HAVE YOU MADE A DISH MAT?

Do you ever have days when nothing goes as planned?  That was the kind of day I've had.  I was unable, for various reasons, to start working on my intended project, so I decided to make a dish mat like the one above.  My friend Misti sent me a picture of this one and….

And this one.  She said they were easy to make.  I thought it was a clever idea and decided to give it a try.

Misti said that the pattern didn’t call for batting but she felt the mat needed it, so I sandwiched batting between the terrycloth backing and the front pieced section.  I decided to use the stitch and flip method attaching leftover strips from my pink string quilt to the batting. 

I wish I had paid attention to what Misti said.  She finished her mat with the envelope style.  I forgot that she had said that and did straight line quilting and then HAD to add binding.  Gads, when will I learn to pay attention?

Anyway, here it is on my counter.  This is just to show you, but I think I need to wash it first before I really use it.  I really like how Misti’s mats turned out and will try that method next time.  I’m not sure I like this one I made all that much, but I guess it beats a towel on the counter.

NEW CLASS: 
Vickie S. will have a One Block Wonder class on Monday, December 15th from 10:00-4:00.

DON’T FORGET:
Craft Day, Friday, December 5.  Call the shop for a reservation.

ON ANOTHER NOTE:
Remember when I told you about my struggles with making a doll small enough for an Altoids tin?  Well, you may like this.  Graces Favors has a tutorial for a mini teddy and Altoid tin bed.  Check it out.

Until next time,
♥
Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll