I haven't been to JoAnn's in a while. I should check out their Christmas fabrics. The one you found is definitely a winner and looks great in the placemats. Thank you for sharing this idea.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute and now you are all ready for the Christmas season!
ReplyDeleteThese are so great! I love how fresh they look. They remind me of Christmas mints, all white with red and green swirls like the pinwheels. An the background fabric is super cute!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Love the pinwheels, and aren't you clever to remember that the fabric is directional. I always forget.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Love them! I like how you quilted the curve in the pinwheel - almost makes it look like they are curved! thanks for sharing! xx
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