I love using fabric trivets during the holidays.
I made this one using the 2 inch Mylar hexagon templates from Joann's fabrics but they can as easily be paper pieced.
Once I had the amount I was comfortable with, I added the insulite and backing and attached the hexagons on the sewing machine with a blanket stitch.I believe I used 61 hexies here. Of course you can use up your stash or make out of brand new fabric. I know everyone in blog land has been in saving money mode so these would be great. I also used some leftover Christmas binding I had.
These would make great Christmas gifts as a set or if you are up for the challenge make one for every month.
I would like to make a couple to gift my daughter and maybe a few harvest ones.
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10 comments:
How pretty! You've given me another great idea.
What a great idea to make one for every month. Regarding the insulbrite, do you sew that in with the metallic part facing UP or facing DOWN? I have some but am not sure which way to face it in my projects....and I don't have any directions for it.
Too cute to use Betsy! Love all the different holiday fabrics you used.
Very pretty! and a great idea to place around the kitchen during the holiday. I would never bring myself to set something on such a nice trivet though! I can't believe it's June already!
what a super idea
That'a a great idea, thanks for sharing it. I'm having trouble getting to those xmas gifts, I seem to be busy doing all the birthday ones.
very nice......
Your Christmas gift looks great. Wish If you could share the tutorial to create one on your upcoming blog.
I love the Christmas colors.
Cute idea Betsy! You're going to make us get sewing christmas yet!
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