Besides saving money, making your own placemats lets you select a custom fabric that goes with your décor, which beats readymade every time. Here’s how to make rainy-day placemats: ...

Here’s how to make rainy-day placemats: Pick your fabric. If you have fabric left from a drapery, pillow or upholstery job you’ve done, consider using it to make placemats or a table runner.