My August ’17 One Monthly Goal was to quilt and bind four placemats for the daughter of a longtime friend and her new husband as a wedding gift. I’m pleased with how they turned out. See my August ’17 One Monthly Goal post for more information on the pattern by Elizabeth Hartman and my color choices.
Each of these placemats shrank a full inch in both length and width after I washed and air-dried them, so they are now 12″ by 17″ which still accommodates a large plate. I did not pre-shrink the fabric but may do so the next time I make placemats.
Do you generally pre-shrink your fabric for quilting projects?
Linking up to Elm Street Quilts: August ’17 Finishes.
Quilting is in my Blood 
The placemats turned out great. I’m sure they will love them. I generally pre-wash all of my fabrics. They usually don’t go on the shelf without washing. If I buy a kit and there are small pieces I don’t usually pre-wash. Does that make sense?? Congratulations on the finish!
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Linda, I’m horribly late in responding to your comment about my wedding gift placemats. I appreciate you sharing your experience with pre-washing, but I get that you don’t wash the small pieces in a kit. Take care, Mary.
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For me, even if I pre-wash my fabric, I still get about that much shrinkage on placemats due to the batting crinkling.
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Yvonne, I’m horribly late in responding to your comment about my wedding gift placemats. I appreciate you letting me know your experience with shrinkage with placemats. I now lean toward not pre-washing fabric for future placemats. Take care, Mary.
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The placemats will be an appreciated gift. I like the blocks of color!
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Nann, I’m horribly late in responding to your kind comment regarding the blocks of color on my wedding gift placemats. Thanks so much, Mary.
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These look really nice! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish!
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Patty, I’m horribly late in responding to your kind comment about my wedding gift placemats. Thanks again for hosting OMG. Take care, Mary.
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A beautiful wedding gift! I don’t typically pre-wash fabric (except reds and bright colors). I don’t pre-wash the batting.
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I’m horribly late in responding to your comment about my wedding gift placemats. I appreciate you sharing your experience with pre-washing. Take care, Mary.
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I’ve never preshrunk fabric . All that extra ironing puts me off . Great placemats , the happy couple will be pleased
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Loving your placemats!
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Danette, I’m horribly late in responding to your kind comment about my wedding gift placemats. Thanks so much, Mary.
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Those are fun looking colors used!
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Anita, I’m horribly late in responding to your kind comment about my wedding gift placemats. Thanks so much, Mary.
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Lovely quilting on the placemats. I have never pre-washed fabric. It’s possible you experienced some shrinkage with the quilting.
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Rhonda, I’m horribly late in responding to your kind comment about my wedding gift placemats. I think you are right that the quilting has a lot to do with the shrinkage. Thanks so much, Mary.
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