Cut all fabric to 13 ½" x 17 ½"
 

Cut batting to 13 ½" x 17 ½"
 

 Place batting on flat surface.
 

Taking care to align edges, place backing fabric on top of batting face up.
 

Still aligning all edges, place front fabric on top of batting and backing face down.
 

If you wish to have angled corners on your place mat, measure in 2 ½ inches from each corner and
mark with  marking pen or pencil.  Carefully cut the corners off using the marks as guides.  (See illustration)
 

Now, using a ¼ inch seam allowance, stitch all the way around the edge of your place mat sandwich,
leaving an opening of about 3 inches.
 

Turn your place mat inside out, and press.
 

Top stitch around the edge using a coordinating thread.
 

Stitch an "x" across the center, or quilt as you wish.