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Photo shows how to make a table by attaching 4 ready-made legs to a hollow core door. A fitted table cover is stitched from pre-quilted calico and covers the top, edges, and legs. Est. cost: $31.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1978 (v.56#7) pg. 78, 90

Reversible runner. Sew diagonal fabrics strips together to form a quilted table runner. Use a coordinating print on the back to make the runner reversible. Est. cost: $12.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Feb 1983 (v.61#2) pg. 74, 129

Quick-stitch quilted place mat.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Sep 1984 (v.62#9) pg. 33, 162

Strip-pieced quilt, 31" square, is a quick-to-stitch project, appropriate for tabletop or wall. Est. cost: $17.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1989 (v.67#7) pg. 57, 65

Reversible quilting. Seasonal placemats and napkins are quilted from hexagons. Spring side is pieced in cream and pale green fabrics and a strawberry print. Autumn side hexagons are in ecru and rust shades.
CRAFTS Mar 1993 (v.16#3) pg. 74, 51

Quilted table topper and coordinated table skirt for a 20" round decorator table.
CRAFTS Sep 1993 (v.16#9) pg. 46, 55

"Country Christmas" decorations made from taffeta in Stewart plaid include a table runner, tablecloth, antimassacars, swags and stockings. Also includes instructions for a crazy-quilt placemat from corduroy and ribbon, and a star ornament made from plaid and gold lame craft ribbon.
CREATIVE IDEAS FOR LIVING Nov-Dec 1989 (v.20#6) pg. 28, 78

How to line a wicker basket with calico to make a picnic basket. Includes instructions for "Flying geese" pattern quilt block placemats.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Apr 1980 (v.11#3) pg. 46

Table linens to quilt and applique. (1) Quilted breakfast set. (2) Placemats. (3) Quilted throw.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Jun 1981 (v.12#5) pg. 51

Quilting just about everything you sew. Includes instructions for place mats.
FAMILY CIRCLE Sep 27 1978 (v.91#11) pg. 88, 150

Tip: Table linens made from sheets include a floor-length cloth, an over-cloth, quilted placemats, and napkins.
FAMILY CIRCLE Sep 16 1980 (v.93#13) pg. 82

Beach mat, beach bag and two placemats are sewn from pre-quilted striped fabric.
FAMILY CIRCLE Jun 8 1982 (v.95#8) pg. 91, 151

(1) Denim placemats have a pocket for napkin and silverware. (2) Placemats appliqued with vegetable designs. (3) Quilted buffet rolls (placemats with pockets).
FAMILY CIRCLE Jun 8 1982 (v.95#8) pg. 92, 151, 153

Tip: Quilted cover for a small table is made from a 28" square cotton-print French scarf. Est. cost: $20.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Mar 1979 (v.188#3) pg. 164, 259

Christmas placemat is green quilted oval decorated with red plaid ribbon and metallic thread.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Nov 1981 (v.193#5) pg. 167, 274

Pieced and quilted placemats.
HANDMADE #18 Mar-Apr 1985 pg. 76, 67

Tablerunner pieced together in the log cabin quilt block pattern.
HANDMADE #18 Mar-Apr 1985 pg. 79, 67

Quilted placemats stitched from printed fabrics.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Winter 1978 (v.23#4) pg. 88, 116

Quilt and matching placemats feature the "Noonday Quilt" pattern. Quilt measures about 50" square.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Mar-Apr 1982 (v.27#2) pg. 60, 114

Hen and rooster placemats are machine quilted.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Mar-Apr 1982 (v.27#2) pg. 78, 106

Make a set of quilted patchwork napkins and placemats.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Dec 1984 (v.29#6) pg. 51, 84

Quilted 18" square mat for a Christmas table mat in the "Arrowhead Star" pattern.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Aug 1985 (v.30#4) pg. 86, 102

Projects using recycled fabrics. Instructions include a machine-quilted table runner, cozies for soup bowls, a patchwork tablecloth and an apron cut from a dress.
NEEDLE & THREAD May-Jun 1981 (v.1#2) pg. 37

Make a set of machine quilted "scallop shell" placemats and coasters with matching napkins.
NEEDLE & THREAD Mar-Apr 1985 (v.5#2) pg. 17, 32, 46

Quilted oval tray insert with a trapunto flower pattern.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY Mar-Apr 1980 (v.3#2) pg. 19, 47

Heartshaped placemats with matching napkins to sew.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY Jan-Feb 1981 (v.4#1) pg. 8

Strip-quilted placemats are made from recycled blue jeans.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY Jul-Aug 1983 (v.6#4) pg. 11, 43

Feathered Star placemat and napkin ring feature a simplified version of a traditional quilting pattern.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY Nov-Dec 1983 (v.6#6) pg. 8, 41, 23

Bridal wreath Christmas tablecloth worked in holly fabric and polka dots in reds and greens. Suitable for a square table or as a wall hanging.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY Nov-Dec 1983 (v.6#6) pg. 10, 43, 23

Strip quilt and satin stitch "Fourth of July" placemats.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY Jul-Aug 1984 (v.7#4) pg. 16, 31, 43

Make a quilted birle from a crocheted doily.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY May-Jun 1985 (v.8#3) pg. 53

Quilting with stripes on a small scale. Placemat and potholders allow design experimentation.
THREADS #62 Dec 1995-Jan 1996 pg. 80

Heart-shaped quilted placemats and napkins.
WOMAN'S DAY Jun 16 1981 (v.44#11) pg. 82, 154

100 bazaar best-sellers. Appliqued aprons, quilted tea cozy, napkin holder, quilted placemats (with napkins and rings), crocheted potholders, quilted appliance covers, etc.
WOMAN'S DAY Sep 1 1981 (v.44#14) pg. 72

Quilted placemat set with matching napkins.
WORKBASKET Feb 1982 (v.47#4) pg. 21

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