10 Free Placemat Patterns: Versatile DIY Designs to Beautify Your Dining Table

Check out our awesome collection of free placemat patterns, perfect for everyone from beginner quilters to experienced crafters.

Whether you want to add some sparkle to your dining table or tackle a quick and fun project, these patterns have a variety of designs to match any style you love.

Each placemat measures around 13×20 inches and uses materials like mini charm squares and fat quarters, making them super easy to create and perfect for everyday use.

Brighten up your home décor with a colors or go for subtle tones, and easily personalize your table settings to make every meal special.

1. Summertime Place Mats Pattern

• Design: Wendy Sheppard
• Finished Size: 15-1/2″ x 22-1/2″
• Quilt Tester: Diane Tomlinson
• Fabric Requirements:
  • 1/4 yard assorted Halloween novelty prints (for the outer border)
  • 1/8 yard gray print (for the inner border)
  • 2/3 yard purple print (for the placemat center and backing)
  • 1/3 yard solid black (for binding)
  • 15-1/2″ x 22-1/2″ batting

Cutting Instructions

To prepare for assembly, cut the following pieces:

• Assorted prints: 22 pieces of 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ rectangles
• Gray print: Two strips measuring 1.5″ × 22.5″ designated for the inner border.
• Purple print:
  • 1 rectangle of 15-1/2″ x 22-1/2″ (center)
  • 1 rectangle of 7-1/2″ x 22-1/2″ (for the top)
• Solid black: Three binding strips, each measuring 2½ inches by 42 inches.

Assembly Instructions

Follow these steps to create your Spooky Place Mat:

Create Outer Border

Sew eleven assorted printed rectangles together to create a pieced outer border strip measuring 3½” by 22½”. Repeat this process to fabricate a second strip.

Construct Place Mat Top

Combine two outer border strips, gray inner border strips, and a 7½” × 22½” purple print rectangle to create a placemat top measuring 15½” × 22½”.

Layer and Quilt

Arrange the right side down purple print rectangle (15-1/2″ x 22-1/2″) over the batting and place the placemat top side up. Baste these layers together and quilt as desired.

Bind the Edges

Finish your placemat edges with solid black binding strips for a polished appearance.

2. Spooky Place Mat Pattern

Design: Wendy Sheppard

Cutting Instructions

• Assorted Prints: 22 rectangles measuring 2-1/2×3-1/2″
• Gray Print: 2 strips measuring 1-1/2×22-1/2″ (inner border)
• Purple Print: 1 rectangle measuring 15-1/2×22-1/2″, 1 rectangle measuring 7-1/2×22-1/2″
• Solid Black: 3 strips measuring 2-1/2×42″ (binding)

Assemble Place Mat

Include 1/4″ seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated. Press seams toward darker fabric if no direction is specified.

Pieced Outer Border Strips

Sew eleven assorted print rectangles (2-1/2″×3-1/2″) to create a 3-1/2″×22-1/2″ strip, then repeat the process to make a second strip.

Place Mat Top

Sew together two pieced outer border strips, two gray print inner border strips (1-1/2 ″ × 22-1/2 ″), and one purple print rectangle (7-1/2 ″ × 22-1/2 ″) to achieve a final size of 15-1/2 ″ × 22-1/2 ″.

Layering and Quilting

Layer the 15½″ × 22½″ purple print rectangle with batting and a mat top. Baste and quilt as desired.

Binding

• Sew solid black binding strips (2-1/2×42″) around the quilted mat.

