DIY Placemats for Fall

Step 1

First, place the burlap over a placemat and cut the burlap out to match the size of the placemat.

Step 2

Next, I pulled away about three strings from each side to create a frayed edge. If you are worried about your placemat continuing to fray, you can use fray check all around the edges of your finished product.

Step 3

Then count in from one edge about eight strings and start pulling strings out. You can literally just pull a middle string easily.

Step 4

Pull enough strings so that your ribbon will fit through the burlap. In my case, it was around eight strings.

Step 5

Start threading through your ribbon. I went five strings and then repeated — in and out of my placemat all the way down the burlap.

Step 6

Now, it is time to add why we are all gathered together on Thanksgiving. I spelled “THANKFUL” down the side of each of my placemats with the stencil and white paint.

Step 7

You could, of course, add different words to each of your placemats. I loved the thankful sentiment so I kept all four of mine consistent. Have fun with the different words!

Step 8

After your paint has dried, iron your placemats and they are ready to add to your Thanksgiving table!