Cut the apple and pear in half horizontally, from stem to base. Blot the halves with the paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Apply the paint with the foam brush to the inside of the cut apple, which will be used as the printing "stamp."
Practice printing the apple stamp on the newspaper, carefully lifting the apple after application.
Print a row of cut apple "stamps" across the bottom of the placemats.
Cut the pear in half and blot with the paper towel. Practice stamping on the newspaper and print a row of cut pear "stamps" across the top of the placemats.
Print matching napkins with one apple or pear stamp.
Heat set prints on fabric placemats and napkins by placing plain paper over the printed images and ironing for two minutes.