• Finished Size: 15-1/2×22-1/2″
• Batting: 15-1/2×22-1/2″

3. Star of the Table Place Mats

• Inspired: Tammy Vonderschmitt,
• Placemat size: 12-1/2″ x 19-1/2″
• Tested by: Diane Tomlinson

Materials Required

• 10″ square pink batik (for the place mat top)
• 18″ x 21″ piece teal batik (fat quarter for the place mat top)
• 18″ x 21″ piece floral print (fat quarter for the place mat top)
• 5/8 yard aqua metallic print (for the place mat top, backing, and binding)
• 12-1/2″ x 19-1/2″ batting

Cutting Instructions

To prepare the fabric, cut the following pieces:

• From pink batik: 2 squares of 4-3/4″
• From teal batik:
  • 2 squares of 4-3/4″
  • 4 squares of 4″
• From floral print:
  • 2 rectangles of 4″ x 12-1/2″
  • 1 square of 4″
• From aqua metallic print:
  • 2 strips of 2-1/2″ x 42″ (binding)
  • 1 rectangle of 12-1/2″ x 19-1/2″ (backing)
  • 2 strips of 1-1/4″ x 12-1/2″
  • 2 strips of 1-1/4″ x 11″

Assembly Steps

1. Draw diagonal lines on the backside of the pink batik squares and sew them to teal squares to create triangle squares.
2. Combine triangle squares to construct hourglass units.
3. Construct the block center by incorporating teal squares, hourglass units, and a floral square.
4. Apply aqua metallic strips around the center of the block to create a larger structure.
5. Secure floral rectangles to complete the placemat top.

Finishing Touches

Start by applying batting and backing layers to the placemat top. Baste and quilt as desired, then secure the edges with aqua metallic binding strips.

4. Square Scramble

Designed By: Kate Colleran

Project Overview

• Finished Place Mat Size: 14-1/2″ x 19-1/2″
• Finished Table Runner Size: 14-1/2″ x 50-1/2″
• Finished Block Size: 12″ square

Materials Required

To create the Square Scramble project, you will need:

• The collection features a diverse range of fabrics, including white-and-tan prints, gold-striped patterns, and various green and tan batik textiles.
• 1-1/4 yards of tan medallion print for borders and binding.
• 2-1/2 yards of backing fabric.
• Batting for the table runner and place mats.

Assembly Steps

1. Block Construction: The pattern guides you in creating individual blocks by sewing together various squares and rectangles to form units A, B, C, and D.
2. Place Mat Tops: Construct the place mat tops by attaching side units to the central blocks and securing the borders.
3. Table Runner Assembly: Organize the blocks for the table runner, alternating their rotations to create visual interest.

Finishing Touches

Once assembled, apply batting and backing layers to the tops, baste them, quilt as needed, and bind using the tan medallion print strips.

5. Heartfelt Place Setting

• Inspired by: Heartwarming from designer Corey Yoder
• Place Mat: 12-1/2″ x 19-1/2″
• Coaster: 6-1/2″ square

Materials Required

For one place mat and one coaster, the following materials are needed:

• Fabrics:
  • 1/8 yard of white print (for both place mat and coaster)
  • 1/4 yard of red floral (for both place mat and coaster)
  • 1/3 yard of blue print (for bindings)
  • 1/2 yard of yellow floral (for backings)
• Batting:
  • One piece measuring 14″ x 26″ for the place mat
  • One piece measuring 6-1/2″ square for the coaster

Cutting Instructions

Cut the fabrics as follows:

• From the white print:
  • 4 squares of 3-1/2″
  • 6 squares of 2″
  • 24 squares of 1-1/2″
  • 4 squares of 1″
• From the red floral:
  • 5 squares of 3-1/2″
  • 14 rectangles of 2″ x 3-1/2″
• From the blue print:
  • 3 binding strips of 2″ x 42″
  • Various strips for assembly
• From the yellow floral:
  • Backing pieces and additional strips for assembly

Assembling the Place Mat

• Create Unit A: Mark diagonal lines on each white print square and sew them to red floral rectangles. Trim the seams and press to form precise triangles.
• Form Side Units: Sew three Unit A pieces together to assemble the side units.
• Construct Nine-Patch Unit: Combine red floral and white print squares meticulously to create a Nine-Patch unit.
• Combine Components: Arrange the Nine-Patch unit with the side units and add fabric strips to complete the top of the placemat.
• Quilt and Bind: Layer the assembly with batting and backing fabric, quilt according to your design preferences, and bind the edges using blue print binding strips.

