Need help with "Take Four" place mat pattern

[Marta]

the pattern is by Cary Flanagan. Has anyone used it? I dont understand the cutting instructions.

[Learner quilter]

Re: Need help with "Take Four" place mat pattern

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I made these for my daughter. How can I help.

[Sylvia H]

Re: Need help with "Take Four" place mat pattern

I have made many placemats using this pattern. I remember pinning all 4 fat quarters together before making the original cuts, just to avoid any slippage. Let me know what you are having trouble understanding and I'll try to help.

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[Marta]

Re: Need help with "Take Four" place mat pattern

After squaring up the fat quarters how do you place them on the mat to make the first cuts? Is the 18 inch side on the bottom (right in front of my belly) or on the side.

[Sylvia H]

Re: Need help with "Take Four" place mat pattern

After squaring up the fat quarters how do you place them on the mat to make the first cuts? Is the 18 inch side on the bottom (right in front of my belly) or on the side.

The 18" sides should be to the right and left. The 21/22" sides are the top and bottom.

[Marta]

Re: Need help with "Take Four" place mat pattern

Thank you so very much. I have a large pile of Christmas fatquarters that I want to use.
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