How to Sew Simple Quilted Placemats (Easy Tutorial)

In this video tutorial, I am going to show you how to make these fun and seasonal quilted placemats. These DIY quilted placemats are a quick and easy and would make great gifts. Plus they are the perfect beginner quilting project. A great sewing project for fat quarters and leftover quilt batting. Use this same method to create a matching table runner. Depending on the chosen fabrics, these can even become reversible placemats.
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Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
0:22 Supplies and Materials
1:13 How to Sew Batting Scraps
1:50 Cutting Fabric and Batting
2:34 Basting the Quilt Layers
3:52 Marking the Quilt Lines
4:14 Quilting the Placemat
5:49 Making Quilt Binding
6:20 Binding the Placemat
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Tools and Materials Featured in This Video:
Red Fabric - shrsl.com/3uxmq
Pink Fabric - shrsl.com/3uxmw
Quilt Batting
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Rotary Cutter + Cutting Mat - amzn.to/3jYwJZc
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Hera Marker - shrsl.com/3uxnc
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Iron - shrsl.com/3uhpj
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[@helenelee2119]

Excellent tutorial -- thank you! 😊

[@nuhaabughazaleh5791]

Thank you for sharing this 🙏

[@BeckyCurchy]

Very clear instructions for those who have at least a little experience with sewing.

[@poppies1215]

Clearly explained tutorial without the distracting background music. I understand better when learning without unnecessary distractions. A personal note only for those who choose to pre treat the fabric prior to assembly. If you pre-wash your fabrics and line dry as I do to avoid shrinkage and color bleeding, spray wash the line dried fabric completely and air dry it again prior to cutting and assembly. This will avoid the frustration I feel of sewing in wrinkles you may miss as I have done in past projects. Thank you for such a concise video that I look forward to trying. Great gift ideas too!

[@poppies1215]

I forgot to mention ironing the completely dried, spray starched material. It offers just enough stiffness while sewing and washes out once the placemat is laundered later on. 👏

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Great tip!

[@annitagalvan9049]

@poppies1215, May I ask, what does the "spray starched" consist of? Water and starch? Thanks a lot.

[@poppies1215]

@@annitagalvan9049 I use Magic Sizing that comes in a spray can. In the paint dept of any hardware store you can get a spray paint nozzle so distribution of the starch goes on evenly and your hands don’t get so tired of dispensing when you squeeze. I have also successfully used Best Press. Off hand I do not recall the ingredients. I do not make my own as ai had done years ago when ironing. Google the products and they will list ingredients. Unfortunately I am not too savvy at linking products. Hope this helps

[@BeckyCurchy]

After reading your reply to the above with additional instructions I found this VERY helpful! Thank you for adding to an already great tutorial.💯

[@daphnevantine7528]

Thank you for such a great video! My placemat came out perfect. I can’t wait to make more!

[@janetmayer3562]

A bit complicated for me as a beginner but I am confident I can do this with your very good step-by-step instructions. Thank you! I plan to us a tablecloth to make the placemats.

[@lendouma3224]

This is one of the nicest tutorial videos I’ve seen on placemats. I truly enjoyed this. Nicely done young lady.

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Thanks so much 😊

[@prakutideolia9246]

Beautiful material, explained and demonstrated. Thank you

[@patriciacoats6539]

I’ve never seen binding sewn on this way. Thank you for sharing! I will try it. 👍🏻

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

You’re welcome 😊 Good luck!

[@monarashed8906]

Thank you! It is wonderful. I have learned how to make a quilted placement 😀

[@chestertonlewis2867]

Thank you for sharing!

[@mossieprinsloo7371]

Thnk you so much for sharing,many blessings

[@vickichandler5872]

Very cute fabric. I like your format in making your tutorial. Simple and straightforward is the way to go with no distracting peppy music in the background.😄 With your calm, clear instructions, I believe I could do this to co-ordinate with some towels and dishcloths that I will work on in a couple weeks. So this is right timing for me. Thanks! Blessings to y'all.

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Thanks so much for the feedback! What a wonderful compliment!

[@dorothykennedy9529]

Thankyou for this turtorial.i will try to make this for presents.what kind of fabric do i use plz.

[@dorothykennedy9529]

So beatiful .your tutorial give me courage to sew

[@zahiabrhla7438]

كح

[@marta77inf]

I love the video. Thank you.

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thelmaperera245]

Very easy and clearly explained thank you

[@anneosullivan2907]

Such a helpful video!!

[@ladydi4051]

Thanks for sharing this sewing placemat 🥰👍🏼👍🏼video meagan.I'll try making some maybe during the weekend.

[@Luzangelicaolguin]

Beautiful!

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@amystringer1191]

Great video, Thank you! I love the lines pattern and am amazed at how you attached the binding ends together at the too! I can’t wait to try this! 😊

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@helenweatherby1694]

Lovely!

