HoliDIY: Grinch Placemats

I think "The Grinch" is my FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE of all time. And to honour that amazing film, i decide to do something very cute! Today i'll teach you how to my new holiDIY idea: Grinch Placemats.

This DAY is a little bit difficult but i swear, it's worth it and a good project for this season. So you can So you can invite some friends or family and make it more fun.

YOU'LL NEED:

• A 13" x 18" piece for the top
• A piece a bit larger than that for the back (fat quarters are great for both.)
• Scrap of batting or fleece, at least 14"x19"
• about 65" of binding.
• The Grinch printable pattern- green, white, red, and yellow felt
• Cindy Lou Who printable pattern- peach, yellow, pink, white and blue felt. 
• Spray adhesive
• Water soluble marking pen
• Embroidery needle
• Black perle cotton or floss

STEP BY STEP:

1. Use the pattern sheet to cut out your felt. I like to trace the shapes on freezer paper for this. 
2. Use spray adhesive to get all your pieces in place on the top of the placemat, the 13x18 piece. 
3. Stitch around every felt piece with your machine using a straight stitch. Using all white thread is ok too. 
4. Use your water soluble tool to add the facial features. Hand embroider in black using a basic backstitch. 
5. Baste your backing, batting and top all together using pins or spray and quilt as desired.
6. Bind as you would a quilt.

That's it, just follow the steps, do it with calm and have fun. And if you give it a try to this idea, well... Use your Twitter and send me your pics: @GavreelMonroe or if you still have some questions, just ASK ME

XO- Monroe's Kisses & Hugs -XO