While I was making the watercolor place mats, I put together a couple of snack mats. A mug rug is not big enough for the island in the kitchen, and place mats are slightly too large.....snack mats are just right for here!
The size is about 9'' by 12''. Perfect for a small plate and drink. I used leftover binding strips to finish these off. Since these will get a lot of wear and be washed over and over, I use a zig-zag stitch to finish the binding on the front.
I watch Bonnie on Quilt-cam while finishing up all my bindings and started on some of the Boxes Squared blocks that I had cut. She shared her new pressing mat made from Alpaca fur. Interesting......not sure I need one, but I am tempted. Maybe I will check it out a bit more.
Happy stitching.
Happy stitching.
Your snack mats are lovely.
ReplyDeleteWho cares about snacking when you can look at the mats? So uplifting in such gray weather.
ReplyDeleteThose are the world's tiniest colorwashes! So cute :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great to be able to make things that fit nicely in the available space? Those are delightful.
ReplyDeleteI love these! I love a watercolor quilt!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have a 'sit at' bar, but, my kitchen table is oval, and, one of these days, I need to make some oval placemats, so that they fit the table better. So far I only have commercial ones being used.
ReplyDeleteThese are very pretty, and won't show stains so badly. Another plus if Grands use them.
ReplyDeletePretty little mats, Debbie!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of your snack mats!!! Always a joy to see your lovely watercolour projects.
ReplyDeleteThey're really pretty. That sounds like a perfect size for a snack.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I agree with you on the size! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYes, the size is perfect! I need to make new placemats for our table but I never thought of making smaller ones for the island. Will have to include a matching set whenever I get around to it. :o)
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty! I love how these came out!
ReplyDeleteThose are so beautiful Debbie! I make all kinds of sizes of mug rugs and mats and we use them everywhere also.
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