Friday 30 July 2021

Tablescraps zippered cutlery placemat

 I have spent the day making a fun little cutlery placemat roll.

Now in the world of COVID we have a no share food policy or sharing of cutlery. How many times do we buy takeaway and don't like using the plastic cutlery or we sit at a dirty public picnic table in the park. Well this idea is just perfect. 

I have made this placemat so I can take it to my sewing group for our sit n sew days .... When not in lockdown. I will need to go to an op shop to buy a cutlery set for one so I can have it in the pocket permanently.

I started with this pile of selvedges scraps


I sewed them all together as a QAYG project.

I have put a zipper pocket in it so the cutlery doesn't fall out when you roll it up. If it gets dirty, just wash it when you get home.


I used up some selvedge and batting scraps so it didn't really cost anything.

and because it is food related I used a fun fabric for the backing.

Now I can have it rolled up at the bottom of my sewing bag ready whenever needed.


I am linking up with The Joyful Quilter and many others for TABLE SCRAP CHALLENGE even though mine is not a table runner or cloth. To me it is a serviceable placemat that will be used on many a sewing occasion. 

TABLE SCRAP CHALLENGE


Why don’t you go have a look at what others did and think about joining in.

14 comments:

Ivani said...

This is so cool!!!
Love the zipper pocket idea.

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

That's a great idea! I love how you used the selveges and added the zipper, too. Such a handy item to keep in your bag!

grammajudyb said...

Fantastic idea! The zippered pocket is unique!

Maria said...

What a zipper, oh ripper idea….
I’ll make a couple to put in the van for when we eat out doors….
Thanks Jo…..

Karen's Korner said...

Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting said...

Brilliant!!!

Vireya said...

Great idea, Jo! Love the backing fabric, too. Hanging out for more donut days in Victoria!

simplestitches said...

great idea!

Linda said...

That’s a really great idea, Jo. This will be very useful when you’re finally allowed to mix once more and eat with friends. Good for the environment too, proper cutlery, not nasty plastic disposables.

jude's page said...

What a great idea Jo, I need to add it to my "to do" list for "one day".

kiwikid said...

Fantastic idea Jo, will, out that on my to do list!

Jenny said...

Love it, such a great idea.

Denice Barker said...

What a great idea! I wish I knew how to do zippers but velcro should work, right?

The Joyful Quilter said...

Brilliant idea!! Your project is well within the parameters of the TABLE SCRAPS Challenge, Jo. Thanks for sharing your ingenious placemat! May I link it to an upcoming list of ideas in the next month or so? Absolutely LOVE it (and I think others will, too!!)