How to Make Easy No Binding Placemats

Learn to make easy placemats that require no binding and are self-mitered with Kim of Chatterbox Quilts. These placemats are a great way to practice free motion quilting on a small project. These make perfect gifts and are so easy to make, you'll want to give a set to everyone, including yourself!
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[@catherinelavoie2694]

Hi Kim. Great tutorial. This is a good project to practice free motion quilting. Also, great gift option. You are a wonderful teacher.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Thanks so much, Kate. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@suzifoxall6804]

I love that you didn’t edit out the bit when you pinned the wrong corners together, such a human moment, it’s nice to know I’m not the only one who makes these little mistakes :D excellent video, thank you so much for sharing, it has changed the way I do so many little projects xx

[@olatundeolufemisamuel1868]

So easy and explanatory this is exactly what I needed

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Glad it was helpful for you!

[@devnull3278]

Exactly the tutorial I needed for the math portion of this!

[@lorenpopolis]

I watched this yesterday and just finishing a dozen for the Xmas table today! So easy, a wonderful tutorial - timeless! 🥰

[@PCOH051610]

Thank you, Kim! I’ve never quite mastered the perfect looking mitred corner until I found this video. Your explanations were clear and quite easy to follow. I’m happy to have learned a new skill and even happier that I’ll finally have Christmas placemats, for our table, that we actually like😂

[@vs7943]

I tried this with a 50 X 60 blanket for a nephew - and Voila! It worked great! Thank you! I am going to try to make a table runner with the same technique. Thank you for such clear instruction!

[@alwyntilston1441]

I've watched alot of mitered corner videos yours was just the easiest and you showed in in fabric thst could been seen as to what to do thankyou. This will be my first attempt.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JulesMadeThis24]

Thank you for this really clear tutorial. I’ll give it a try!

[@angelikakarnacz7736]

Hi Kim. Thank you for your tutorial. i did my first placemat in my life 🙂. I had got my first sawing machine few days ago and I am pleased with my work. I wish it would be in more details in some places but I know you have more subscribes which are not beginners. Thank you and looking forward for more crafting 🙂. Now I want sew my mat with frills ;-P

[@mooster47]

In the past year I've made several, and I love your technique, however, I cut my back a little big and quilt through all the layers. Then I trim the back using a 3" ruler all around. It's easier than trying to center the front on the back. Also I found that if I do the step where the edge of the back is folded to the edge of the front before cutting the miter, it eliminates the gap inside the border. I do make them from yardage because the fat quarter ones seem too small for me. I have also used this same method on a baby quilt. Love it!! Thanks for the exceptionally clear tutorial.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Thanks for watching and for giving details on how you do this - very helpful!

[@cheryllafond8154]

Really like this easier method. Thanks for this clever solution.

[@lindajacobs1487]

Thank you for the tutorial. To make centering the top easier, place the ruler on the backing with the 3" line at the edge, then butt the top up against the edge of the ruler. You could even have a 2nd ruler placed on the side in the same manner.

[@lynettelewis5008]

Excellent teacher! Thank you for making it look so easy. I am about to cut my fabric to start a Christmas set for my son and daughter-in-law. I will be watch this tutorial as I go along. Many thanks 💕💐💕

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are so welcome!

[@patriciaparret6540]

I just made a small table runner using this pattern and instructions. It came out beautiful and I was able to adjust it easily for the size od my table. Thank you!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Wonderful!

[@sadiefairley2880]

Great tutorial!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Thank you!

[@mariaevacarril6174]

I love it, keep doing. HOD BLESS YOU

[@olivewoo522]

I’m always looking for different ways to bind. Great video

[@sabrinaharris6538]

I love these. I will definitely be making these, but instead of batting, I will use iron on fleece. Thank You for sharing Your Time, and Talent with all of us. I love that purple thang, it is so useful in so many ways.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are so welcome!

[@kateking3560]

love this tutorial i am a beginner and made these it was so easy your a good tutor i enjoy

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Thanks so much, Kate, for your kind comment. I'm glad you were able to make it easily.

[@SuperDevoria]

Kim, I am a beginner, and feel as though I would be able to make a set of these. You explained every step in detail. Thank you for sharing!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are so welcome!

[@priyanarayan8682]

Just came across this tutorial. Thank you for this wonderful tutorial.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sulat1407]

Thank you for making this useful video! I really appreciate that there is a much simpler way to give a finished look to small quilt projects without binding!!

