Now that my sister has finally received my late, late Christmas gifts, I can post the linen placemats that I made for her. I heard that she has a beautiful new dinner table and doesn't want to use a table cloth to cover it up. So I made her 4 reversible placemats. One side is a cream and green ivy cotton print, and the other side is a natural linen and celtic knot cotton design. I was inspired by so many sewing bloggers' love of linen, and thought I just had to try it for myself. I think the final product is just lovely, and I would use it again. I wouldn't keep it for my exclusive fabric choice, however. I am not crazy about how little give it has, and it frays easily and has more bulk at the seams than I care for. But this was a really fun project and I thought my sister would like the look of the natural linen.
As you can see in the top photo, the edges ended up a little wavy. I'm assuming that is because the fabric had a little more pull in some areas than in others. I still like the way they look though, and they are nice and flat when ironed. I top stitched along the edges and did a decorative feather stitch along the pieces on the top, where the linen and cotton fabrics met. It will help it to keep its shape when washed.
My sister said she really liked them and I look forward to eating off of them when I go to visit her in February!!
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