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Grainsack Placemats

By Anita 28 Comments

 

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I love using grainsacks for all kinds of projects. Today I’m using a grainsack to make placemats. So of course I made these late at night without taking photos, but I have a different grainsack I am showing you to illustrate my point. The grainsacks are sacks or bags. Basically when they were made, someone took one long piece of fabric, folded it over, the sewed up the sides. So when you are making something with the grainsacks you have to go backwards, and rip out those seams, until you have one long piece of fabric. Once I had a long piece of fabric, I simply cut it into 6 equally sized pieces to make the placemats. The width of fabric is 20 inches. Each placemat is 15 inches x 20 inches.

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I will reinforce the cut edges so they don’t unravel, but in the photos, I haven’t done that yet. This grainsack made for some very oversized placemats that I love.

The reason I used grainsacks to make place-mats is because most of my place-mats don’t look very good after they have been laundered.

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I’m not sure how these would fare in the washing machine, but they should clean up with soap and water if needed.

 

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I’m pretty pleased with how these hemp grainsack place-mats turned out. I do plan to add a stitch to reinforce the edge, but you could just add a few drops of glue along the edges to keep them from unraveling, if you didn’t want to use a sewing machine.

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Well, I know sometimes people say my projects are too easy, but really, is there such a thing? I love easy.

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Comments

  1. Julie @ Restyle Relove says

    June 11, 2015 at 06:23

    Oh I love these! Thanks for sharing. ๐Ÿ™‚ Julie

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  2. Just Me says

    June 11, 2015 at 06:59

    That fabric can easily be fringed to create an edge on two sides, then hand wash only. https://m.facebook.com/hot1045/photos/a.250071409673.136521.73329604673/10150978418099674/?type=1&source=48

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  3. Jeanine Okio B Designs says

    June 11, 2015 at 08:37

    Love that look!

    Jeanine

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  4. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    June 11, 2015 at 08:46

    Great idea! I have grainsack in my fabric stash so I’m anixious to try this! You have the best ideas, Anita!!!

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  5. Vanessa says

    June 11, 2015 at 10:07

    Those are simply beautiful Anita! I definitely need to make some!

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  6. Marlene Stephenson says

    June 11, 2015 at 13:48

    I love this idea and it is pretty simple which is even better,thanks Anita.I need something to do inside,cause when it qiut raining in Okla. it got really hot.

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  7. Lynda Brandly says

    June 12, 2015 at 07:55

    Great idea! I’ve always hesitated making place mats but you’ve made it so simple!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Lynda @ Gates of Crysta

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  8. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    June 12, 2015 at 19:02

    I love easy and the placemats are beautiful….beautiful in your most gorgeous dining room.

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  9. Judy C in NC says

    June 14, 2015 at 14:49

    On a personal note … some of the very best memories for my children and I were working side-by-side with my brother-in-law who had Down Syndrome. Jody was five months older than our son and lived for 50 years. My father-in-law was the vocational director at the center that Jody attended and they were always busy and always behind – but what love they had for their job. They were important and they loved everybody. I wish you so much happiness and joy in this new endeavor. I know, for sure, you will never regret it. Fondly, Judy Currie

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  10. Linda French says

    June 14, 2015 at 15:06

    Hello Anita,
    Such a lovely room. I think you could almost use paper towels and they’d look great in this setting.

    Do you have any ideas for feed sack prints — the florals and other designs used on cotton sacks that held chicken feed and other things? I have lots, really bunches.

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    • Anita says

      June 14, 2015 at 20:25

      Linda, that’s funny, thanks.

      Reply
    • Anita says

      June 14, 2015 at 20:51

      pillows? I will have to think of what else you can use them for.

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  11. Kathleen says

    June 14, 2015 at 21:44

    Anita … What a lovely idea for your daughter ~ and others! I’m sure you will have extra support … !!! As for the placemats, I have one grain sack that I paid more for than I wanted to in order to get, but it would make me feel it was well worth the cost, if I get six placemats! Great project, and so easy, too! I really love those kind ~ and plenty of us do, so please don’t ever stop them!

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  12. Pamela says

    June 25, 2015 at 21:22

    Love your dinning room,and love the placemats since my sewing machine is on the fritz ,all for no sew projects.
    Have a great day

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  13. Kay says

    November 15, 2016 at 07:29

    Where can these grain sacks be purchased! I would love to make some of these!

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    • Anita says

      November 15, 2016 at 15:06

      Kay I have them here. http://shop.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/collections/all/grainsack

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  14. Paula Bradshaw says

    November 15, 2016 at 09:04

    Where can I find grain sacks?

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  15. Mahala O says

    November 15, 2016 at 09:39

    Love seeing the vintage Blue Ridge (Southern Potteries) dinnerware on your table.

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  16. Marsha Melonakos says

    November 15, 2016 at 09:44

    I want some for my table. Where I can find grain sacks

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    • Anita says

      November 15, 2016 at 11:48

      Here Marsha http://shop.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/collections/all/grainsack

      Reply
  17. Rita says

    November 15, 2016 at 10:02

    Very lovely, where can one buy these fabrics? Thank you

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  18. Carol Ann says

    November 15, 2016 at 13:36

    How perfect with my blue and white dinnerware! Gonna’ add this to my “Must Do List” (along with a dozen other projects). Thank you for the great idea!

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  19. Cynthia says

    November 15, 2016 at 14:45

    Very nice. And simple is where it is at!!!

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  20. MARY-ANN (FROM CANADA!) says

    November 15, 2016 at 21:05

    Love these grainsack placemats! Great idea!

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  21. karen says

    November 15, 2016 at 21:14

    I love these!!

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  22. DEANNE MORSE-REID says

    March 2, 2018 at 07:27

    Anita, I love the placemat project, but I found myself admiring your lovely Bllue Ridge/Southern Pottery plates. Simply gorgeous, I have my Great Grandmother’s set and I have added to it over the years. Yours is just beautiful, nice to see another collector.

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    • Anita says

      March 2, 2018 at 07:27

      Oh yes I love those plates too!!!

      Reply
  23. Connie Fowler says

    March 2, 2018 at 17:08

    I think these are lovely, and what’s wrong with easy! I think these would go with a lot of styles, as well.

    Reply

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