Hello friends and welcome to the Minnesota Designer blog hop. For those of you that are new here, I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Gudrun and I am actually a Minnesota transplant! I am originally from Iceland and just moved to Chanhassen, Minnesota 6 years ago with my husband Torir and 3 kids; son Atli (now 16), son Gisli (9) and daughter Svana (7 going on 17). My pattern company GE Designs was started in Iceland with my pattern designs in Icelandic only and since being in the States I have designed books and patterns in english. In 2006 I designed my first fabric line with Red Rooster Fabrics and last quilt market in May we just introduced fabric line number 7 called Glow, which will be in stores this fall. Working from home, doing something I absolutely love is such a blessing for me. We love being in Minnesota and my kids are talking like true Minnesotan's already.... ya you betcha!!
I decided to do a "Quilt As You Go" pattern for my tutorial in the blog hop to celebrate my new book that just came out last month, Fast & Furious - quilting as you go. It has 17 smaller projects in it that are all done with the quilt as you go method. Included are table runners, baby quilts, placemats, bags and coasters and many of them are done with the precut fabric cuts out there (charms, jelly rolls, honey buns....)
Be sure to say hi in the comments to be able to win a kit to make 4 of the Anytime Placemats out of my Glow fabric along with a Fast & Furious book!! And if you visit all the other designers in the hop and post your comment, you will be eligible for the grand prize drawing.
Enjoy the Anytime Placemats!!
Fabric Requirements for 2 placemats
Fabric A: Fat Quarter
Fabric B: Fat Quarter
Fabric C: Fat Eight
Fabric D: 2/3 yd.
Backing: 1/2 yd.
Batting: Two 15" x 18" rectangles
Cutting for 2 placemats:
Fabric A: Cut Two 8-1/2" x 12-1/2" rectangles.
Fabric B: Cut Four 5-1/2" squares, Four 3-1/2" squares and Four 1-1/2" squares.
Fabric C: Cut Four 4-1/2" squares and Four 2-1/2" squares.
Fabric D: Cut Eight 2-1/2" strips.
Baste your backing and batting together using fusible batting or with a basting spray. Center a fabric A rectangle on the batting, right side up and pin down.
Draw a line on the back of all the squares cut from fabric B and C. Layer two 5-1/2" fabric B squares on two corners of the fabric A rectangle, right sides together, exactly as shown. Pin down.
Using a walking foot on your machine and a bobbin thread matching your backing, stitch on the lines. When starting and ending each seam, sew a few stitches in the same place to secure threads.
Trim the seam allowance to a 1/4" with scissors and press out.
Layer two 4-1/2" fabric C squares on the two corners with the fabric B triangles, right sides together, exactly as shown. Pin down. Sew on the line, trim and press.
Follow the same method as before with the 3-1/2" fabric B squares on top of the fabric C triangles by sewing, trimming and pressing.
Do the same with the 2-1/2" fabric C squares and then the 1-1/2" fabric B squares. Press.
Layer a 2-1/2" border strip on the top and bottom edge of your center units, trim them to the right length and stitch down with a 1/4" seam allowance. Press out.
Repeat with the two sides of the placemat and press.
Sew the rest of the 2-1/2" strips together into a long strip, press it in half lengthwise and add binding to the placemat.
I hope you enjoyed the Anytime Placemat tutorial. Remember to comment to be able to win the prize!!
Hi! I am trying to make a table runner from your book "Fast and Furious quilting as you go."However, I have come to a part in the directions that I believe are wrong. The directions on page 4 for Lucky Charms table runner in step 2 are to "take----the charm squares and fold them in half, corner to corner to form a triangle with right sides together" "Now fold the triangle in half again" The problem is that If I fold right sides together and sew two triangles together, the wrong sides will be on top the table runner permantely. Should the directions read wrong sides together?
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Posted by: book synopsis | September 16, 2013 at 02:06 PM
Very nice patterns. Luv the Fast and furious quilting as you go. Actually wanted to order some of these books but could not find where to order?
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I love your tutorial, thank you for taking the time to create these cute Place mats. I will look forward to making them and your other projects.
Posted by: Dee Dorman | June 25, 2013 at 03:55 PM
have your fast and furious book. great work
Posted by: susie ledford | April 12, 2013 at 10:20 AM
WOW love the placemats. I make for gifts a lot and these will be super. Hope I have FQ that I can use.
Posted by: Nancy of IN | April 07, 2013 at 12:02 PM
I loved the tutorials....They just look so simple after viewing them.... thank you for sharing it
Posted by: Harina | April 06, 2013 at 10:29 PM
I have to try these. And the directions are so very good. Thank you!
Posted by: Barb - Highlands Ranch, CO | April 06, 2013 at 05:06 PM
thank youi for a great simple tutorial. i love how fast these go together.
Posted by: Lori Smanski | April 06, 2013 at 11:09 AM
All I can say is FANTASTIC and quick. Thank you.
Posted by: Vi Andres | April 05, 2013 at 11:35 PM
Hi! What a cute placement. Looks beautiful and easy! Love easy!
Posted by: Maryanne Edmundson | April 05, 2013 at 06:51 PM
Oh, yes....I'll have to make some of these. Great stash busters. I've made QAYG quilts and I'm sure the placemats will go quickly.
