Finishing the place mats.

The binding of the place mats is not my favourite task but it has to be done.  I had a false start when I thought I would use an orange binding, it was horrible.  So, I unpicked it and have settled for a dark blue.

I have stitched a different quilting pattern on each one.  I started with a regular grid and then started playing.

I thought I would only do the six for my niece, but, then I couldn't decide which six!

So I am now binding all of them and will pick the best six for her.  I picked up this lovely fabric 2nd hand and didn't waste a scrap using every piece to make the mats.   (I know there are 7 here.)

They look good from the back as well.  It's' the hand sewing that is taking the time but hopefully they will all be finished by the end of the week.

Comments

[Rachel]

Looking good indeed!

[Carolyn Foley]

You forget about the finishing when you begin but it is still there.