Read More Summer is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor gatherings with family and friends. And what better way to brighten up your dining table than with handmade placemats? In this blog post, we’ll show you how to sew placemats using a fabric panel by Tara Reed for Riley Blake Designs, featuring watercolor baskets of berries and inspirational sayings like “Life is Sweet”, “Family Gathers here” and “Enjoy the Moment”.