[@jeanetteminard400]

Thank you for this great project. I made one right away so I wouldn't forget your instructions. The one thing I did differently was attach the top and batting to the backing before quilting so the quilting is visible on the back: now I have a reversible placemat!

[@FatemaAmmar76]

Hello Jeanette. Can you please tell me how you finish your quilting lines? Do you stop where the top and batting ends? Or do you quilt till the very edge of the backing fabric?

[@cindyadams9823]

Thank you for this tutorial!! I am making these for Christmas gifts!!

[@vivienlee610]

I like that! Thank you. Definitely going to use this idea for gifts.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are so welcome!

[@SuperBriet]

Neat way to do a placemat. Thanks Kim.

[@zanderpusward7250]

Many thanks for this. Great technique beautifully explained. All l need now is the courage - and the ability to cut straight!

[@Nancy-js5sy]

Wow, what a great idea! Thank you.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are so welcome!

[@brendaeves3236]

That was a pleasure to watch! What a great teacher you are! I will definitely make a set of these. Thank you

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Thank you so much!

[@olatundeolufemisamuel1868]

So easy I love this

[@colleenblankenship5549]

Great tutorial and thank you!❤❤

[@peggymacmichael9788]

Thank you. I love your way

[@Womanofsmallwinds]

That was an excellent video! Best video I’ve seen on mitered corners for placemats!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@valeriekushner5003]

I made a beautiful set of placemats following your directions. Mine were larger as I measured for a full place setting and use yardage. I plan on making some holiday mats. I have decided to use an iron on stabilizer on the backing to make it stiffer. Thanks so much, mine came out beautiful.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Sounds great!

[@angelasgrignoli4453]

Awesome job 🥰

[@jasminevanya5522]

Thanks a lot for sharing the very neat and easy technique Kim. Result turn out so beautiful.This method will be very good for baby quilt.

[@chrishough1605]

Jasmine Vanya 👆🏼

[@janetonkin5580]

A really excellent tutorial thank you Kim. You've made this project so easy to make. I love it

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are so welcome!

[@sandrapulaski3970]

I have made two of these, a little larger to use as a sewing machine pad for my friend and me. Love it. Very detailed, easy to follow tutorial. Thank you!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Wonderful!

[@tonyestereicher6619]

Very nice demonstration thank you

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are welcome

[@hollyhatter4114]

Easy to follow! I’m going to try these

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Have fun!

[@phyllis26red]

Hi Kim, thank you for sharing.

[@debbiebraatz1919]

SLICK! Thanks 😊

[@cathynuytten798]

Great tutorial! I can do it! I am so tire of putting binding on my placemats! I think I can make pot holders with the same method, too! Thank you, thank you!

[@karenf9831]

I love this tutorial!! Thank you so much😇🧵✂️

[@karenyoung6268]

Have just finished making this placemat from this tutorial. Thank you Kim for such a great and easy technique. My new favorite way to do so much more different placemats.

[@dianebradley8215]

Great kim thanks for this video your awesome it was easy to make them I love your videos

[@andreahaase5459]

Hi, I like this, will try. Lovely ❤️

[@lindaarnold3091]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@jenniferrutledge3268]

Thank You for this. Cannot wait to get started making these as nice gifts

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Great video, Thank you.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are welcome!

[@pattyknox6328]

I readly like that it looks easy thanks from sharing

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Moll0510]

Exactly the help I needed...thank you!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You're welcome!

[@valeriekushner5003]

This is great, thanks for the info. I am going to go through my fabric stash and make some up. I have yards for fabric to play with. Gift idea for next year. I have also wanted to get some Holliday fabric on sale and was planing on making some Placemats and Napkins.

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

Thank you thank you 😊! I am so glad I subscribed to your channel!!!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I'm glad you did too!

[@stew9stew]

I like the mitered corner for this simple binding!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Yes, it works quite well. Thanks for watching.

[@bobsmith3790]

That’s a great design! Something new to try :-)

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Glad you like it!

[@ellymd188]

Great video! Thank you for sharing :D

[@nirmalasheeran9809]

Thanks for a well demonstrated tutorial. I was looking for one which gives an idea how much fabric we need for the backing. Now I can do the calculation for any small or big item I’ll be making. I’m new to sewing and it was easy to follow. Thanks a lot.

[@patricial1231]

so much easier than the other videos!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Glad you think so!

[@klmueller8575]

This is great. Thanks for the clear instructions.

