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by michemb 01 Mar 2014 ( edited Mar 03'14 11:09 )
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Hi cuties

Here is something new I have been working on, what is it? A dishmat to place on my kitchen counter that is pretty enough to allow me to leave my dishes drying while I do more important things like embroidery LOL. This was second attempt and I changed it up some on some others that I will have later. I used a small quilting block design and made it bigger to fit my large 16x20 hoop and quilter my fabric. Designs are from Nicole's Design and the sink from either emb. lib or dakota not sure which. The utensil border I made up from a single design which I duplicated several times. Inserted a snap so that it can hang inside the cupboard door to dry. Outside fabric is PUL so it is pretty water resistant.
Hope you like it, I do, thanks for looking
hugs to all
Michelle

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Comments (27)
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by baleau2003 01 Mar 2014
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Very nice Michelle! and the designs fit the idea perfectly.
I'm sure that would look nice on my kitchen counter! Lol!
Great Job!
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thank, maybe we can pass it around lol
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by oaro 01 Mar 2014
+8
looks great
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thank you Maria
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by snowbird42 01 Mar 2014
+8
great project and I love all these pretty things around me when I am working makes me smile ...soozie
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thanks
Me too
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by pldc 01 Mar 2014
+7
what a clever idea! this is really nice Michelle, hugs Loralye
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thanks Loralye
hugs back
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by chenille 01 Mar 2014
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I think this is a great idea! You did a terrific job, as usual! The colours would look great in my kitchen!
Hugs, Nadyne
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
Thanks Nadyne
basic colors for most kitchen I guess
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by sandralochran 01 Mar 2014
+8
great
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thank you
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by highlandermom 01 Mar 2014
+7
Super idea it looks very nice.
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thanks Mary
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by noah 01 Mar 2014
+6
love it and your big frames hugs
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thanks Carolyn
I LOVE my big frames
hugs
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by buffy1 02 Mar 2014
+6
very nice
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thank you
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by sewilso 02 Mar 2014
+6
Very pretty! Neat idea, the prettiest dish mat I've seen!
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thanks
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by Leaha 02 Mar 2014
+9
This is a really neat idea. I love the designs. Would you please educate me as to what PUL fabric is? Thank you.
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by Shisha 02 Mar 2014
I am with Leaha. I don't know what PUL fabric is. But beautiful job and what a terrific idea!!!
by muffy 02 Mar 2014
I believe it's a non-toxic plastic lining that you can use in making items that touch food or things without contamination.
Muffy :)
by michemb 02 Mar 2014
I see the info posted in rescuer's comments, no further explanation needed other that to say that yes it really is 95% waterproof.
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by rescuer 02 Mar 2014
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Very creative! I like the use of the PUL fabric.
For those that have never encountered the fabric -- it is used mostly for cloth diapering and it is a gentler water-resistant fabric than plastic because it is soft and breathable. "PUL" (Polyurethane Laminate) is a fabric laminated with waterproof polyurethane on the back. (I am not sure if it is really waterproof but it is listed as waterproof)
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by muflotex 02 Mar 2014
thank you
by Leaha 02 Mar 2014
Thanks for the info, so very much to learn and so little time.
by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thanks for giving them the info, appreciate it
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by airyfairy 02 Mar 2014
+6
Love these. I also make my drying mats/ cloths for when I take items out of the dishwasher
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thanks Sarah
they are great
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by cfidl 02 Mar 2014
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excellent combo again! I really appreciate functional pieces and I think this one is the best I have seen in a while, even hang to dry.
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
cute and practical, thanks
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by jerrib 02 Mar 2014
+5
Excellent as always Michelle. You have such a creative mind.
Hugs
Jerri
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thanks Jerri,
some day more so than other lol
hugs back
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by elemausi 02 Mar 2014
+4
Great idea, looks nice and is so useful
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thank and yes mine has already been used many times.
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by muflotex 02 Mar 2014
+2
prima time management and very pretty
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thanks
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by decojo 02 Mar 2014
+2
What a good idea. Very nicely done. Really good use of the designs!
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thank you
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by harleysville 02 Mar 2014
+2
Very pretty and novel. Thanks for posting. You are so talented.
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thanks Bren
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by fcgrouchy 02 Mar 2014
+1
I love the stippling patterns (circles, hearts, etc.) you have used in your projests! Where do you find them?
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thanks
link
http://jennyhaskins.com/wordpress/?product=3d-embroidery-magic
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by pennyhal 02 Mar 2014
+2
Very cool project! I love the quilt that you have this on too! I have one of those drying mats I bought at a store and love it. I'll have to experiment and try stitching on it, or maybe just cover one side of it. Can you buy PUL at Joann's
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by ruthc 02 Mar 2014
I bought my PUL at Hobby Lobby
by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thanks and yes pul is available at Joann's
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by muffy 02 Mar 2014
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I've got a couple of these drying mats at the dollar store. Never thought about embroidering them...slipping I guess...we're suppose to automatically think "I can embroider that" right. LOL
Muffy :)
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thanks, yep can embroidery on many unsuspecting pièces lol
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by ruthc 02 Mar 2014
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This is an awesome idea especially for those of us without the modern goodies.....no dishwasher:( But I do have a cool double-decker dish drainer that something like this would be great under. thank you and you did a lovely job
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
Thanks it looks very nice on the cupboard
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by sebsews 02 Mar 2014
+2
OH I love this! Great job!
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thanks
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by pennifold 02 Mar 2014
+2
Beautiful work once again Michelle. Love the stippling effect.

WHERE DO YOU GET THE STIPPLING DESIGNS FROM?

Love Chris
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by michemb 02 Mar 2014
thanks Chris,
here is the link, love all of her designs, Worth the money for sure
hugs back to you
http://jennyhaskins.com/wordpress/?product=3d-embroidery-magic
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by stella1 03 Mar 2014
+2
Michelle this is excellent beautiful idea love the matching of your material and the borde on it. very nice work and great job .HAVE BEEN A VERY NICE DAY FOR YOU huggies stella
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by michemb 03 Mar 2014
thanks Stella
have a great day as well
hugs
Michelle
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by lidiad 03 Mar 2014
+1
It's beautiful, love it!
Hugs, Lidia
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by michemb 03 Mar 2014
thanks Lidia
hugs