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Midnite Elegance Table Setting |
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This is the perfect project for those who "don't have the
time" to be creative but still want the look of luxury.
Rely on beautiful fabrics, like Asian-inspired MIDNITE
by Faye Burgos, plus speedy techniques for this table setting
for two, designed by Lisa Shepard Stewart. Placemats, runner and
pieced black & red napkins sew up in minutes, and can be
enhanced with a minimum of embellishment for the
time-challenged, or trimmed more elaborately for a special
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You'll Need (for runner, two placemats, and two napkins): |
2 yards 6" block print (or
desired length for table)
1 yard 2" black/white block print (placemat backing)
2 yards white ground floral (runner backing)
1/4 yard black/white hearts
1/4 yard red-black hearts
Fusible craft interfacing or low-loft fusible batting |
For runner & placemats: |
- Cut 6" block print to desired finished sizes for the
runner & placemats. Instead of cutting directly on the
lines of the blocks, consider cutting through the blocks for
added visual interest, as shown at the edge of the placemat in
the photo. Cut fusible interfacing/batting to the same size
and apply to wrong side of fabric, according to manufacturer's
instructions.
- Cut backing fabrics, adding 1 1/4" all around to the
above finished sizes. With wrong side of backing facing up,
center the runner/placemat fabric, right side up. Pin layers
together and quilt as desired. Press. Turn under 3/4" on
the edge of the backing, and turn in again, overlapping the
raw edge of the runner. With a long zigzag stitch, sew the
faux binding to the runner so that each stitch catches in the
binding and the runner alternately. Press.
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For two napkins: |
 Cut
16" squares of both the red and black heart prints. With
right sides together, line up the squares so that all edges
are even. Draw a diagonal line as shown. Stitch 1/4" away
from the line on each side. Cut along the diagonal line to
create the two pieced napkins. Press seams open. Finish
napkins with a serger, or a narrow hem, turning under
1/4" once, then again, then stitching close to the edge.
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