Inside Out Mats Pattern

The self-binding technique used in this pattern takes the pain out of the placemat!  Whip them up in an afternoon, just in time for dinner.  These reversible mats are great for gift-giving.

Finished Size: 12-1/2" x 17-1/2

Products Used:

Creative Grids 8-1/2" x 24-1/2" Ruler - #CGR824 - Great tool for measuring and cutting long pieces of fabric.

Creative Grids 2-1/2" x 24-1/2" Ruler - #CGR224 - Very handy for measuring and cutting long strips of fabric.

Guidelines Seam Guides 1/2" x 2" - 6ct - Very helpful for making your 1/4" seam measurements more accurate.

Clover Wonder Clips - Assorted Colors - 50ct - Perfect for holding fabrics in place without pinning.

Clover Point 2 Point Turner - Perfect to smooth out curves or achieve crisp points in your projects.

Clover Flower Head Pins - Perfect for pinning fabrics while piecing.

Clover Magnetic Pin Caddy - Extremely helpful for storing your pins securely.

Clover Seam Ripper - Great for "un-sewing" seams.

Frixion Clicker Pen 2 Pack - .7mm Black - Very helpful for temporarily marking fabrics with heat-erasing ink.

Aurifil Color Builder 3pc Set - Carrara - Black/White - High-quality cotton thread for stitching.

Schmetz Topstitch Needles - Size 80/12 - 5ct - Perfect size needle for machine stitching your quilt.

Olfa Splash 45mm Rotary Cutter - Very useful for quick and accurate fabric cuts.

Olfa 45mm Replacement Blades - Always have fresh blades ready when starting a new project.

Karen Kay Buckley Perfect Scissors - 4" - Perfect for cutting oddly shaped or small fabric pieces.

Wool Pressing Mat - 14" x 14" - Extremely useful as a portable pressing surface.

Panasonic 360° Freestyle Cordless Iron - Excellent for portable pressing.