Breakfast Mat {Tutorial}

On a recent trip to IKEA we discovered some Marit placemats in a neutral cream colour for only $1.50 each. I bought a few as they are perfect for Breakfast Mats. I added a strip of patchwork made from Tumbler blocks and now it puts a smile on my face when I eat my breakfast.

I am going to make up a batch of these as Christmas gifts - perhaps teamed with some homemade jam or preserves. I would love to make a set in Christmas fabrics for a festive breakfast on Christmas morning.
They would be great for kids made up in some bright novelty prints.

If you would like to transform a plain cotton placemat, here are a few tips.
(Note: Cotton Placemats often shrink. If you are concerned, you may wish to pre-wash them before adding the patchwork).

Materials:

• Plain cotton placemats - such as Marit from IKEA
• assorted fabric scraps
• matching thread

1. I used my Accuquilt Go Baby Cutter and the Tumbler die to cut seven (7) 3 1/2 inch Tumbler blocks. If you don't have access to a die cutting machine, cut your Tumbler blocks using a template, or just cut fabrics in 3 1/2 inch squares.

2. Stitch the fabric pieces together so that you have a long strip that measures 3 1/2 inch  x (width of placemat + 1 inch). Fold under 1/4 inch on each long endge. Press. Fold under 1/4 inch on each short edge. Press.

3. Pin the fabric strip in place, approx 2 inch from the right side. Stitch in place. Quilt a few lines, 1/2 inch apart.

Bon Appetit!

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