Repurpose

i was given a set of placemats simply because they were a quilted design. I was told do with them as you will and so I'm making a tote out of them.  Perhaps someone could get some use out if them as placemats but I donate a heck of a lot if stuff so this I kept for myself.

I've de-trimmed them and cut to size. I need to decide if I raid the massive fabric stash for sides and bottom or hack up one placemat a la an illegal car chop shop. I think hacking is the way to go. I'll probably hand sew the pieces together because I don't want to deal with the unwieldy machine in tight corners. The edging will be previous trim and will also cover straps.  If I'm as smart as I think I should only use three mats. The fourth may find its way to mom who lives alone and doesn't mind having a solo placemat.

I said I wouldn't start a new yarn project, but I don't think I agreed to no new fabric projects. Plus, I think I can complete this in April without jeopardizing my other two projects. A girl has to have some variety!