We love 'quick and easy' sewing projects and this one certainly fits the bill. This placemat goes together with just a few strips of fabric (you can use jelly roll strips) and some backing fabric. This is a great one to use for special holidays like Halloween or Christmas by simply changing up the fabric. The dimensions of this placemat are approx. 17' x 12'. What You Will Need 6 strips fabric - 2 ½' x width of fabric (we used Moda Jelly Roll strips, but you could cut your own strips. 2 strips for the sashing - 1 ½'