When I saw this tutorial for chalkboard placemats on Little Birdie Secrets I almost died. I wanted them right away. I have a secret love for writing on chalkboards. But I was having a hard time finding cute oilcloth. I finally went to Beverly's and found the same cute oilcloth they used on the tutorial. So I bought enough to make six. FYI: I got my chalkboard fabric from fabric.com.
(Side note: Beverly's is a fabric/craft store that melts my heart. I love it. They carry my favorite lines of fabric like Amy Bulter and Michael Miller. They have everything cute and crafty. But it is all so expensive that I can't bring myself to buy anything. I am just too cheap. But oh how I love that store.)
I have only made two so far. I sent them off to be with Hilary. Justin's awesome cousin that also won my gift giveaway. A lot of people have asked me how it was working with oilcloth. This was the first time I have used it and I didn't have any problems. Remember I am totally new at sewing so if I can do it you can too. I had some problems with finishing the corners, I think I finally figured out the right way to do it after I was done. Sorry Hilary you got the ones I was learning on.
Cute. Make me some placemats. Any kind. I'll even pay you. My placemats are sucky. Dry Clean only with big stains on them. Dry Clean?? It would cost more to dry clean than it would to buy new ones. It would be nice to have some very washable ones for when the kids come over. They are kinda messy. Especially when they decide to feed the dog.
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute. I'm definitely going to have to make some for the girls. They love placemats. I'm glad you're back to posting!
ReplyDeleteI don't even have normal placemats for myself. I am hoping to make or buy some soon. So dream on, make them yourself.
ReplyDeleteThose look cute and fun! I'm trying to find projects to do in my spare time so I don't go crazy! I might have to get a sewing machine so I can turn into a real craft monster mom!
ReplyDeleteCUTE!! I never saw these on Little Birdie Secrets! How did I miss that?!? :) Great job! Love them! Now, are they machine washable?
ReplyDeleteI love them, THANK YOU SO MUCH, Angela! I didn't notice a single "flaw." You're MS. TALENTED!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if they are machine washable. But the oilcloth and the chalkboard fabic can be wiped down with a wet cloth. The oilcloth would be perfect for playdough.
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