There is something wonderful about having a meal out in the open air! With Durene Jones' exotic floral placemats, you can enjoy alfresco dining in tropical style.
Durene’s four beautiful exotic flower motifs have been created to embellish individual placemats, acting as a cross-stitched pocket to keep your cutlery safe and sound. The placemats are easy to roll up and pop into your picnic bag!
These vibrant placemats are easy to make with a sewing machine, especially when you follow our simple step-by-step guide below. All you need is some brightly coloured fabric, matching ribbon and your crafty, creative self.
We’ve finished each of our floral placemats in a different colour so that each person can easily spot their own. However, you can always make a matching set if you’d prefer.
Top tip: These floral motifs can be used for other cross stitch creations too. They make wonderful greeting cards for all occasions!
These floral placemats were created by Durene Jones and were originally published in The World of Cross Stitching magazine issue 295. If you would like the full issue you can purchase a digital edition of the magazine.
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Floral placemats: Cross stitch pattern and tutorial
Key features of the floral placemats
- Stitching time: Approx. 10-12 hours each
- Type of stitches: Whole cross stitch, Backstitch
- Ease of stitching: Intermediate
What you’ll need to make the floral placemats
- Zweigart 28-count white evenweave measuring 22x19cm (8.5 x 7.5in) for each design
- Stranded cotton as listed in the key
- Size 24 tapestry needle
- Placemat backing fabric x 2 (32 x 42cm/ 12.5 x 16.5in each) and ribbon (70cm /27.5in)
Download the floral placemats cross stitch pattern
Download the floral placemats PDF pattern
How to create your floral placemats
