I don’t usually take on craft projects other than making stuffed animals. I always lose interest part way through making a tote bag or an apron or, let’s say for example, a baby bumper, but every now and then I try again. This weekend I thought it might be a good challenge to make a pair of placemats using some of my yellow and gray vintage fabrics.
And I did finish them. I even added a little pocket for a spoon or chopsticks or a napkin. I’m not sure how practical it is to have just two placemats, but that’s all I am up to making right now.
I just love the backing fabric, picked up recently at the church rummage sale.
And guess what? I did actually sew one of the long sides of the bumper on Saturday. So now three sides are done and I cut out the fourth so the end is in sight.
And I’m due in four days. Enough said.
I’m so glad to see that you did this – I’ve been thinking about making patchwork plaemats as well. And I love yours!
Beautiful! The pocket is a cute idea. Come on, baby! Come on out!
wow, 4 days! 🙂 congratulations. good luck on getting the bumper done! 🙂 i really love the placements! i have a little table so two would be just about right- think i might have to try making some.
These are so wonderful. I love the fabrics too!
Lots of good wishes to you and your soon-to-be-here baby!
Your placemats are fabulous! I love the color combination.
Judging by your past productivity, I have no doubt that you’ll be done with the bumper well before baby arrives.
Take care!
Very cute placemats! And the pocket is a nice touch.
Love the placemats. And, I’m right behind you–I’ve got 12 days to due date.
Great placemats. And I agree with you on that backing material- stunning. you go with that bumper. Baby is being very patient 🙂
Awesome placemats. I love the idea of having a pocket for utensils!
Beautiful! That gray floral fabric is wonderful! I’ve been thinking of you, take it easy 🙂
those are fantastic! love the color combo.
These are great! I was just saying to myself on Easter that I really needed new placemats, yet it never occured to me to make them! (Yes, obviously my head is in other places). Thanks for the idea. 🙂
I love your patchwork placemats! Good luck with finishing up the bumper!
Ooh! I love those. I wanna go make some. Everything you do is so inpiring. Because of you, I attempted my first softy. A little sheep for my Jack (2.5 yo). He normally has NO interest in stuffed animals but LOOOVED this one because I made it and he helped.
Anyhoo, Thanks again for the inspiration and have fun “gettin’ the baby out”!!
breathe….
I love the combination of the fabrics!Very productive! (tee hee)Your little one won’t need it’s bumper straight away anyway!
i love the colours and fabrics you chose. they look great.
Those are incredibly pretty Abby. I can’t believe you have the energy to make (and post) so close to your due date. At this stage I was sitting by the door with my little bag packed, waiting for something to happen.
oh just gorgeous, what a great combination of colours and patterns. i wish our placemats were even slightly as sweet!
LOVE the placemats
hang in there – not much longer
Just a hopeful word to you – you’ll make it through these last moments… getting the bumper done will help get the baby in the mood to join you and yours! We had ours last week, and the bliss of it all makes the wait worthwhile!
They’re beautiful! I think you did a great job and the fabrics are just gorgeous!
Love the placemats…what a great idea
Will give it a go myself
Well I’ve never thought before to match grey and yellow and OH MY GOD they are sooooooooooooooooo beautiful !! You’re so talented ! I was already in love with your owl but then I’m in love with your placemats !! Where do you find this appel fabric ?? Smooches from Belgium lol
Those placemats are beautiful! I love the colour combination. May I ask where you got your labels? I’m desperately trying to find some nice ones.
Congratulations on almost finishing the bumper. Could it be baby is waiting till it’s finished to be born?
Best wishes
these are STUNNING. I LOVE THEM. what inspiration!!
Those are great! Makes me want to make some, too.
I love those placemats!!! The fabrics are great, I speciall love the one you used in the back! And the combination of grey and yellow superb!
I loved them. Question: did you put anything betwen fabrics, I mean batting or something else? I’ll try to make them..
I won’t even begin to describe to you the things that I wasn’t doing (crafting) and the things that I did (drywalling) to get my baby out. Nothing compares to what you’re managing. These are really really lovely. They make great centerpieces…
Fantastic Placemats!!! Today could be your due day…wishing you well.