Optional Tip: Since the edges will not be hemmed but rather will be bound in bias tape, pinking shears can be used to minimize raveling as you work.
For each place mat, cut two rounded rectangles measuring 17 ½ by 12 inches of the main fabric and one of the batting.
Cut one stocking from the second fabric and then turn the pattern over to cut another facing the other direction. Cut one piece of the batting for each stocking.
For the place mat, place first fabric piece right side down on your work surface, then the batting and place the other fabric piece right side up on top. Lining up the edges, pin all three layers together.Open up the bias tape and make a ½” fold at the very beginning. Pin one edge of the tape even with the edge of the mat. This will be the front of the mat. The bias tape will later be turned to the back side and sewn to complete the binding.
Stitch in the first fold from the edge all around the mat making sure not to have any tucks in the corners. You will have a ⅜-inch seam all around the mat when done. End by cutting the tape off just past the folded end of the tape. Make little clips in the seam allowance in the corners for smooth curves. Turn the stitched tape to the back side of the mat and pin as shown below.
On the front side, place pins along the little ditch created where the bias tape was just stitched to the main fabric. These pins will secure the bias tape folded over the back of the place mat, so you can remove the pins from the back (last picture) before running the mat through the sewing machine.
With the place mat right side up, stitch all around keeping your stitches close to the bias tape. In quilting, this is called “stitching in the ditch” and will give a nice finished look on both sides. 
Come back tomorrow to complete your Christmas place mats.
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