Summer Market Quilted Placemats
Summer Market Quilted Placemats
This set of four quilted placemats are perfect for your family this summer. Cute farm market and country life theme prints, each one a little different. There are two sets available, sold in sets of four. If you want all eight purchase a quantity of 2.
Have a special occasion coming up? Placemats are a lovely, long lasting gift for home. This set would be ideal for garden loving grandparents and a his/hers table setting.
Each one is large sized at about 16 x 11.5 inches (41 x 29 cm), fitting an entire place setting, including drinkware! Will come packaged with easy care instructions. They will shrink slightly on the first wash as the cotton fabric has never been washed.
Quilting is done by freemotion, which is a hand guided machine stitching technique, not computer. This means that your quilt will always be one of a kind as the artistry of the stitching is unique to each piece.
Features
Features
I always use quality fabrics and thread. In addition, I am conscientious about making sure I use a full seam allowance. I never leave fabrics holding together by a few threads. This ensures a quality, handmade item, that will withstand normal care and use for many years.
The inner batting layer is usually Pellon or Hobbs 80/20. Occasionally I use a bamboo batting.
Binding is always double thickness and attached by machine for added durability, with neat mitered corners.
The nice thing about quilts is that the more you use them the softer and more snuggly they become. Don’t be afraid to use them wherever you want to be. After all, we wear cotton fabrics everyday in our clothes… your quilt won’t fall apart before it gets well loved!
Care
Care
I have often washed my own quilts in with a regular wash load, with no regrets. However, it is still recommended to use a gentle cycle, mild soap and tumble drying on low heat. (** Note: I rarely prewash my fabrics. Expect a small amount of shrinkage on the first laundering.) It is the tumble drying that achieves the soft crinkly look that we associate with handmade quilts. If you prefer a flatter look, lay flat to air dry… do not dry in the dryer.
Remember that sunlight will fade any fabric, and your quilt is no exception. So; have a care when you leave it outside frequently or in a sunny window.
Packaging & Shipping
Packaging & Shipping
I package all my items responsibly, first with a care for your purchase and then with a desire to reuse and recycle any shipping material I have around.