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Summer time place mats, stitched on 100% vinyl woven 14x 14 square. Just wanted to try as see if it would work. All 4 corners, top is the 3 strawberries and the one with the fork and knife is on the bottom. Thanks for peeking. :~)
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Comments (31)
6446✽
Innovative.. choice of vinyl
im impressed ...
i did same desings on 100%cotton..kitchen towels..
im impressed ...
i did same desings on 100%cotton..kitchen towels..
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Thank you for you kind words. :)
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Love the summer time place mats, especially the little ant with the fork and knife!
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Thank you, he's my favorite. :)
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Very cute! The things we try to do embroidery on are amazing. How did you stabilize them?
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Sticky back stabilizer is all I used. Thank you for peeking.
Thanks, thought it may have needed a topping stabilizer.
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AllRaggedy
29 Jul 2015
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So cute, and unique.I did not know one could embroider on such an item, without it tearing apart the fibers. Did you hoop the item using sticky back stabilizer or adhesive spray and then baste the hoop parimeter prior to embroidering?
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I used sticky back stabilizer; not hooped just pressed down; was afraid to even baste. This was just an experiment that worked for me. Thanks for you comments.
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serendipity79
29 Jul 2015
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Impressive how well the designs stitched out the fibers which are quite loose... yes please do share what kind of backing stabilizers you used... the apple & the ants design is my favorite one ... good job!
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Thank you for you kind words. I used sticky backed stabilizer, did not baste, impossible to hoop. Stayed right beside machine and prayed! lol
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marianamin2003
29 Jul 2015
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I love the designs esp on the placemats. I'll have to look for this type of placemat and give it a try.
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Thanks for you kind words. I was totally amazed this could work.
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sandralane
29 Jul 2015
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Very clever, would love to know how you stabilised and did you tack it to a hoop. Love the designs. I have used ants on things many times, but only embroidered on toweling and cotton.
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Thanks for stopping by and the kind words. Sticky backed stabilizer; no hooping; no tack down stitching either. Crossed my fingers and pressed go! lol
Lol! I can hear the enthusiasm in your words, Leaha! Your placemats are awesome! Must find some to dress up!
Thanks Nancy, I really get excited when things come together as these did. I am so pleased with them. lol
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What a clever idea and so cute! Joyce
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Thanks, Joyce.
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They all look wonderful, well done. Love Chris
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Thanks for you kind words Chris.
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Well done, a unique summer project
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It was loads of fun, once i got the idea. Thanks!
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basketkase
29 Jul 2015
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Wow Leaha, this shows we can stitch on just about anything........these are great!
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Thank you for the kind words. I was in need of some cheer and fun...it worked.
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Totally adorable! Nice work!
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Thank you, appreciate you stopping by.
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WOW! Love this really nice work, Thanks for sharing one more clever idea for embroidery.
Hugs,Céline
Hugs,Céline
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Thank you. I was really surprised this worked out, am glad it did. Sometimes my playing around works! :) hugs Leaha
9754✽
These are so cute! I never would have thought to embroider on this material.... great idea that you had, and you've inspired a lot of us to dress up our "outside" placemats. Thanks for sharing...
PS... my faves are the ants with watermelon and the ants with strawberries. These are adorable designs.
PS... my faves are the ants with watermelon and the ants with strawberries. These are adorable designs.
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Thank you very much for your kind words. Little thieves!
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Love them Your designs actually look like they are floating on top. You've done a remarkable job on these/Lillian
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Thank you very much Miss Lillian.
360671✽
excellent job
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Thanks, found these in my sorting. as well as lots of orphan designs...wasn't very good with filing when I started. Live and learn. hugs
2346✽
What a fun place mat! Even if real ants took over, you would still have to smile!
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As long as they aren't in the house, we can live together. lol Thanks
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very nice & way to think outside the box on this material! ~hugs~
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Thank you most kindly, I'm just glad it work. hugs
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You made little thieves look good.
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These were such fun to stitch I actually had nothing to do with their cuteness! Thank you kindly.
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I've looked at placemats made like this but thought 'Naw, it's not going to work'. I am so glad you tried it and posted the pic's. Proves it can be done and also by posting how you stabilized it. What size needle?? I am always afraid to try different things but this is incredible!
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I just used a standard 80/12 emb needle, did not need to slow the machine down or anything. This is thick enough it worked just fine for me. I admit I was nervous, when the first one completed I had a little more confidence. Thank you.
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You are very brave to try stitching on that style of placemat. Your choice of designs really make this project fun! Well done!
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I wouldn't call it brave...maybe a little fool hardy; but not brave. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek.
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Great idea, when I try something like this the first time I always sit with my finger on the start/stop button. We never know until we try.
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Believe me I was perched, ready to fly whichever way needed me. Thanks for commenting.
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Really very nice. I also looked at those placemats but opted out from embroidering them. Good to know that it can be done. . great work.
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Thanks for stopping by, If you can still find them go for it!
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sonjapotgieter
29 Jul 2015
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They look so Awesome!!!Well done...Love the way you have used the designs!!!
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Thank you. I thought they were perfect for a little fun and will be a conversation piece when used I hope.
10909✽
These are adorable.
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Thank you Arlene.
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Would never have thought of this. How clever are you? Great job.
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Thank you for the kind words. :~)
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Nice work, Leaha. The bottom photo, colors, really look good on the gold mat.
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Thank you, 3 yellow; 3 aqua. My colors are off because of the scanner sorry. The bottom one is more true to color.
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Great job you have done on your mats. One more project to add to the list. Thank you for sharing, Happy Stitching
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Glad you liked them; I didn't mean to make more work for you thought. LOL Thank you.
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graceandham
30 Jul 2015
+2✽
No risk, no glory. This was a big success.
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Isn't this the truth? Not trying is a guarantee of failure! Thanks so much for stopping by.