[@mmmusic1965]

T d jakes

[@cindymcfarland4686]

I sew like this idea and technique! Way better than binding.....

[@denisev.1217]

Great video! I’ve made placemats from this now in several sizes, both rectangle and square. Works so well, such a beautiful finish. Thank you!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Wonderful!

[@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg]

Fancy 😍

[@MiMi-si5nk]

I did your method on a facing instead of binding on a quilt, that’s the best ,my question is it. Possible to do that method on pot holders? Thank you.🇨🇦

[@maggiehallinan1771]

Great video!!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@beatricea6337]

I love this technique thanks for sharing.

[@gemini5513]

You explained very well and this is one of my favorite tutorials, thank you so much! 💚💜 Making some for my sister in law as birthday gift. I was hoping that you could give a tutorial on fabric napkins as well, please do it if it’s possible. Thank you Madam! ☺️😍😍

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, they make quick gifts! Thanks for the suggestion for a future video on fabric napkins.

[@mooster47]

Can't wait to try this! Thanks for the great idea!

[@royvaldez8000]

Your so great. thanks!!!

[@heatherbanks9086]

Fold. top and bottom in four and use lines to line up .evenly

[@lindapucillo3493]

Great tutorial! The result is really nice. The metered corners look wonderful! Is there a reason why you did not quilt the three layers together, then go on to the binding? Does the quilting change the size or shape? Was just thinking if you could quilt the entire thing, it could be reversible. Thanks so much for all your tutorials. Just looked at the one you did on the Janome 500E. I am starting to look into embroidery only machines, and you made this one look very appealing.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Thanks, Linda. Not sure why I didn't think of this and can't really see why quilting the 3 layers first would be a problem. I think it just might be easier to centre the quilted sandwich in the centre as you need to be sure that it is right in the centre for the binding to be even on all sides.

[@margeprewitt2135]

Great tutorial - you had me worried for a bit when you cut the corners off. LOL Just found you as a result of looking for the Janome 9400 Upgrade Kit. Great project! Thanks!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You're welcome, Marge. I know - I get nervous when I cut corners off too!

[@terryivey5374]

What a fun project !!! I just HAVE to try it. Wondered one thing. What stitch length did you use for those corners? Did you go smaller? Thank you for a great video :)

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Hi Terry: I don't think I changed the stitch length as I got to the corners - I just slow down and stitch carefully ;)

[@carolharper6242]

has anyone made these place mats? what did you mat size come out to?

[@georgelupold46]

Can you do the same for a potholder with the binding trim when sewing the corners?

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Yes, you should be able to do this for any size project.

[@elizabethc3842]

What kind of sewing machine do you have and has it been easy to use/learn and do you still love it? I'm on a machine hunt right now.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I use various Janome sewing machines - currently the CM17, a combination embroidery and sewing machine. Depends on the type of machine you need, price point, etc. Check with your local sewing machine dealers, try out different machines, - that's the best way to make your choice.

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

Would that work to make matching napkins without the batting and quilting?

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I think you might still need to do some stitching to hold the back and front of the napkins together. Otherwise, I think it would work without the batting. May have to try this...

[@warialdasue]

At least you didn’t say “tall” !

[@ameliaapetersen2198]

The backing fabric, is it right side facing or are we looking at the wrong side. I think wrong side not sure

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Yes, the wrong side is up. I mention this at kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJfZYpKsl9d9eJY.

[@annas.r.p.5835]

Why would you not quilt the top and batting to the backing ???

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I've found it easier to do it the way I show in the video.

[@mygeorge1951]

I did all the steps and cannot fold it under the way you did. 😭😭😭 The only difference is I left 2" around the circumference of the backing. I'm frustrated at this point. 🙄

[@dawnknous9823]

Hi wonder what is the white fabric size please thanks cuz am deaf so need open captioned on this.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Hi Dawn: You can find out the size I used as well as information on how to make different sizes by checking out the blogpost for this video at www.chatterboxquilts.com/blog/placemats?rq=no%20binding. Let me know if you need any further help and thanks for watching.

[@markmooney5662]

brilliant tutorial...the end result is great. GillywifeofMark

[@melindatijerina3433]

Good afternoon Kim with this method can I create a twin size quilt using fat quarters or on piece of fabric such as 2 yards ?

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Hi Melinda: I suppose you could - you'll just have to be sure that the backing fabric is large enough and that you make sure that the borders are big enough to look proportional.

[@conniepadilla3055]

Seems more difficult to me then self binding. Also too much math 😂