Pete

Hi! I'm looking for a pattern that I think I saw here- it makes a pad for the sewing machine to sit on and then has pockets that hang down so you could put seam ripper, awl, etc in it. Anyone remember the site?

Onebyone

I Googled sewing machine pad with pockets and lots of sites came up with free tutorials.

RedGarnet222

I am sorry pete, I don't know a site link. I have made many of them and here is one picture I shared here on the board.

I measured my machine and added three inches or so to the width. Then I measured the base of the machine and added the length of the pockets and the drop I wanted. That was the finished size of the mat. I made the pockets by a folded over quilted long piece and added it to the bottom before stitching on the binding. I finished up by adding the pincushion attached to the right top side.

I hope this helps you some.

Charming

Here is one I bought from Craftsy and of course didn't get to it yet....ONE DAY:-)

http://www.craftsy.com/patterns/quil...qbdql-fqjjuhdi

ManiacQuilter2

Very nicely done RedGarnet222. How deep are your pockets??? I have been thinking of making something just like yours to store items I am always reaching for. THANKS for posting your picture !!

luvTooQuilt

RedGarnet has the right idea... ..looks great..

RedGarnet222

I gave this for a gift, so I can't measure it. But, I am thinking between 3 and 3 1/2 inches on the pockets. So if I cut it by the length of the mat and seven inches, I could fold it in half (with wrong sides together) put a layer of warm and natural batting inside and sew the reinforcement quilting in rows. I just really winged it on the size I wanted to make.

Thanks everyone so much for the sweet comments.

NanaCsews2

http://www.with-heart-and-hands.com/...-patterns.html

Pete

Thanks for all your ideas. What would we do without this board???