This can be used as a wall hanging or a placemat. if you use it as a placemat I would stitch this first then stitch your 13 X 18 border around it and then do another one 1/4 inch from the first one. This will help with the fabric takeup.
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THIS PATTERN DESIGNED BY
NANCY HAACKE
NHAACKE@COMCAST.NET
WASATCH QUILTING
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