I first saw this on Craftiness is not Optional (a favorite kid-sewing blog of mine, by the way…), and knew instantly I needed one for myself.
A few Bliss fat quarters and some solid red binding…
Some fast stippling to quilt it all together…
And I’ve got myself a fun reversible Sewing Machine… Placemat?
Well, whatever it is, I made a second one out of Eva. And it needs a home.
This one I tried my hand at machine-stitching the binding. It was… interesting! But it looks good in the end!
This one is also reversible!
Want it? U.S. residents, leave me a comment. I’d appreciate a “Follow” but I won’t make it mandatory :) Just tell me something fun and I’ll pick a winner on Friday. Sound good? Good!
Your sewing machine might just thank you! A little Pink never hurts the creative side!!
ETA: *** Congrats to Amanda Joy!! I'll toss this little lovely in the mail right away!***
I am a follower. My something fun: my new baby girl will be one week on wednesday
ReplyDeleteLove that blog too! I'm a follower. I found out my I'll get a new niece in July.
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Ive been following for a while now, but I JUST. BARELY. GOT. A. SEWING. MACHINE. As in TODAY! I am so excited! Now I just have to figure out how to use it! Ha! ANyhow, this new mat would sure make it pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute as always. Something fun...umm my daughter started soccer today.
ReplyDeleteP.S. it would match my craft room perfect-just sayin' :)
LOVE IT!! This would look so cute in my craft room.
ReplyDeleteSomething fun to say.... I'm taking my little LilyBelle to the Zoo on Wednesday and I am so excited to see her reaction to all the animals.
What cute fabrics you used. I'm already a follower of yours - have been for some time now. My something fun: spring is right around the corner! Yay! Thanks.
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So cute! and my sewing area is pink and green, so it would go great :) thanks for the great give away (btw, I'm a follower too :) )
ReplyDeleteI do follow your blog often. I would love a sewing machine placemat! Something fun, kids go back to school tomorrow after a 4 day weekend!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower. Let's see something fun...my 13 yr old daughter asked if she could start dating. Pull my hair out now please.
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty fabrics! My sewing machine really WANTS one of these. My something fun.....My Mother-in-Law just gave me her "old" Bernina for my birthday.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!! :) Something funny - hmmm....earlier today, my newborn (she'll be 1 week tomorrow) blasted out her diaper while we were upstairs, and my hubby heard it all the way downstairs in the living room.(With the TV on!) He didn't believe me when I told him all that noise came from our little 8lb baby!
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I am a follower. i love the fabric you choose for the pink mat. My fun thing is I just finished my first curtains and shower curtains for my master bedroom along with my first ever button holes. My next projects are curtains for the rest of my house.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute mat! I love your blog! Something fun.......I absolutely love eating oreos dipped in water (weird I know, but it's delish!)
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower! Something fun... how about this conversation which transpired between my two youngest on Saturday:
ReplyDeleteHannah: "You shouldn't lie, that's what the Bible says." Corban: "what else does the Bible say?" Hannah: "You shouldn't say something in God's vain.. definitely shouldn't say something in God's vain." Corban: "How would you do that anyway?" Hannah: *silence* Corban: "So what do you know about Zombies?"
I am a follower :). Cute sewing machine "placemat" lol.
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I am a follower of your wonderful blog. The colors in that placemat are the exact colors of my sewing room.... it would look so awesome in there!! Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMy machine would look great on that plcemat! Something fun, I finally had a girl after four boys! I've been enjoying all the girly things!
ReplyDeletejulie_nepal@ilovejesus.net
Love this idea. I may have to make one for myself if I don't win!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute sewing mat! Just found your blog and I really appreciate the inspiration! I'm a mom with 5 BOYS, and I just cleared out a space to do crafts and sew.
ReplyDeleteLove it - you would think after a big scratch on my table (no sewing table here - just the kitchen table)...I would have thought about that. But that is just not how I roll! Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteoh totally love the fabric selection and what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI am finally getting a yard after three years!! heatha100@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI finished making 2 things on my craft to-do list this weekend!
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I actually had time to sew today...so that was fun for me! Winning this would also be fun. I was thinking of making one today as I was sewing, but now, I'll just wait and see if I win!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! That would look so pretty on my sewing table!
ReplyDeleteSomething fun - my daughter (she's 5) just drew me a picture and wrote, all by herself, I Love You Mom and Dad - and she made all the Os into hearts. So sweet!