Final Touches

The Heartfelt Place Setting serves not only as a practical item but also as a decorative piece that enhances any dining experience with warmth and personality. Its bright colors and playful patterns exude a joyful spirit, making it ideal for gatherings or as a thoughtful gift.

6. Coneflower Place Mat

Design: Denise Russell

Materials Required

To create the Coneflower Place Mat, the following materials are needed:

• 1 10″ square of green print fabric (for appliqués)
• 1/4 yard total of assorted prints in red and purple (for appliqués)
• 1/2 yard cream print fabric (for both the front and back of the placemat)
• 1 13-1/2″ x 18-1/2″ rectangle of fusible foam (e.g., Flex-Foam 1-Sided Fusible Stabilizer from Pellon)

The finished size of the placemat is 13″ x 18″.

Cutting Instructions

The cutting instructions are based on a usable fabric width of 42″. Here’s how to prepare the pieces:

Fusible Web Preparation

• Place the fusible web paper-side up on the patterns and trace each pattern, maintaining a 1/2″ space between them.
• Cut each shape approximately 1/4″ outside the traced lines.

Fabric Cutting

• Cut four each of patterns A, B, and B reversed from the green print.
• Cut 8 units of Pattern C, 12 units of Pattern D, and 4 units of Pattern E from the assorted red and purple prints.
• Cut 2rectangles from the cream print, each measuring 13.5 inches by 18.5 inches.

Appliqué Placement

• Position the prepared appliqué pieces on a cream rectangle following the Appliqué Placement Diagram. Maintain a ½-inch space at the bottom and a 2½-inch space on each side.
• Fuse the pieces in place following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Stitching

Secure each appliquéd piece by machine-blanket stitching around the edges with matching threads.

Final Assembly

1. Fuse the fusible foam stabilizer to the wrong side of the appliquéd front.
2. Layer this front with the second cream rectangle, right sides together. Sew around, leaving a 5″ opening on one edge.
3. Turn the placemat right side out through this opening and press it flat.
4. Topstitch 1/4″ from the edges to finish, closing off the opening in the process.

7. Fall Leaves Place Mat

Inspired by: Designer Melissa Corry

Finished Dimensions: 21-1/2″ x 12-1/2″.

Materials Required

To make one Fall Leaves Place Mat, gather the following materials:

• 9″ x 21″ piece (fat eighth) each of white print and blue print (for the block)
• 18″ x 21″ piece (fat quarter) of green print (for the block and binding)
• Scraps of assorted prints in pink, red, orange, and yellow (for the block)
• 3/8 yard of brown print (for the place mat top and backing)
• 9″ x 21″ piece (fat eighth) of pink gingham (for the place mat top)
• 21-1/2″ x 12-1/2″ batting

Cutting Instructions

Cut the fabric pieces as follows:

From White Print:

• 4 – 3-3/8″ squares
• 1 – 3″ square
• 2 – 2″ squares

From Green Print:

• 4 – 2-1/2″ x 21″ binding strips
• 1 – 3″ square

From Assorted Prints:

• 4 – 3-3/8″ squares
• 3 – 3″ squares

From Blue Print:

• 2 – 1-3/4″ x 10-1/2″ rectangles
• 2 – 1-3/4″ x 8″ rectangles

From Brown Print:

• 1 – 12-1/2″ x 21-1/2″ backing rectangle
• 2 – 1-1/2″ x 19-1/2″ border rectangles
• 2 – 1-1/2″ x 12-1/2″ border rectangles
• 2 – 1-1/2″ x 10-1/2″ rectangles

From Pink Gingham:

2 – 4″ x 10-1/2″ rectangles

Constructing the Leaf Block

1. Draw a diagonal line on the incorrect side of every white printed square.
2. Align the white and green squares, sew along the marked line, then trim and press open to create a stem unit.
3. Layer and sew together white and assorted print squares to form triangle-squares. Each should measure 3″.
4. Arrange the stem unit with assorted squares and triangle-squares in three rows to assemble the leaf unit. Sew them together to create an 8″ square leaf block.
5. Secure blue rectangular pieces to the edges of the leaf block to form a larger unit with overall dimensions of 10½ inches.