Posted by: Marilyn Strain | April 01, 2013 at 09:48 AM
, cant wait to make this I need placemats for our ladies tea at the nursing home in May these will be adorable, for it, I have been a fan of yours since I did a class in Sherburn MN when you came to t!he Old Alley Quilt Store
Posted by: glenda Clifford | March 31, 2013 at 11:24 AM
I have never tried a guilt as you go project. This looks like a great 1st timer. Can't wait to try.
Posted by: Lois Oberg | March 31, 2013 at 08:34 AM
Très joli et rapide à faire. Merci et Joyeuses fêtes de Pâques.
Posted by: Nefertitie | March 31, 2013 at 04:48 AM
How cool is this technique. Well done Gudrun. Will look for your book. Pegeth
Posted by: pegeth | March 30, 2013 at 04:02 PM
I will be making this placemat, looks fun and I have the perfect place for it.
Posted by: Rachel Worley | March 29, 2013 at 09:50 PM
So pretty and practical. I can see doing these as gifts for weddings, showers, anniversaries coming up this season. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Darla Zimmer | March 29, 2013 at 09:31 PM
Started mines today. Loved it!
Posted by: Luciana probst | February 04, 2013 at 01:29 AM
Hello to a fellow Minnesotain. I love your designs, I saw some of your patterns on Red Rooster along with your material. Loved it all. I am new to quilting and it sounds like the QAUG is what would work great for me, I will have to try and find your book. Love your place mat tutorial. I will try it. Thanks for the chance to win something.
Posted by: wanda | June 26, 2012 at 04:12 PM
Just saw the link to these placemats on the back of my Fast and Furious book. Going to make them right now for a Christmas gift.
Posted by: Joy Heimark | November 25, 2011 at 03:37 PM
Hello,
Do you ship your books to Canada?
Posted by: Bev Batch | October 10, 2011 at 10:38 PM
Oh how great that looks! I am new to quilting and this might help me actually finish something! Thanks for the great tutorial! Now to find your book!!!
Posted by: Vicky | August 18, 2011 at 03:36 PM
Next month I am taking a class at my local quilting shop on your method. We will create the baby quilt. I am very excited to learn how to do this!
Posted by: Gina | February 24, 2011 at 04:04 PM
I love your simple, elegant design for these place mats. Quilt as you go is the best!
Posted by: Debby | November 11, 2010 at 03:09 PM
Oh, my gosh. I just found this. I can't wait to get started on some new placemats.
Posted by: Brenda | September 20, 2010 at 02:56 PM
Thanks for the great tutorial, I am making these placemats with halloween fabric and they are turning out so cute. I love your book!
Posted by: Toni Harris | September 13, 2010 at 11:30 PM
thank you for this tutorial!
do you also share the pattern for the stunning handbags pictured on top of the page?
Posted by: Julia | July 24, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Hi, Those are beautiful placemats. I haven't tried any yet. So maybe I can do these. Thanks
Posted by: Jan Luna | June 20, 2010 at 08:03 AM
I have this book and love it. I have quite a few of your patterns. Lori from Chippewa Falls, WI
Posted by: Lori Stephens | February 02, 2010 at 03:59 PM
Thank you for the great tutorial! I am new to quilting and would love to win the prize!
Posted by: Mary Helgesen | January 12, 2010 at 09:32 PM
Thank you for the great tutorial :)
hugs
Margot from Brasil
Posted by: Margot | November 03, 2009 at 07:26 AM
Love the pattern and hope to try it soon. I can't find the bag pattern. Is it online or will I find it in your book?
Posted by: Nancy | October 15, 2009 at 01:27 PM
Love your patterns. I have many of them and have done them all. Just bought your new book "Fast and Furious" at my local quilt shop. Can't wait to try the patterns. Thank you for giving us these great patterns.
Posted by: Edna | October 14, 2009 at 08:44 PM
I enjoyed the tutorial and I think it will be great for the ladies at my church sewing group. We are trying to find patterns that will be very quick and easy for them. Thanks for publishing your book. I will be getting it soon.
Posted by: Juanita Houston | August 08, 2009 at 04:07 PM
Gudrun, I'm so excited you did a quilt as you go book. I am new to quilting and have been lookin for this type of project for quite a while. Thank You the placemats are so fun and easy!!
Posted by: Pat Brett | July 16, 2009 at 03:15 PM
Thank you for a great blog and a great tutorial, I've just found it today! I'm afraid I might be too late for your drawing, but the placemats I'll make anyway!
Posted by: Elin | July 15, 2009 at 02:38 AM
Good morning:
Thank you for the Bloghop. Something to look forward to every morning. Hope you make it an annual event.
HAPPY 4th OF JULY FROM YOUR CANADIAN FRIENDS.
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Posted by: Barb | July 04, 2009 at 10:20 AM
I am an armywife and visiting home to Wisconsin soon. It will be for the first time in 2 years. I am still a fairly new quilter so nothing seems to come out fast but, this pattern will be just the thing to whip up fast to have some gifts for my trip. Thank you so much!!!
Posted by: Jennifer | July 03, 2009 at 11:55 PM
Gudrun -
Thanks for the placemat tutorial. It's great!!!
Lisa in Louisiana
Posted by: Lisa Franklin | July 03, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Great idea!
Posted by: Rita J | July 03, 2009 at 02:37 PM
Great placemats! Thanks so much for your work!
Posted by: Edna | July 03, 2009 at 01:41 PM
Great placemats! A nice way to use up the scraps from your latest project. Thanks
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Posted by: ViolaRae | July 03, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Thanks for sharing such a great pattern!
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Thank you
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