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