Finalizing the Place Mat

• Sew brown-bordered rectangles along the edges of the leaf block to create a top measuring 12½″ by 10½″.
• Add pink gingham rectangles to form the center of the place mat.
• Attach brown-bordered rectangles to complete the top of the placemat, ensuring it measures 21.5” x 12.5”.

Finishing Touches

Layer the finished top with batting and backing fabric, securing them together with basting stitches. Quilt according to your desired pattern, then complete the project by binding the edges with green print strips.

8. Patchwork Place Mats

Design: Joanna Figueroa of Fig Tree & Co.

Dimensions: 14″ x 12″

Materials Required

To create two place mats, gather the following materials:

• 42 – 5″ assorted squares in prints and dots, including red, green, cream, gray, and aqua (for the tops and backs)
• 2 yards of aqua jumbo rickrack
• 2 – 14-1/2″ x 12-1/2″ pieces of fusible medium-weight batting or fleece

All fabric should be 100% cotton.

Cutting Instructions

Cut the fabric pieces as follows:

From Assorted Prints: 84 – 2-1/2″ squares from the assorted prints

From Aqua Rickrack: 4 – 14-1/2″ long pieces

Creating the Place Mat Tops

1. Layout: Arrange 42 assorted 2-1/2″ squares in six horizontal rows according to the Place Mat Top Assembly Diagram.
2. Sew Rows: Sew the squares together within each row, pressing seams in one direction and alternating directions for each subsequent row.
3. Join Rows: Combine the rows to form the place mat top, ensuring it measures 14-1/2″ x 12-1/2″ including seam allowances.
4. Repeat: Follow steps 1–3 to create a second place mat top.

Assembling the Place Mat Backs

1. Layout: Arrange the remaining squares into three horizontal rows according to the Place Mat Back Cutting Diagram.
2. Sew Rows: Sew the squares together row by row, pressing the seams in one direction and alternating the direction with each subsequent row.
3. Join Rows: Combine these rows to create a backing piece measuring 32″ x 14″. Press seams flat.
4. Cut Backs: Cut this backing piece into two sections of 14-1/2″ x 12-1/2″.
5. Fuse Batting: Center and fuse a batting or fleece rectangle to the wrong side of each backing piece.

9. Pumpkin Star Place Mat

Inspired by: Carole Carter

Finished Dimensions:  12-1/2″ x 18-1/2″, with each block measuring 12″ square.

Materials Required

To create one Pumpkin Star Place Mat, gather the following materials:

• Scraps of assorted orange prints (for the place mat top)
• 18″ x 21″ piece (fat quarter) of cream print (for the place mat top)
• 10″ square of green print (for the place mat top)
• 18″ x 21″ piece (fat quarter) of gray print (for the place mat top and binding)
• 1/2 yard of gray floral fabric (for the place mat top and backing)
• 12-1/2″ x 18-1/2″ batting

Cutting Instructions

Cut the fabric pieces as follows:

From Assorted Orange Prints: 3 – 2-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ rectangles

From Cream Print:

• 1 – 7-3/8″ square
• 4 – 3-1/2″ squares
• 4 – 2″ squares
• 2 – 1-1/2″ x 3″ rectangles

From Green Print: 4 – 4″ squares

From Gray Print:

• 4 – 2-1/2″ x 21″ binding strips
• 1 – 1-1/2″ square

From Gray Floral:

• 1 – 12-1/2″ x 18-1/2″ backing rectangle
• 2 – 3-1/2″ x 12-1/2″ rectangles

Creating the Pumpkin Center

1. Pumpkin Body Subunit: Sew the assorted orange printed rectangles together to create a pumpkin body subunit measuring 5½” by 6½”.
2. Attaching Cream Squares: Mark a diagonal line on the wrong side of each cream print square and align their opposite corners with the pumpkin body subunit.
   Sew along the marked lines, trim the seam allowances, and press open to complete the pumpkin body unit.
3. Stem Unit: Sew the cream rectangles and gray square together to create a 1½” × 6½” stem unit.
4. Pumpkin Center Assembly: Combine the pumpkin body unit with the stem unit to create a complete pumpkin center measuring 6½ inches.

