Farmer's Market Placemats x 4

Gotta baste, quilt and bind the last two placemats in time to launder and starch them all for a June 1 deadline.  That's when my friend moves into her very first apartment - these will be a housewarming gift. 

I debated about making napkins to match, using the (non-fruit/veggie) geometric prints.  I keep hoping to find one geometric pattern (gingham perhaps?) that comes in all six colors...but that's probably too much to ask.  Shopped today, hoping to find some cloth napkins I could purchase instead, but struck out. 

On now, to oranges and blueberries!  :)

A Lemon?

I finally found time to do some stitching, and got this placemat quilted quickly.  I had instructions for making the binding by bringing the backing fabric around to the front.  It didn't look too hard, so I gave it a try.  I have mixed feelings on the results.

The process is a great time-saver, but I'm not thrilled with the corners.  Can you see the gap?  I'm going to have to hand tack the gaps on all four corners, otherwise food and dirt will accumulate in there.  

Now I must decide if I should bind the other five placemats in the same manner, or if I should rip this out and go with the traditional method.  I applied the 24 Hour Rule (Never rip in the heat of passion.  Wait 24 hours, then re-evaluate.)  I'ts been 3 days and I'm still undecided....I guess I'll do more quilting, and hold off on bindings until I make up my mind.  Phooey!  :(

Strawberries

All six placemat tops are done! On to quilting next.  :)

Today's Results

My Friday night sew-in was preceded by a Friday afternoon mow-in. 

(Actually, I mowed OUTside - but that doesn't rhyme.)

Days like this make me appreciate a good pair of walking shoes and my New Balance walking socks.  My feet never get tired when I wear them! :)

Feelin' Blue

Making this set of placemats continues to affected my diet for the better. 

Think I'll have a bowl of cereal with blueberries for supper.  

Four mats pieced; two to go!  :)

Two More Pieced

Three pieced, three to go!

Lemons

Dang it!  Now all I can think about is a big piece of lemon meringue pie on that plate! :)