Materials
Directions
1. On a safe surface, using the ruler as a guide, cut leather into four 12- by 15-in. placemats.
2. Create a 1-in. border around each placemat by roughing in a striped pattern with light pencil marks.
3. Paint the border in contrasting colors. Let dry and apply another coat if needed.
4. From leather scraps, cut four 31/2- by 31/2-in. coasters. Repeat painting process within a 1/4-in. border.
Project by Heather Taylorm who is co-owner of art gallery Taylor De Cordoba and has just launched a linen line, Heather Taylor Home, inspired by her travels. heathertaylorhome.com