easy cathederal window placemats.
these are crreated from one pair of adults denim jeans and some offcuts from some curtains i was asked to shorten and turn up.I am going to make a quilt useing this method but wanted to test things out first and this idea gave me a chance. the jeans were purchased from a thrift shop so this kept the price down and now i have a small gift to pass on.
Can't wait to get started on the main quilt now i have ironed out the technique needed.
I used varigated thread in the bobbin so that the reverse side looked just as good as the front.
annie
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23581These are great placemats. Looking forward to seeing the quilt.
5268614995this is where the idea came from
the diamieter of the circle is aprox 7.25 and the square is aprox 5.00. I unpicked the side seams of the jeans and pressed them and then cut away the rear pockets, these will be used in another project when i have enough of them to join together to make a holder for those bits and pieces i use when sewing it wil hang up on a coat hanger but that as they say is another story.
the circles were cut out first and then the squares marked in but for the main quilt i will make a template from plastic and put holes in so i can mark each one exactly the same. then join the dots useing a rule and a permanant marker on the "wrong side". You decide if you wish the dark side of the denim to be the main colour or the lightside this will not be seen once the edge is turned over and stitched in place.
I used small pegs to hold things in place but pins are fine too.
an alternative to zigzag stitching the curves, is simply to use a close straight stitch at aprox 1/4 inch from the edge and then let it fray for a fringed look. You could of course use a decorative stitch. Useing a varigated or very bright colour in the bobbin will give the reverse side a nice look too
Thank you to those who bought this method of creating Cathederal windows to my fertile imagination. annie in the uk
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78118Nice, I will make one sooner or later. You got 16 squares out of 1 pair, what size are your squares?-Toogie
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119791Beautiful placemats love what you have done. Looking forward to your quilt.
86901Annie, great job - can't wait to hear more about your new found technique. I am sure the quilt will be lovely.
211079Great Job...Way to Go....
Love to see the finished project also
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8150Fantastic! Would love to hear more about your technique! Live Laugh Download Stitch!
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25169Your work is always nicely thought out. Will be beautiful when finished and a wonderful recycled project.
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299559great work Annie we did this one years ago and it is fun to play with the designs hugs carolyn
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