Thanksgiving Placemats

Ok, so I’ve got a easy project for your Thanksgiving Tables today for you!  I’ve made a little embroidered place mat tutorial and pattern for you!

You know I love to keep my projects super simple so here’s what you need:

-1 Placemat (or as many as you need for all your guests)  I found my place-mat at Target for $2.99.  You can find plain place mats just about anywhere!
-1 skein each DMC Embroidery Floss in green and orange (I used Orange DMC 3853 and Green DMC 3020)
sewing needle, transfer pen (I like the kind that disappears on it’s own!  It’s awesome!)
-1 Stitching Pattern from me.  Download here.

Transfer the image onto the lower right corner of your place mat (leave about 2″ on the right and bottom) and hand stitch the design.  I used the back stitch, and a french knot for the dot on the i.  You’re finished.  Really, it’s that easy!  If you’re super ambitious or can’t find any place mats you like, sew your own.  Cut two rectangles 19 1/2″ x 14 1/2″.  Stitch your pattern onto the corner of the place mat, then layer the two rectangles with the right side of the stitching on the inside.  Place one rectangle of a  medium weight interfacing on top of the two rectangles.  Stitch using 1/4″ seams all the way around leaving a space for turning about 3-4″ wide.  Turn the place mat right side out, hand stitch the opening shut, and you’re finished!