Easy to sew and turn the circle with Patty's hidden method.   Watch a video on how I made it. 

Yardage for 8 placemats (measurements for all fabrics is 45” wide)

            1  1/2 yds—Front Fabric

            1  1/2 yds—Back Fabric

            7/8 yds—Contrast band and top

            1 1/2 yds—Batting or foam stabilizer                    

            1/2” Paper backed fusible web 

             Thread to match and contrast thread for decorative stitch across band

Finished placemat

            14” wide X 16 1/2” tall (includes top)