I have had a lot of requests for the pattern for the 'scrappy kitchen mat' Well... I can't really call it a pattern, as such... but here's the low down on how I made it. It's super simple, and suitable for beginner crocheters. From what I can tell, this is a grey carpet nylon. Unfortunately I can't be more specific than that. This batch was given to me by one of my crochet buddies. I have no idea where you would buy it from. If you don't have access to carpet nylon... then think outside the square for alternatives. Before I acquired the nylon, I was planning to use some jute or sisal instead. Macrame cord would work well. Or even some old denim jeans, cut into thin strips. The other yarn used was crazy yarn. Click here to read more about how to make your own. I used a 5.0mm hook, and worked with the carpet nylon and the crazy yarn held together. I made a length of chain 60cm long. Then I worked back and forth in rows of sc (US) until the piece was 105cm long. If you have trouble keeping your edges straight... take a look at this tutorial As I worked, I just made sure that all of the joins/knots in the yarn fell to the back of my work. I DID NOT WEAVE IN ANY ENDS IN THIS PROJECT. I added a row of tassels along each end of the rug... using one strand of nylon and three strands of crazy yarn for each tassel. Then I cut a piece of non slip mat to size, and attached it to the underside of the mat. I sewed it on using four strand of sewing cotton for extra strength. And here is my finished mat. You could make yours in any size. Just cast on as many chain as you need for the width of the mat... then work in sc for as long as you need.
A fusion quilt is a fun alternative to making a patchwork quilt. This tutorial is part 1 of 2 and shows how to make the squares for the quilt.
It's high time I get back to my machine quilting 101 series and finish it up! I have a few more topics to cover. Today's topic is batting. I've been putting off writing this post for a L O N G time, because it's so much to cover, but I'm going to give it a shot. Here goes! First off, when selecting a batting, read the labels! There is so much information on the label: fiber content, maximum stitch distance, care/washing directions, loft, shrinkage, whether it is ideal for machine or hand quilting, etc. These are all things to consider when choosing a batting. When I first started quilting, I used polyester batting. Those quilts are still around and they have held up surprisingly well over the years. In fact, these are used every day (I actually snatched these off of beds for the photo) and they are some of my family's favorites! Eventually I switched to Warm & Natural/Warm & White. After about 200 quilts, I got kind of sick of using the same type of batting all the time. (Can you imagine?) One of the main reasons I wanted a change was because the fold lines in my quilts were so pronounced. I experimented with many different batting options. Do you know what? I think I'm back to where I started. Figures! After my Warm & White phase, I purchased a bolt of Nature's Touch by Pellon. It is 100% cotton batting and it's fairly dense. It is even heavier than Warm & White-which I think is pretty heavy-and it tends to shrink a bit more than most battings that I've used. (The package says 3-5% shrinkage is expected.) This isn't really a problem, as long as you plan ahead. If you are making a quilt that needs to fit a bed, make the quilt a few inches larger to compensate for shrinkage, because it's better to be safe than sorry! This is a good all purpose batting and it is definitely my go-to batting when I do spiral quilting. I've had great success with it, even on a king size quilt, so I'm sticking with it. Price point and availability: I bought a roll of it which was 25 yards (that's a bit of a commitment) when it was on sale at JoAnn's, so it ended up being about $5/yard (a few years ago). It also comes pre-packaged which avoids the cutting line and it is a bit cheaper than buying it by the yard. I think the sales on the pre-packaged BOLTS are worth taking advantage of. Most recently I bought a (25 yard) roll of Soft n Crafty batting by Fairfield at JoAnn's. It is considerably lighter weight than both Warm & White and Nature's Touch. Soft n Crafty is easy to work with and has a nice crinkle effect after washing. I used it in the quilt shown above, and loved the results, especially for a baby quilt. It is also 100% cotton. The shrinkage is less than 3%. I think it is a good and economical option for making charity or "everyday" quilts. Since it is on the lighter side, it is a great option for spring and summer quilts. Price point and availability: I bought this on a super sale last January at JoAnn's and it ended up being about $4/yard for 90" wide batting. You really can't beat that price! Quilter's Dream batting is wonderful! It is very high quality and I've only seen it sold in quilt shops. (It is available on line, as well.) There are many options of quilter's dream batting, but I like the request weight 100% cotton batting. It is thin and warm without being heavy. It quilts up beautifully. I have only worked with it a little bit, but when I did, I was impressed. Shrinkage is minimal. I think this type will be my next bolt purchase. (What