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Holiday Candle Mat, Mini Placemat or Mug Rug

Old 10-01-2011, 05:44 AM
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More mats using selvages and fabric strips.
I used coffee filters to paper piece these (tip found on the QB some time back). I ironed the filter flat and once it was covered with the piecing and a good pressing, I cut with scissor around the filter for a nearly perfect circle.

homespun background
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tone-on-tone background
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close up of one shows selvage markings
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Old 10-01-2011, 05:47 AM
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Cute
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very cute
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Very unique Barb..you did a good job..I am not in any hurry to use strips that small...my OLD eyes won't let me...I have thought about using coffee filters too...I love to hand applique..Happy Stitchin' crafty_linda_b
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Creative and very original.
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well isn't that cute and creative!
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Cute idea
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Too cute, Sis.
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Wonderful creative idea.
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