Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Let's get a jump start on Christmas gifts


let' s make a sewing table mat.
For some reason my sewing table is a bit slippery. It is also new so I want to protect it from scratches.
I made this mat to match the sewing machine cover I made a few months ago. I think if you click on Margo it will take you to the tutorial for the sewing machine cover which is also an excellent gift. We all need a new cover every once in a while.
All I did for the mat was sew 9-jelly roll strips (2.5 inches wide), and basically made a small quilt out of it.
Now it lays right by my sewing machine and I can lay my scissors on it without fear of scratching my table.Since the jelly rolls are long, you can make 2 mats at a time and have 2 gifts ready for your stitching' friend. If you have leftover fabric make her a coaster and pincushion to match.So that your friend knows what its purpose is, write a note on the label .
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8 comments:

  1. JustCindyNovember 10, 2010 at 4:07 AM

    Great idea! The quilting shows so nicely.

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  2. teriNovember 10, 2010 at 5:22 AM

    I love the fabrics! I love all your sewing ideas.

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  3. YvetteNovember 10, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    Your quilting skills are fantastic! Looks like it was quilted on a longarm.

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  4. Needled MomNovember 10, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    Great idea. I have a cutting mat on my sewing table for the same reason.

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  5. KarenNovember 10, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    A very good idea and pretty too!

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  6. Stray Stitches (Linda G)November 11, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    Great idea! How about some sort of stickiness to the back so it won't slip around?

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  7. Mary on Lake PulaskiNovember 13, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Great work and nice ideas Betsy! Thanks.

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  8. KathleenNovember 20, 2010 at 4:35 AM

    So pretty... love the quilting.

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