Your machine placemat is awesome!! Thanks for the great idea . . . my only fun is school vacation week and swimming championships this weekend. Guess it all depends on how you define fun!
ReplyDeleteThose are my most fave colors! How cute it is! and would look lovely with my new machine!
ReplyDeleteSomething fun... I reorganized my whole crafty area so I can fit my new sewing machine and fabric scraps comfortably :)
hugs, margie
I love your blog, and the "placemat". I have a question, though - where did you get the measuring tape on the side of your counter? I have been wanting one for a while but haven't been able to find one - maybe I'm not asking for the right thing at the store, or maybe it's just a DIY item? Thanks! aalcorn5 at gmail dot com.
ReplyDeleteLove this idea!!! Your fabrics are beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! My something fun: I learned how to make a Dolphin sound from my siamese cat Kiki, and I have 5 brothers and 8 sisters.
ReplyDeletelove the mat, so cute. Something fun: I collect fat quarters like baseball cards...Something more fun: took my 9 yr old to Justin Bieber for her birthday and i think I enjoyed it more than she did!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteSomething fun: So I dont actually own a working sewing machine, but I borrow a dear friend's. I would love to win this and send it back with the machine, when it finally makes it back to it's real home :)
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I'm a follower.....My daughter received the Presidential Service Award today for being a reading tutor! We are so proud of her. :)
ReplyDeleteHow cute is this? Love it! I got all 5 kiddos down to sleep and I'm enjoying my blog stalking ;)
ReplyDeletei love it! both of them. They're totally just for looks, but I love how mine looks-it just cheers up the space!
ReplyDeleteI am also a follower.I just want to thank you for the good ideas and tutorials you post in your blog.
ReplyDeletei'm already a follower... lovely blog. oh, and this morning i'm finally organizing my fabric stash... now THAT's fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower :) Would love to win it! Can never have enough pink!
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I love this! I have followed for a long time, but now am an official follower!
ReplyDeleteWell I am already a follower and I think these both turned out beautifully:)
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! I am currently creating a sewing room and this would look great! Fingers crossed that I win.
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i love it:)
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Hmmm, something fun.....the spring weather has finally hit in my area. The colors in the sewing mat remind me of spring!
ReplyDeleteI love those fabrics! Even if I don't win I might have to make one for myself (and my mom...and sister).
ReplyDeleteI love when you post pictures taken outside...it's nice to see landscape that looks familiar. I live in Chandler and sometimes feel like one of few crafty bloggers not in Utah!
I just found your blog & I'm loving your stuff! The ruffle bum pants and the shower curtain! WOW!!! I just might make a shower curtain today! I'm now a happy follower!
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I am now an official follower of your cute blog! My something fun...my husband and I are going to Mexico with my family next week and we have been married almost 8 months! woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteI love the green and not-to-pink pink. It seems like all pink these days is hot-pink or baby-pink.
Something fun: My birthday was this past Sunday. I had a great day of picking up freebies (Baskin Robbins and Sephora!), drilling holes in some furniture to repurpose it as a TV stand, and eating sushi!
Too cute! It would look awesome with my machine!
ReplyDeleteOH too late i'm already a follower before seeing your giveaway... ;) Love your blogs... I wish I have a little girl so i can make her those ruffle pants!
ReplyDeleteHmmm... well, my sewing machine has been packed up for 6 months now because we have been in the process of moving -- BUT -- one more month and I get it back!!! So excited to start some projects!
ReplyDeleteI follow and LOVE your blog! I would love the sewing machine placemat because I just started a new sewing class! That's fun, right??
ReplyDeleteI have just found you, but I LOVE the site and your inspiriation. My something fun: I made my little girl a tutu today!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this. My Bernina is so neglected - she needs some pretty-ing up.
ReplyDeleteI'm having a hard time thinking of something fun because I've been in bed with the flu all day. :( But, ummm.... I've decided to buy my first home in about a year! I'm super excited and can't wait... It'll be a big accomplishment, I'm only 21.
And, I'm already a follower. :)
I am a follower! And something fun...my husband is coming home in two days, after being out of town for a week! Yeehaw!
ReplyDeleteCute! And perfect for my machine. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
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ReplyDeleteYou should try the quick pleater, it makes dainty little pleats.
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