I was inspired by jofrog's table toppers and I've been playing with the idea as an in the hoop placemat. This is my first try and was all done in my 200mm square hoop with the exception of adding the backing. I think that those with a 200 x 260 hoop could do this totally ITH.

I attempted to do something similar, but missed first putting something in the very center. You did it!! It's kind of like the Log Cabin quilt design too! It really has an interesting look to it!

Oh My Gosh!!! I LOVE THIS. Sorry I missed it, this is awesome!!!!

Very nice Sue!!! You are so creative!!!!

Love it and the colors!

Love it!
Would like to try making it.
Your fabric choice is awesome. Thanks for sharing it.

I tried to do this design.. mine did not turn out so well. I wish i have the "in the hoop" pattern. Lol
your looks amazing!

I like your square , But then I like working with the hexagon shape.

Terrific Job for the first time....

Nice use of your larger hoop.

Love it and yes, it would make a great placemat for your hot dishes or even just to put your dinner plate on. Well done Sue, you're always thinking outside the square or hexagon in this instance ~~ ha ha ha! Love Chris

Lovely work!

This is so nice! I love music, so it's extra cute!

Love it!!! I have a bigger hoop, but have not used it. I think the designs must be divided to save them and I don't know enough about 5D to do it.
I joined My Gardened Embroidery for 6 months so I could get all the great designs they have. And Thank You for all your great work...
Kathy

This is beautiful Sue! Well done!

Very nice. Will have to try one. Shirley

Just had a quick stop at Joann Fabrics on our way home from church and they had their Christmas fabrics at 70% off plus a coupon for an additional 10% off so I resupplied my stash thinking placemats for next years gifts. These would be perfect and I do have the larger hoop so you have sure inspired me-thanks a million!!!

Love the design, love the colour and love the fabric guess you could say it is fabulous....soozie

Love it! This would be so good as a hot pad for dishes on the table.

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by jrob 29 Dec 2013

Oh, NOW I read Vicki's comment....great minds?

by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

We ALL have great minds - that is why we are here!!

I love the theme of this and the good contrast you have between the fabrics. Nicely done!

I do have the hoop I love to tray in the hoop looks great

It is Beautiful!!!! Well done

Lucky you to have a big hoop. that was me venting... and i love it so much. the fabric is fantastic. and design even better.
Hugs pam.

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by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

Even bigger would be even better!

Wow, Sue, this is incredible, it could even be done as a heat pad for pots on a table......great job!!

Terrific love the fabric

I like this Sue it looks good. Now can I be naughty and ask are you cutting down CDs to fit inside or have you run out of them?

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by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

LOL. I still have plenty of CDs ready for new ideas. This just has wadding.

very nice Sue. I love the fact that it is done ITH . I knew you could do it. I also love the music note fabric. Very pretty. 2014 may be the year I go for a new machine with a HUGE hoop. Maybe? hugs, Susan

I want to do this. In the hoop or out, I don't care but I need to know how. It boggles my wee mind. Lovely colors.

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by pennyhal 29 Dec 2013

When you go to attach the first strip to the center, you start stitching half the way down leaving the first half free. Then stitch on strips 2,3,4,5,6. Then finish attaching the rest of strip 1. Hope this helps!

by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

That is how my ITH design works as well.

by sharonleekesner 30 Dec 2013

Oh wow, thank you both.

Looks great Sue.

I love it!

Love that it has a theme. Ve

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by jofrog2000 29 Dec 2013

Very nice, is what I tried to say.

Once again I find myself wishing for a HUGE hoop! This is lovely Sue -- nicely done!

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by jofrog2000 29 Dec 2013

But you don't need a hoop, it's just straight seams and some trimming, then you can make it any size at all.

Wow, it came out wonderful!!! I love the musical fabric and the colors!! Hugs, Laura*

Clever! Nice fabric and colours too. I'm still figuring out how you did the last seam in both rounds.

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by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

Sticky stuff! Actually, it is the little bit before the fisr seam. The last one goes over it.

by jofrog2000 29 Dec 2013

The first piece is sewn, leaving about 1-2" open, then after the last piece goes on the octagon, you finish the first seam , as it has something to sew to. Not hard at all (when you remember-haha)don't ask.I'm not Jofrog for nothing- ripit ripit.

by mops 29 Dec 2013

Yes, that's how i do it using the sewing machine (at least the squares, haven't done hexagons). However, doing it ITH it would be tricky, so I wondered if Sue had found a way to solve the problem other than cheating with sticky stuff or using a ladderstitch by hand.

by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

No - I just cheated! I did think I had a solution, but it would only have worked on a larger scale.

great job, I think they are neat!

Terrific job Sue I have been thinking about this project too! Jofrog has inspired us all, lol hugs Loralye

Love it, will share the patttern? Thank you
Happy New Year

That looks great, Hope you can share

Iit would be so much easier doing it in the machine than by hand. love it. will you share the pattern for the embroidery machine? hope so. would love to try it and show it to my sister sewer group... one way to make it a little eaisier.. i do hope you will share the patttern and instructions. please let me know.

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by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

I'm not sure if it is easier. It also takes longer.

Oh, Sue...great minds! I have also been experimenting with this...I refer to this as "strip and flip"....turned out great!

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by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

I love your description!

love it and would love to try it :):)Great job Sue hugs Carolyn and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

And to you!