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Glad you liked it!

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

Your video is so well done. I'm not a quilter, but enjoy making these types of projects. Thank you for your clear instructions and to the point filming. Very much appreciated.

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

You are so welcome! Thank you for the wonderful comment!

[@Pip7-px3wq]

Great video, and thank you so so so much for not having filler music, thoroughly enjoyed watching and learning 😊

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

You are so welcome!

[@kellydukerschein5340]

I learned so much - lots of great tips too!

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ladydi4051]

Thanks,for sharing this "beautiful quilt placemats!(I'll,be making some of "beautiful Valentine placemats"(some for my "Beautiful M❤M"&"some for myself".

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Have fun!

[@bjbergmann8871]

Awesome, I have made many, but your video sure helped me on joining the binding and quilting...thanks.

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Glad I could help!

[@sherrimilkie8834]

Excellent teaching technique & skills! Looking forward to more tutorials from you!

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Thank you so much! Can’t wait to create more!

[@barbarameehan113]

Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

You are welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@NoTraceShop]

These are so cute & cheerful!

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Thank you! 😊

[@andreabush1742]

Thank you fr the tutorial!

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Happy to help!

[@debbiehall4155]

Such an excellent video thank you so much for showing what the back should look like that’s where I have my problemsAnd showing how much of an overlap to make that takes out so much guess work. Thank you

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

my pleasure! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@marywood8241]

I love this! Very good instructions! Thank you for sharing this ❣️🥰♥️

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

So glad!

[@barbarawhittaker2865]

If you were making the placemats to sell, what would you ask for them. With all the quilting etc

[@Loriann3616]

💕so cute!💕

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Glad you like them!

[@maribreeze7560]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I'm going to make some Halloween/Fall placemats with this method!

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

You are so welcome! Love fall and Halloween decor. 🍂🎃

[@mncorr]

Your tutorial is cool and intelligent! I learned detailed tricks that will make my sewing much more beautiful! ❤❤❤❤

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susanroutley6986]

Great tutorial

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Thank you!

[@helenduquette7386]

Great tutorial. You have inspired me 😊

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@leia2373]

Omg this was so informative. The content is intelligent and insightful and very helpful. I feel thoroughly enlightened. Fantastic tutorial, keep up the amazing work 🎉

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BarbaraWelshofer]

Fantastic tutorial! What kind of iron is that? So pretty!

[@HodgePodgeHarmony]

I need to try stitching in the ditch on the front for the binding, that has been my biggest struggle but I always do it from the back.

[@melissabickerstaff2027]

I struggle with the same issue and I end up just stitching from the back as well

[@HodgePodgeHarmony]

@@melissabickerstaff2027 I would love to do more small quilting projects but the binding is still holding me back 😉

[@melissabickerstaff2027]

@@HodgePodgeHarmony I’m still kind of learning and just messing with stuff right now 😂

[@fastedgaming8136]

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[@73ondrea]

Awesome instructions! And also - I love your nails in this video. :)

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Thank you so much!

[@annitagalvan9049]

Hi, first time at your channel and a new subscriber. I'm very new to using a sewing machine, but have some knowledge of sewing, as I've always been a hand sewing person, fixing my clothes or doing some crafts. You explain very clearly and , thanks God, no distracting music at the background. It makes things easier to follow the tutorial. I have some queries. You mentioned that you haven't used a walking foot and that a standard presser foot can work as well. My question is, what size needle should I use for placemats consisting of 2 cotton fabric and batting? And another question, Is it Ok to use fusible fleece as a batting and thus avoid the spray? Thanks a lot for your time and help. Happy Holidays! Greetings from Cyprus 😊🎄☃️🎁

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Welcome! Great questions! A universal sewing needle (like a Schmetz 80 or 90) is just find for this project. And YES! Fusible fleece is totally doable. I have used that method before.

[@charliegirl42ify]

Do you have a tutorial for hot mits?

[@jackidodds9281]

I’m going to make these while waiting for my next class. I’m just curious how “stitch in the ditch” catches the binding on the front of the placemat. I usually sew on the binding itself.

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Great question! I sew the binding to the front first and then fold the binding over far enough so that when I stitch in the ditch (from the front) it catches the binding in the back.

[@jhaannucreations7394]

Very nice new friend

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Thanks and welcome

[@helenmatte127]

Use 21/2 inch binding. Easier to turn over and stitch

[@lifehappens587]

You don’t need that much spray, just a light quick spray is plenty

[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Thank you

[@lifehappens587]

@@modernmoonquiltstudio What no heart emoji? lol :)

[@evfj7201]

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[@modernmoonquiltstudio]

Basting Spray - shrsl.com/3ujeo

[@annf3949]

Waiting for my craft table then will be making placemats