(Read part 1 here)
Thank you for tuning back for part 2 of my classroom's New Year Table Display.
(pattern available here)
I made these Irish linen & French General placemats for a class a few years ago now, using up some leftover Jelly roll strips and linen offcuts.
But they seem to have a classic timelessness and were my best seller on Craftsy (before Craftsy deleted 95% of my patterns last month!).
They include a handy cutlery pocket, and showcase the different ways you can have fun quilting them!
I have fond memories of past classes making these!
This is my celebration of the wonderful colours of Morocco, a Moroccan Mix table runner & trivet published in a colourful issue of Quilt Now in 2015!
It's another one of my patterns awaiting reformatting for general resale (anyone got a few minions to spare!!!).
I would love to remake it in a completely different colourway (perhaps inspired by another country!). All suggestions welcome!
(free tutorial available here)
These are a little difficult to see in the main photo. But here they are up close!
I first came across this tutorial several years ago, and made myself a couple for my morning porridge bowl! I haven't stopped using them since!
The recommended materials are all 100% cotton (including the wadding) if you plan to put the cosies into the microwave.
But don't worry, if you don't have 100% cotton materials, simply heat up your bowl separately in the microwave and carefully lift it out into the cosy!
Then you can transport your comforting bowl of goodness to your favourite spot! Great for soup too (and hot apple crumble, yum!).
(free tutorial available here)
Ayumi's brilliant tutorial is for the largest tray you see here. They are so easy to make and resize to suit your own requirements (keep the width the same, and simply shorten the length: L:13", M:10.5", Sml:7.5").
The changes I made to the pattern were to use Flex Foam Bosal instead of wadding, to give more structure, and to sew a few stitches at the corners to help them retain their shape.
I'm sure like me you can think of a multitude of uses for these handy organisers (desk tidies perhaps?).
(free tutorial here)
And keeping with the organising theme, how cute are these!
These are literally made from scraps - Tilda and leather scraps from other projects, and offcuts of Flex Foam Bosal.
The bosal was a little tricky to work with when it came to the smallest basket! But I think this will be the case with any interfacing stiff enough to give these little pots the structure they need. Just cut your interfacing smaller to try and keep whatever interfacing you use, out of the seams.
(free tutorial here)
If you know someone in need of a meal, or you're helping out a friend, here's a great way to transport it.
Using Insul Bright heat resistant wadding, your casserole will stay warmer for longer in this carrier.
The construction is quick and simple. One change I would make to the pattern is to shorten the handle (I feel it's a little too long and 'swingy' for it's heavy load!).
So that's the full roundup of my New Year Display Table.
Thank you so much for sticking it out to the end of 2 lengthy posts!
I hope you've been inspired to try something new!
Happy sewing!
Your home must be fabulous with so many handmade things around. I really must make some more placemats, and i love the idea of the cutlery trays, they are so much nicer than the big ugly plastic tray I currently use. x