Directions

Place Mat

1.  Cut red fabric to 18”x12”.  Iron to remove wrinkles.  Iron each corner over 1/2” then 1/2” again.  Along each side of rectangle, iron over 1/2”, then 1/2” again, as on corners. ( Note: Corners should now have pointed triangle shape.) 

2.  Pin around each side to secure. 

3.  Sew along each side using matching thread.  Secure each corner going over stitching several times.  Knot and clip thread ends. 

4.  Cut 18”x2” strip from America the Beautiful fabric.  Turn short ends under 1”; press. ( Note: Long edges are not turned under; this will create slightly frayed look.)  Pin strip to place mat and stitch around edges.  Knot and clip thread ends.  Press place mat. 

5.  Use needle and white embroidery floss to attach white and blue buttons, approximately 3” apart, along place mat edges.  Trim excess floss; knot floss ends on top of buttons.