Custom Author Name Placemat

Custom Author Name Placemat

Create a Custom Author Name Placemat for a writer who deserves a place at the table. Add a pen name, initials, a short original message or your own artwork to a landscape fabric front. The finished piece can become a personal detail at a writing-group supper, a book-club gathering or a quiet meal after a productive session. It is a simple way to celebrate the person who keeps returning to the page.

A gift for writers who gather

Make one for a debut author, a workshop friend, a favourite reader or yourself. A name can mark a regular seat, while a short message can remember a completed manuscript or a shared writing goal. If you are designing for a group, each individual design must be saved and added separately. Choose wording that will still feel welcome after the event, and double-check the spelling of a pen name before you finish.

One placemat and its everyday details

This product is one landscape placemat measuring 18 by 14 inches, approximately 45.7 by 35.6 centimetres. It is made from lightweight woven polyester, with a soft, flexible feel and a stitched edge. The front carries a sublimation print and the reverse is white. It is a textile place setting rather than a rigid board, cork mat or rubber-backed desk mat. Plates, cups, cutlery, napkins, books and other styling props are not included.

The design on your table

The gallery shows a sage example reading “A Seat for Your Name” and “Author · Storyteller”, surrounded by book and quill line art. This is inspiration rather than a preloaded template. The customer designer starts blank so you can add your own text or upload a design you have permission to print. Areas without artwork remain white. Only the front is personalized; the reverse remains plain white.

How to make your personal placemat

Choose Customize product, then add text or upload a clear PNG or JPG. Choose a clear landscape image and follow the file limits shown in the designer. The editor checks the effective image resolution; if a quality warning appears, reduce the printed image size. Use the editable text tool for a clear author name. Keep the design in landscape orientation and leave important names, messages and fine details at least half an inch inside the edges. A simple name with generous space around it is often easier to read than a crowded arrangement.

Check spelling, image clarity, alignment and any cropping in the preview. Fit an image inside the area if you need to preserve its full shape; different proportions may leave white space. Use only words and artwork you own or have permission to reproduce. Review and save the finished design before adding the placemat to the cart. Your saved front design is attached to the order, and a saved design is required for this customizable product.

Using a soft fabric place setting

Lay the placemat on a clean, dry, level table. It adds a decorative textile layer beneath ordinary tableware, but it is not sold as a heatproof trivet or waterproof barrier. Use suitable separate protection for hot cookware and wipe up spills promptly, especially on delicate table finishes. Keep it away from open flames and strong heat. A plate may cover the centre wording during a meal; the books and border still frame the setting.

Care and keeping it ready

Wash gently in cool water with a mild detergent and allow the fabric to air dry. Avoid bleach, harsh scrubbing and high heat. Let the placemat dry fully before folding it for storage. Handle the printed surface gently and follow any care information supplied with your item. Light creasing and small differences in stitching or placement can occur with a flexible textile, especially after folding or transport.

Before you order

The gallery uses illustrative product mockups to show the intended artwork and appearance. Screen settings, room light and the woven fabric can affect how printed colours look. Check the dimensions and remember that each listing includes one placemat. For a group order with different names, review each saved design carefully so the right words go with each item.

Find more author gifts from Euonia Press. For a companion in a writing corner, explore the One Good Sentence Author Desk Plaque.