by mops Moderator ( edited 29 Oct 2016 ) 29 Oct 2016

Candle mat.

I just could not resist digitising one of those candle mats. I chose one that has 9 parts (I love uneven numbers), which requires a 40 degree base. I went for a regular square-ish outline to try it out. I have seen lovely shaped petals used in those mats but I wanted to keep it simple. I made ITH parts. And added lines to see them together. Can be done ITH as well, but I used a sewing machine.
Not to waste good fabric on a wild idea I used just one layer of those cheap dish cloths,which looks a bit boring. Well, it lies flat, condition #1. The parts can be made in a 150x150 mm hoop - or larger of course. And I think it looks promising.

I'll do it properly later, with two nice fabrics, as I think it's worth it.

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Comments (17)

by jrob Moderator 30 Oct 2016

This concept looks very, very nice. I really like it on the square base.

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by cfidl 30 Oct 2016

Excellent piece. I think the 40 degree's is just right. Odd number of petals looks best.

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by kathymourie 30 Oct 2016

Where can I buy this design? I have the patterns for the wreath, but I love ITH better.

Great Job!!!
Kathy

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by mops 30 Oct 2016

Send me a PM

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by marianb 30 Oct 2016

Look forward to you doing it in other fabric.. May have to give it a go myself.. Marian

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by pennifold 29 Oct 2016

You've done well Martine!! Luv Chris

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by asterixsew Moderator 29 Oct 2016

delightful

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by noah 29 Oct 2016

oh makes-me want to try one but*****

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by pldc 29 Oct 2016

neat idea

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by joansatx 29 Oct 2016

Pretty! I like the yellow and I prefer uneven numbers, too.

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by dennis999 29 Oct 2016

Candle mat mania........................and I blame that Mrs. Spendlove! Seriously though, it has started a project trend which has produced beautiful items and I thank all who have contributed thus far.

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by mops 29 Oct 2016

Ah, Mr D, I am afraid some things are as catching as a common cold: finger and glove puppets, ITH soft toys, mug-rugs, ITH zip purses in all shape and sizes, showing off scissor collections :) Some trends are more long-lived than others. But with Christmas coming I think we'll see a lot more candle mats :).
And when digitised they sew out so fast and flawless.

by dennis999 29 Oct 2016

You are, of course, so right and I do love seeing all these creations that you Cuties create. Most of these things are beyond my capabilities and so I shall just have to await the next scissor challenge..........lol

by asterixsew 29 Oct 2016

ha ha

by dennis999 30 Oct 2016

Caroline..................I've seen photographs of your extensive scissor collection and you could be in the running for first place.......................well that's what Sue told me!

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by basketkase 29 Oct 2016

Gorgeous, Martine!