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        Lecien, Flower Sugar Moda fabric Aurifil thread 40wt, 50wt Warm quilt batting   Printable PDF pattern download(contains 8pages of pattern): SewingIllustration.com   How to:   1.Trace the pattern on desired cotton print and cut.   2.Attach on the white T-shirt using glue stick   3.Sew the mat as picture.   4.Arrange the teacup, a saucer, coffee, foam and a spoon as the pattern and attach on the mat using glue stick.   5.Sew the outline 2-3times using dark brown color thread, leave 1-2mm edge.   6.machine quilt and add binding.   7.hand stitch around the teacup using 2 strands of pinkRead More →

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  For me, making a place mat is like a drawing. Linen is my canvas and colorful fabrics and thread are my paint. I can draw anything I imagine. And also, a place mat is like a writing a letter to me. I try to add a sweet little message so whomever use this mat would enjoy my letter during coffee break or tea time.   You had me at hello. It was such a brilliant expression. No one would get tired of hearing it or say it.     Most of my printed labels are from my family from Korea. But if youRead More →

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                    Hi, my crafty friends! I am a big fan of coasters, tea mats, dessert mats……they add  homey feeling to any ordinary tea table. Last a couple of weeks were the busiest time for me to host guests from my country, Korea. She seemed to be really enjoying different environment- a big backyard, two story house, quiet neighborhood and of course, the food. For I  was a city girl like her, I had the feeling when I came to the United States a decade ago. Now I often call myself a “country” homemaker. What sheRead More →