Thursday, May 30, 2013

MAKING CHAIR CUSHIONS FROM PLACEMATS

Now here's an easy project for you.  You will need to buy a placemat for each kitchen chair to make a chair pad. I used square placemats - not rectangles.  These are the same ones I am using for placemats on the table.



I have 4 vintage white kitchen chairs so I got four 15" square placemats and cut out 4  15" square pieces of fabric for the backings and a little more to make four tying strips for each to hold the finished cushion to the chair. I recommend a bodkin for turning the fabric strips - if you don't have one a large safety pin will work.   I had a roll of batting already on hand so I cut from a  four layer thickness four 12" square pieces.


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22 comments:

  1. Angela McRaeMay 30, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Great idea about the square placemats being used for cushions! I wouldn't have thought of that!

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  2. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMay 30, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Bernadeen, thank you for inviting me to your Open House. I just signed up and am loving the idea of place mats for chair cushions. I have used napkins for pillows but I think I will have to try this idea..Happy Thursday..Judy

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  3. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)May 30, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    What a clever idea - and I like the non-skid stuff on the back. I just got 5 "new" oak dining room chairs - this would be the perfect idea for them.

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  4. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMay 30, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Gosh Bernideen, those chair pads look so great on your chairs and such an easy project. Thanks for hosting and sharing with us. Have a wonderful week! xo

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  5. Judith @ Lavender CottageMay 30, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Hi Bernideen
    Thanks for inviting me to link my lilac post with your Open House. I like the chair pad you made, I wouldn't even mind the placemats as such for my own table.
    Judith

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  6. BethMay 30, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Hi Bernideen, You are so creative, and you have made a lovely home and garden. Thanks for featuring my garden! Appreciate it!

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  7. Leslie @ Lamberts LatelyMay 30, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    This is a fabulous idea...thanks for sharing! This would be perfect to link-up to my Create It Thursday post...it's live now! http://www.lambertslately.com/2013/05/create-it-thursday-4-plus-features.html

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  8. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaMay 30, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Thank you for featuring my blue and white transferware, Bernideen! I really appreciate it and it made my day :) Thanks for hosting too! Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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  9. My Little Home and GardenMay 30, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    I keep telling myself that I'm going to try a sewing project of some kind! Your cushions are lovely.

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  10. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMay 30, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    That's a terrific idea for chair pads, Bernideen!

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  11. KathyMay 30, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Cool idea, Bernideen! Love the pattern on the placemat! I do appreciate you hosting and hope you have a blessed weekend,
    Kathy

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  12. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMay 30, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Such a good idea, Bernideen. I like that they match those on your table too. Wonderful features! Enjoy your weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  13. SarahMay 30, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Bernideen, got pulled away earlier and didn't get a comment off. This is a fantastic idea. You are very clever!
    Thanks for hosting.

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  14. janice15May 30, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    Good evening Bernideen, I love the idea they look fantastic.. Have a great weekend with love Janice..

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  15. Jeannie and LindaMay 31, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Bernideen, thank you for the feature! I was so surprised and excited to see my cloches showing off at your pretty party! We bloggers appreciate you hosting the party for us each week. Have a beautiful weekend!

    Peace,
    Linda at The French Hens Nest

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  16. janice15May 31, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Yes I would love to but I couldn't figure it out how to add it because for one it's not my recent post and now I don't see the usual add your link thing on your page..lol o my I don't know how to do alot here.....so if you can please tell me

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  17. janice15May 31, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Well I thought I posted it but I'm not sure what happened.. I don't see it humm lol...maybe I did something wrong..

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  18. Cozy Thyme CottageJune 1, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    I need to redo your blog on my side bar as it is not showing up with all your new posts unless I go through all the clicks. I love the idea of making chair pads from place mats! I need new ones and have not seen any I like so may start looking for the place mats to do them! Thanks for the idea! Nancy

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  19. KathyJune 5, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    I do love these chair pads - so very clever! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  20. Sarah CollerJune 5, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Thanks for featuring my taco casserole! I'm actually going to be featuring your chair pads tonight!

    Blessings and thanks for linking up!
    Sarah

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  21. SharonJune 6, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    I love this post and would like to have your permission to repost it on my blog http://mycorgicottage.blogspot.com//

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