Monday, August 31, 2009

Sewing Ghosties and Pumpkins for Fall

Brand new from the sewing cave ~~

I've had this folk art pumpkin pattern for a long time...sweet little mat to use in the kitchen or hang with the little plastic ring. It really dresses up a table when you have company and want to set your hot dish on something with that little extra "pizzazz". I have several mat patterns for that! Be sure to click on the pic for a look at the detailed stitching!

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Loved this "ghostly fabric" and was anxious to make somethin! It reverses to a leaf pattern fabric to take you into the fall...don't u love the little stain glass candle holder and fall candle I have it displayed with? Can you imagine how pretty that will be when lit against the glass and the colors of the table mat?

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Sunday, August 23, 2009

Fresh Off the Machine..a New Sewhappydesigns Pattern!!





Back of mat reverses to a lovely fall print...
You can use the mat front for Halloween and the back
for fall...how cool is that?? This mat design is by SewHappyDesigns
all rights reserved.


Been doing some sewing while on vacation in the Adirondacks...sew lovely here...great view and peaceful...my favorite place to sew. This is our fifth year of renting this cabin.

I created this mat here...from the pattern to the finished project. I have two completed. I've also gotten some pumpkin mats and my regular patterned mats sewn..will finish them at home.

Be sure you click on the pic for a close up of the detail of my work. Love this spider web fabric!

Monday, August 10, 2009

Making quilted mats!!!

I made these four 12 inch mats today. Each front has the same fabrics, but not all the centers are the same. Each one has a different back. The fronts are Halloween colors and each reverses to a fall fabric. You will be able to get two seasons from these mats! Click on the pictures for close-ups of the detail of my work.

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FRONT W/Pumpkin/Crow Center

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FRONT W/Black Center



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I've been sewing mats like crazy for my artfire shop and my consignment shop and have many more planned. Last week I made these two new ones. These are approximately 15 inch and make a lovely addition to any table. Match them up with a tall candle, candy dish or plant and you have an awesome centerpiece.

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These 15 inch mats have sweet pumpkins and witches and bats (in the orange fabric) for Halloween and reverse to fall fabric. The second one is perfect for a Thanksgiving table.









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