| Spice-Scented Kitchen Pad |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-247 |
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The folk-art motif of the kitchen pad was modeled after traditional penny rugs.
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Love the smell of a kitchen scented with spice? This kitchen pad uses the warmth of a pot or pan to release its aroma. Materials: 5 pieces of felt (2 of the same color)
Black heat-resistant thread or yarn
2 oz. whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
Embroidery needle
Straight pins
- Cut 2 pieces of felt (in same color) into 7" squares.
- Cut a decorative folk motif about 4" high and 3" wide from another color of felt.
- Use heat-resistant thread or yarn and a buttonhole stitch to attach the motif to the center of the felt square.
- Hand- or machine-stitch the 2 felt squares around 3 sides, approximately 1/4" from the outside edge.
- Fill the pad with cloves and cinnamon and sew remaining edge.
- To cover stitching around outer edge, embroider with buttonhole stitch.
RESOURCES :
The Fragrant Year: Colorful Inspirations for a Scent-Filled Home
Model: 0688171907
Author: Claire Louise Hunt
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