{"product_id":"small-patchwork-quilt-mat-kit-take-make","title":"Patchwork Placemat Sewing Kit – Set of 2 – Take \u0026 Make","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a handmade touch to your table. Create a coordinating pair of patchwork placemats while exploring quilting on a manageable scale. Enjoy them at home or give the pair as a thoughtful handmade gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour fat quarters in four coordinating fabrics for the patchwork fronts of both placemats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⅔ yard of backing fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton batting for the center of both placemats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted project instructions with cutting and sewing directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit makes two placemats, each approximately 12″ × 18″ when finished. Fabric is supplied as fat quarters and yardage, not precut project pieces. You'll cut your pieces using the included directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour fabrics, a patchwork design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArrange different-sized rectangular pieces from four coordinating fabrics into a patchwork design. The pieces join directly together, with no sashing strips between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA simple finish without separate binding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStitch the patchwork front to the cotton batting, then attach the backing, leaving an opening for turning. Turn the placemat right side out, press, and topstitch around the edge to finish and close the opening. No separate binding is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkills to explore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractice measuring and cutting, arranging patchwork fabrics, stitching to batting, adding a backing, turning, and topstitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThread and tools to have ready\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e All-purpose sewing thread is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll need a sewing machine, fabric scissors, pins or clips, a ruler or measuring tool, a fabric-marking tool, and an iron with a pressing surface. A rotary cutter and cutting mat are optional alternatives to fabric scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a sewing project kit to make two placemats, not a pair of finished placemats.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA little help along the way\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions about the project? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@melshc.com\"\u003einfo@melshc.com\u003c\/a\u003e. For personal guidance, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sewing-lessons\"\u003esewing lessons\u003c\/a\u003e. Lessons are booked separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Melanie's Handcrafted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50554259374166,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1121\/6708\/files\/mels-hc-patchwork-placemat-kit.png?v=1790800673","url":"https:\/\/melshc.com\/products\/small-patchwork-quilt-mat-kit-take-make","provider":"Melanie's Handcrafted","version":"1.0","type":"link"}