October 30, 2017

PLACEMAT STEP BY STEP


Make a cute placemat like the above in 12 easy steps.

Step 1- Cut out 3 inch squares

Step 2- Sew all squares together in pairs

Step 3- Sew pairs together

Step 4- Continue sewing together until it reaches the desired size.

Step 5- Iron flat

Step 6- Laying the pieced top and bottom together, right sides facing and a layer of batting on top

Step 7- Sew around edges leaving a 3 inch space for turning

Step 8- Trim corners

Step 9- Turn

Step 10- Iron flat

Step 11- Top stitch the edge all the way around closing up the opening

Sep 12- This is the most important step...ENJOY IT!!!







October 6, 2017

WITCH PIECING

 
I love this paper piecing witch pattern by https://artisania.wordpress.com/2008/10/10/free-witch-pattern/.  I think it turned out so cute, a good addition to my Halloween decorations.