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« on: December 23, 2011 03:50:34 PM »

My brother and his wife asked for quilted placemats for Christmas this year.  When I asked about color scheme, they said something like old world maps.  I didn't have any old world map fabric, so I gathered all the fabric I could that fit my image of an old world map, and I came up with these. 
All six on my table:

A few of the individual mats:




I made each one a little different, but I still think they go together well. What do you think?  I hope they like them.
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« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2011 04:02:21 PM »

Ooooh, these would look great with my Fiestaware!
Lovely!
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« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2011 04:16:46 PM »

These are pretty! Really nice job Smiley. I'd love a set at my house!
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« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2011 05:51:02 PM »

Gorgeous, just absolutely gorgeous.
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« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2011 07:33:05 PM »

I agree with all the others - lovely - these are just so pretty - nice, nice work!!  Cheesy
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« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2011 08:46:41 PM »

I think things that go together don't have to be the same. I love them.
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« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2011 12:56:59 PM »

Love these!
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« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2011 06:09:59 PM »

Thanks for all the nice comments.  I am giving the placemats away tomorrow, so I  hope it goes well. . .
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« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2011 09:26:22 AM »

These are terrific! Love they are all different, but similar. Smiley
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« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2011 10:47:31 AM »

Those look great!  They each have their own charm, so lovely!
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