Perfect Weather For Snowmen.
Posted on | May 25, 2015 | 17 Comments
It is so chilly here at the moment that I think these snowmen would feel very much at home.
This is a felt mat that is about 60 cm wide. (24 ins)
I made a few changes along the way. It is supposed to have tongues around the outside. That would make it too wide for the place I plan to use it, so I added ric-rac instead.
And one stage I had cut my finger and had it wrapped in a bandaid, but a spot of blood ended up on the felt. To cover that up I put snowflake buttons in several spots.
My next hiccup came when I had a lovely bunch of lillies in the house. A spot of pollen must have been on the bench when I put the mat down. This bright orange pollen will not come out at all. So, lots of star buttons were added next.
I attached the ric-rac with french knots.
So that’s another Christmas item done and dusted.
I am still catching up on UFOs and that is a great way to spend this week.
I hope you have great plans, too.
Cheers, Karen
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Absolutely lovely Karen! Who would know that those buttons were hiding some secrets….
How very pretty! Smart girl to cover up little problems with bigger buttons. The rickrack really works for finishing the edge. I can’t believe you chose French knots! The work would have discouraged me but, boy, does it look good! Beautiful, actually!
Hey Karen. Your Snowmen are wonderful….makes me ready for Christmas right now!!! By the way, when we were living there, I drove everyone nuts by singing Christmas carols in June and July when it was cold….that was when it FELT like Christmas!!!
P.s. Karen, where do I subscribe to your blog? The button up top took me to podcasts…..
Sounds to me like some blood sweat and tears went into this one ; )
It’s just darling. We are getting some lovely weather here so I’m beginning to thaw out
It is perfect. If you didn’t tell all your deep dark secrets, no one would know! You really did match that rick rack color perfectly!
This is just adorable, and you are the mother in invention. I love how your misgivings became happy accidents. The snowflake buttons were a design element. That’s the story you need to stick to!
LOL!!!
l LOVE this…
Oh it’s fabulous.. adn the extra touches just make it so special..
Hugz
Of course I just love them xx
This table mat is just so cute in every way. I like the way the universe encouraged you to keep adding things. Those extra stars and snow flakes are just what it needed.
Hi Karen. I love your snowman table topper. It is gorgeous.
Too cute!
As an avid snowman lover I just love your table centre Karen and wonderful that you’ve personalised it, even if it was to cover up some things. It is so cute.Would love to know the name of the pattern if you don’t mind Karen
your snowmen are so cute! great finish
Hi Karen it looks fantastic,you wouldn’t know that it had been in the wars,you have done a mighty job with this,I love it,well done my friend xx
Hello Karen.
A real stitcher/gardeners story to the making of your lovely snowmen mat. The snowmen and snow women have such character.There must be snow women mustn’t there??? Have fun finishing your UFO’s. Wish I could send you some sunshine, a absolutely perfect day here.
Happy days.
Bev.