I showed you a post on the spotty gifts I made for Barb....
Now I have a confession... these were not my first attempt at doing her something.....
I made these first....
Big circle placemats made from dotty fabrics....
... and quilted very thoroughly....
... they were even backed with spotty fabric....
I had just finished them when I saw Shez's post here about a swap she did with Barb!!!! She made exactly the same things using some of Rosalie Quinlans pretty fabrics.... so that's when I had to think quick smart about making something else......
These mats were made using a tutorial found HERE .. and are about 14" diameter
for the quilting I marked big circles ...
... using my favourite quilting marking tools.....
I needed some new mats so they will still be used!
Righto, Gotta Go.... I thought it would be fun to make some dolls clothes
... and a frilly dress for a young princess....
madness..... total madness!
Obviously great minds think alike! Your placemats look great Fiona. I'm sure you'll find a use for them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea for placemats! They would be very cheerful for visiting grands, perhaps? Doll's clothes and frilly dresses are a wee bit fiddly, aren't they.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely did double duty on the spots. Now you have a lovely new set of pretty place mats for you. Looking forward to seeing the Princess dress...when did I give you my measurements???? Lol!
ReplyDeleteYour placemats look wonderful! :0)
ReplyDeleteLove those p lacemats...your quilting is lovely as always Fiona!
ReplyDeleteyour gorgeous place mats won't go astray, the quilting looks wonderful and the finish is perfect.
ReplyDeleteA princess dress...is there a ball somewhere to go to?
The place mats are so lovely, all dotty and colourful. Everytime you will use them you will think of Barb. What are friends for? LOL
ReplyDeleteGood morning Fiona ,lol ,yep we are twins,great minds think alike,have fun with the dolls clothes,lol,wait till you have to do Barbie doll ones,enjoy your day my friend.xx
ReplyDeleteLove those placemats. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteYour spotty placemats look great. I can think of some other uses for them too......they will certainly liven up any table. I am eternally grateful that I haven't had to make dolls clothes.......yet.
ReplyDeleteI have to congratulate you on your quick thinking. Coming up with an alternative is not easy, so well done.
ReplyDeleteThe place mats look wonderful with all that colour and your gorgeous quilting.
The doll clothes are good fun. i always end up making far too many for the grandies. But they do love it.
Love the place mats, have fun with the dolls clothes. You'll be joining Shez soon and turning out a full wardrobe of clothes
ReplyDeletewhat happy looking circle mats! I love to see your projects, though I don't comment very often.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea you are amazing.....
ReplyDeleteHello Fiona,
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike, I am sure the mats will get used by your little princess.
Happy days.
Bev.
Fun placemats...have fun with those doll clothes and frilly dress...
ReplyDeleteThe quilting on the mats is just beautiful..
ReplyDeleteThey say great minds think alike but never mind, this way you get to keep the placemats for yourself . Very beautiful quilting
ReplyDeleteyour placemats are gorgeous Fiona and I'm sure they will look very at home at your place
ReplyDeleteGlad those lovely mats won't go to waste. Your quilting looks lovely moving around those mats.
ReplyDeleteOpps glad you found out about the double up before you sent them. They are so lovely I am sure they wont last long in the gift box.
ReplyDeleteHaha - I love your madness!
ReplyDeleteI love your bright placemats. I'm sure Barb could have used two sets! Nice quilting tools too. :D
ReplyDeleteOh wow I bet you couldn't believe that? They are gorgeous though! X
ReplyDeleteYou really and truly wanted to keep them anyway, right?
ReplyDeleteYour placemats look great - I hope you enjoy using them. xx
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