Creating Flying Geese Units

5. Triangle Units: Align marked green squares with corners of a cream square, sew along drawn lines, cut apart, and press open to create two triangle units.
6. Flying Geese Units: Attach another marked green square to each triangle unit using similar techniques to produce four Flying Geese units, each measuring 3-1/2″ x 6-1/2″.

Completing the Pumpkin Star Block

Arrange cream squares, Flying Geese units, and the pumpkin center in three rows. Sew the pieces together to create a Pumpkin Star block measuring 12½ inches.

Finalizing the Place Mat Top

Attach gray floral rectangles to both sides of the Pumpkin Star block to complete the place mat top, ensuring it measures 12½” x 18½”.

Finishing Touches

Layer the place mat top with batting and a gray floral backing, then baste them together. Quilt as desired and bind using gray print binding strips.

10. Holiday Appliqué Place Mat

Inspired by: Sharon Wasteney’s “Shiny Baubles,”

Dimensions: 13-1/2″ x 18″.

Materials Required

To create one Holiday Appliqué Place Mat, gather the following materials:

• Scraps of assorted red prints (for appliqués and yo-yos)
• 1/2 yard of cream canvas (for the place mat)
• 14″ x 18-1/2″ batting
• Lightweight iron-on fusible web
• Hand-quilting thread
• 5″ of 3/4″-wide lace trim
• 7″ of 1/2″-wide red rickrack

Cutting Instructions

Cut the fabric pieces as follows:

From Assorted Red Prints:

• Cut one each of patterns A, B, C, and D.
• Cut two of Pattern E.

From Cream Canvas:

Cut 2 rectangles measuring 14″ x 18-1/2″.

Creating the Appliqués and Yo-Yos

1. Prepare Fusible Web: Place the fusible web paper side up on patterns D and E, trace the indicated shapes with a ½-inch gap between tracings, and cut each shape approximately ¼ inch beyond the traced lines.
2. Fuse Shapes: Press each fusible-web shape onto the backside of assorted red prints according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Allow them to cool, then cut along the drawn lines and remove the paper backings.
3. Make Yo-Yos: Use hand-quilting thread to gather the edges of assorted red print circles and secure them with a knot, creating yo-yos.

Assembling the Place Mat Top

1. Arrange Appliqués: Place the yo-yos (A, B, C) and ornament appliqués (D and E) on a cream canvas rectangle following the Appliqué Placement Diagram. Secure each piece by pinning them in place.
2. Sew Lace Trim: Trim the lace to span the tops of the D and E ornament appliqués and securely sew them in place. Apply red rickrack along the center of the D ornament.
3. Stitch Appliqués: Using matching thread, perform a machine-blanket stitch along the edges of the D and E ornaments. Hand-stitch the yo-yos securely in place to finalize the appliquéd front.

Finishing the Place Mat

1. Baste Batting: Secure the batting rectangle to the wrong side of the appliquéd front by machine stitching approximately 1/4″ from the edges. Carefully trim the batting close to the seam allowances.
2. Layer and Sew: Align the appliquéd top with a second cream canvas rectangle, ensuring the right sides are facing each other. Securely sew around all edges, leaving a 3-inch opening on one side to facilitate turning.
3. Turn and Finish: Flip the placemat right side out through the opening, securely hand-stitch the closure, press flat, and topstitch 1/4″ from the outer edges across all layers to complete.

Conclusion

Exploring free placemat patterns offers a fantastic way to personalize dining spaces effortlessly. These designs bring creativity to the table and make crafting accessible to everyone.

Whether enhancing everyday meals or setting the scene for special occasions, these patterns provide endless possibilities.

Embracing these free resources allows individuals to showcase their unique style while enjoying the satisfaction of handmade décor.

Starting a new crafting project with these versatile placemat patterns can transform any dining experience with ease and flair.