مفرش الطاولة وحوامل الأطباق Making Waves من تصميم Laurie Shifrin

I had no idea working with curves could be this straightforward—the technique in this pattern makes it feel like magic. The finished placemats turned out gorgeous and my friend was thrilled to receive them as a gift.

The curved seams came together so smoothly with this pattern, even for a first-time quilter like me. I made the placemats as a housewarming gift in one weekend, and the included measurements (14½ inches) made trimming a breeze.

The fat quarter-friendly approach means I can finally use up my fabric stash, and the finished placemats at 14½ inches are the perfect size for dinner plates. The curved seams came together smoothly once I got the hang of it, and I've already made two sets for gifts.