Have an egg-stra special Easter with a handmade set of place mats! These egg-shape place mats use a trendy checkerboard design and bright pastel fabrics for decor you'll love to display for the holiday! Use them as table place settings, a centerpiece, or even as a decoration on a side table. An easy strip piecing method makes this project fast to finish!
We've shared some favorite tools and a video tutorial below, so keep reading!
Pattern Details
Finished place mat: 12x18"
Techniques used: Basic sewing methods, using templates, bias binding
Difficulty: Beginner
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Our Favorite Supplies for Place Mats
Here's a list of the materials and tools we use to make the Easter Egg Place Mats.
Fabrics: We used Riley Blake's Confetti Cotton solid fabric to make the place mats. Consider choosing a fun spring print for the backing, so the place mats are reversible when the holiday is over! We chose a bright floral from the Bunny Trail collection for our backing.
Hera Marker: A hera marker makes it easy to mark your place mat for quilting. We use our hera markers to mark quilting lines on our quilts and diagonal lines on triangle-squares, too!
Air-Erasable Marker: Mark cutting or sewing lines on fabric with this fine-tip fabric marker. The marked lines will disappear naturally after a few days or you can use the eraser to get rid of the marks immediately.
50 wt. Aurifil Thread: This 100%-cotton thread is low-lint and comes in a variety of colors. We suggest getting a neutral color (such as white or cream) that will blend with a variety of colors, so you don't need to switch thread between projects.
Wonder Clips: This pin alternative holds bulky layers in place and is easy to remove when sewing. You can also use these clips to hold binding in place while sewing!
Video Tutorial
Lindsay walks you through making the Easter Egg Place Mat!
Make a Matching Set
Love these place mats? Check out the matching Hoppy Easter Table Runner!
You're sure to have a Hoppy Easter with this adorable table runner displayed for the holiday! Stitch a cute bunny peeking through a field of carrots, then add a trendy checkerboard border. Hand-embroidered details on the bunny add a special touch.
If you make these place mats, be sure to share them on social media using the hashtags #HappyHourStitches and #EasterEggPlaceMat
Thanks for joining us for "happy hour",
Lindsay and Elizabeth
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