3 patterns for modern quilt place mats by Jean Boyd September 2, 2015 written by Jean Boyd September 2, 2015 2.4K Yesterday you made your first modern-style place mat. Let’s cut out the pieces for these 3 patterns for modern quilt place mats and then we’ll get to the quilting. Again, you can use different fabrics if you wish. This is a great opportunity to use up some of those leftover scraps! Cut these pieces for place mat #2: Blue: 1 – 3½” x 6½” Yellow: 2 – 2½” x 18½” Orange: 2 – 2¾” x 8½” Green: 1 – 8½” x 11″ Purple: 1 – 3½” x 2½” Cut these pieces for place mat #2 Sew the pieces together to make the place mat. Press seams as desired. It should measure 12½” x 18½”. Modern place mat #2 all sewn together Cut these pieces for place mat #3. Blue: 2 – 3½” x 6½” Yellow: 2 – 1½” x 6½” Orange: 2 – 3½” x 12½” Green: 2 – 2½” x 6½” Red: 1 – 6½” x 12½” Sew the pieces together to make 3 rows. Are you starting to feel like a modern quilter yet? Cut these pieces for place mat #3 Then sew the rows together. Press seams as desired. Your place mat should measure 12½” x 18½”. Place mat #3 should measure 12½” x 18½”. You must be feeling very proficient with this type of modern design now! Cut these pieces for place mat #4. Blue: 1 – 2½” x 12½” 1 – 6½” x 8½” Yellow: 1 – 3½” x 8½” Green: 1 – 6½” x 4½” Red: 1 – 3½” x 2½” Purple: 1 – 9½” x 10½” Sew the pieces together in units. Sew the units together to make the 12½” x 18½” place mat. Cut these pieces for modern place mat #4 Modern place mat #4 should measure 12½” x 18½”. Now you have 3 modern quilt place mats. Come back tomorrow to learn some quilting techniques to use for your place mats! Print this page or save as a PDF 3 quilt designscutting instructionsquilt place mat patternquilting FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Jean Boyd Jean has been designing and publishing patterns since 1997. For the past several years she has been designing patterns for new fabric collections by Northcott Fabrics. Her work has been published in several magazines in both Canada and the United States. Jean holds a Fiber Arts Certificate in quilting and has taught extensively throughout Canada, including six national Quilt Canada conferences. She was named "Canadian Teacher of the Year" in 2003 by the Canadian Quilters Association and has won numerous awards for her quilts. previous post Making your first modern quilt place mat next post Quilting your modern place mats YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... Stitch regulation on the PFAFF powerquilter 1600 Don’t miss it! Courtepointe Québec celebrates its quilting... Finishing a quilt block to size: Here’s what... Half filled bobbins and spools: what are they... Twin needles: the smart way to store them The hardest part about making a memory quilt:... How sock hangers ‘work’ in your quilting space Don’t throw away those leftover fabric binding strips The best way to organize your sewing machine... 11 comments Georgia May 20, 2022 - 9:27 am The 3 patterns will work just fine for me. I just purchased 3 fat quarter bundles with 5 fat quarters. I was going to use them for placemats and napkins. One set will be used for the backing and one for the napkins. I can lay them out and cut all at the same time. The left overs can be used as mug rugs or coasters. Thank you. Reply Carol June 5, 2020 - 3:41 pm Thank You for this pattern. Reply Jean Boyd June 6, 2020 - 12:53 pm You’re welcome. Glad you liked them! Reply CAROL MAY February 23, 2020 - 9:17 pm THANK YOU FOR A SIMPLE PATTERN AND COLORS MY QUILT REETREATERS WILL LOVE. Reply Carla A. Canonico February 24, 2020 - 9:37 am Yeah!! Do enjoy! Reply Julie August 17, 2019 - 6:12 pm Do you sew a 1/4” seam? Reply Jean Boyd August 17, 2019 - 7:15 pm Yes, I do sew a 1/4″ seam. Reply Rebecca K. March 6, 2016 - 2:04 pm These will be perfect for the placemats for Meals on Wheels I make through my Guild. I’ll just have to take off 0.5″ each way or finish them envelope-style so they end up 12″ X 18″. Thank you. It’s nice to have a different style to do. Reply Jean Boyd March 6, 2016 - 4:36 pm Thanks for writing. Glad you enjoyed the designs! Reply Marie September 14, 2015 - 2:15 am Thank you for this pattern. Reply Jean Boyd March 6, 2016 - 4:37 pm You are welcome! Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
