Spring is officially here, but it feels much more Summer in CA, and time to entertain yourself, your family and friends outdoors. Making you a set of this mini mats with pockets to hold your utensils and plates. There are a few things to know about making hot pads, trivets, or anything that you are picking up hot items with- it needs to protect you from the heat! Perfect for scrap fabrics and small handmade gifts that will actually be used in the kitchen. This version of mats by Liz Johnson from Sew 4 Home is perfect for dining out, with sturdy metal grommet and added batting in between. You can make a bit larger if you want to practice some pretty fussy cutting. You can buy new or use scraps from your stash with Summer fabric prints.
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