I was inspired by Darby's post (here) to make a dish mat. Darby said she was going to use it when unloading dishes from the dishwasher. I thought that was a great idea - it seems like I am forever drying some dish next to the sink and this is so much cuter than a regular dish towel!
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I had just enough Amy Butler fabric leftover from the apron I made for my Mom to make the dish mat. If I had more fabric, I think I would have made it just a tad larger. The finished size I ended up with is 19" x 26".
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Fabric and an old towel to use as the backing:
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Fabric is cut and ready for sewing:.
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First three pieces are sewn together:
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Sewing the finished top to the towel:
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To finish the mat I sewed a straight seam down each area where the fabric was joined together. This was to hold the face fabric to the towel and also to add a decorative touch:
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Finished and in action next to my kitchen sink:
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So much cuter than a plain old dish towel, right?
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I've linked this up to SNS @ Funky Junck Interiors. Check it out here!
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4 comments:
This is REALLY cute, and I think the fabric is what makes it. I love the print--I wish I knew how to sew!
I LOVE Amy Butler. I made aprons too, one for me and one for my daughter. Just yesterday my sister and I went shopping and bought some Midwest Modern fabric to make throw pillows for her master!
That Darby has some awesome ideas...yours is soooo CUTE! Hope you have a FUN weekend:)
Blessings,
Linda
Hi Amy. I like this idea. I do wonder how you finished the edges. If you have a little time, perhaps a quick explanation. I'm not much of a sewer but am learning. Thanks for you time. Deb
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