Our first house guest just left us on Tuesday ;_;- it was so wonderful to have family visiting just at a time when I had started to feel a little bit lonely in a whole new state, a thousand miles from all my friends and family.  But while little Alyssa was here I realized that I had failed to prepare for dining for three!  I’ve been using the same 2 placemats since we moved in simply because who thinks of placemats?!  Being both thrifty and crafty I decided to make my own, which perfectly coordinate with our botanical dining room.

I used some really gorgeous fabric left over from an old Urban Outfitters tapestry, a green upholstery fabric from Ikea,  my maroon striped bias tape, and some miscellaneous lace.

I wanted a layered look so I used some bits of my wedding lace and tucked them into the bias tape as I stitched.  I know that’s a bit extravagant, but what else am I supposed to do with my love of ragged luxury?!!  Let’s just say that these are special occasion placemats.

And they’re reversible!  Look for the full tutorial on Friday.  For now you can check out the adorable new bias tape now in the shop!