Quick and easy placemats make great hostess gifts!

[@joannebock2885]

Nice placemats. Great idea to seam the backing down the center. Thanks for your tutorial.

[@backdoorquilts]

I have to remind myself to do it every time!

[@kaynine1958]

Started my Christmas presents this week. Placemats are on my list...sure they wont look as gorgeous as yours.

[@backdoorquilts]

I bet they'll look great!

[@margaritazolivas527]

Thank you for this idea.

[@backdoorquilts]

Thanks for watching!

[@dawnhobbs6737]

Great idea. How do you close up back?

[@backdoorquilts]

I usually ladder stitch the opening closed by hand. For this project, I cut a strip of Shape Flex and slipped it inside the opening with the fusible side facing the seam allowances. I pressed it carefully, and it looks like it's going to work great!