can I say, I like to have lots of batting on hand!) Price point and availability: It's a bit more expensive than some batting, but the quality can't be ignored. Again, I've only seen it in quilt shops. It comes in white and cream, but my LQS only carries the cream. I wish I could get it in bright white locally. Hobbs 80/20 is another batting that I've used off and on. It has a bit of a loft to it, so I've had some troubles with it shifting when trying to straight line quilt, but I've also had some success. I used a bit of each in this quilt and I love the texture! The stitching is more defined because of the loft and it quilts up beautifully. It washes and dries a bit flatter than you might expect, but in a good way. It's on the lighter side, so perfect for spring/summer quilts. I am extra careful when I baste, because this batting shifts a bit more than 100% cotton battings that I've used. It may be prone to puckering on the back just a bit more for that reason, but the puckers can be avoided by quilting carefully and keeping an eye on the back as you quilt. Shrinkage is estimated between 3-5%. Price point and availability: I've purchased this type of batting at quilt shops and at JoAnn's. There IS a difference in quality between the two. The product I've bought in quilt shops was of better quality that the product purchased at JoAnn's. (I have no idea how that works and I don't claim to.) But, I have personal experience of getting a noticeably better product at my local quilt shop. If I had to use one and only one type of batting, it would be Warm & White. It's just a good basic batting. Not too expensive, but not too cheap. The quality is just fine. It works well for straight line quilting or for free motion quilting. It is low loft, but still warm. Substantial, but not bulky. It is 87.5% cotton and 12.5% polypropylene. It has an approximate shrinkage of 3%. It's a good basic staple, like having flour in your pantry. :) I get a lot of questions about wool batting, so I had to see what it was all about. I tried Wool premier batting by Pellon for the first time this spring. I put it in this quilt, which I haven't washed or dried yet, but I am anxious to do so to see what happens. I like it, but I can't see using it all my quilts. I think it's a great option for a special quilt here and there. Wool is warm but lightweight. It is a natural fiber, so breathes while it keeps you warm. It is loftier (1/4") than most batting I use, so the quilting is more pronounced. The wool that I used had some visible fibers in it, which could show through if I had a lot of light fabrics in the quilt. I don't think I will have any troubles with it, but it's something to consider. I think wool battings vary quite a bit by manufacturer. This particular brand says there is 0-3% shrinkage. I tried bamboo batting, and just once, for a baby quilt. It was expensive ($9.99 yard/45" wide) and while it was soft when basting and working with it, after washing I wasn't impressed. It didn't seem as soft as cotton batting would be after washing. So, while I didn't feel like it ruined the quilt, I don't foresee myself using it in the future. (I only used one brand of bamboo batting, so my experience is limited.) One more word about poly batting. It's not something I would recommend for every quilt, but if you are going for a throw back, cozy, warm, tied quilt, I would recommend poly batting for that. The one drawback is that it really doesn't breathe well. But other than that, it has a nice poof and it is cozy. I slept under one of these types of quilts when I was a little girl, so I may have a soft spot for them. This may seem like common sense, but still I think it should be noted. When using white fabric in a quilt, use white batting. A creamy colored batting will tone down the white, but a bright white batting will enhance the look of your white quilt top. It DOES make a difference! At the end of the day, I would say experiment with different batting and see what you like best! Take notes on what you like and what you don't. There are certainly a lot of options out there and I've only reviewed the few that I've worked with. I hope that it has been helpful!
Yarn embroidery on chunky sweaters is all the rage. Learn how it's done using Sulky Stick 'n Stitch Stabilizer and thick yarn.
Materials - 4 mm crochet hook (US G) - Fluffy orange yarn, like chenille (I used one ball of Katia Bambi), to be used with a 4 mm hook. And another contrasting color to embroider the details. - A pair of 10 mm safety eyes - Tapestry needle - Polyfiber fill Abbreviations (US Terms) st = stitch ch = chain sc = single crochet Finished size: From head to the tip of the tail, this little cat measures 38 cm approximately. Of course, should you choose a different hook and yarn, final measures will vary… Ready? Let's begin! Head + Body Start with the color of its fur (Chenille)… 1. Chain 7 ch stitches. Crochet 2 sc (increase) in the second ch from hook and then 1 sc in each of the following 4 ch stitches. Crochet 4 sc (2 increases) in the last ch stitch, which will allow you to turn and work on the other side of the foundation chain. Crochet 1 sc in each of the following 4 ch stitches and, finally, 2 sc (increase) in the last ch stitch. Total stitches: 16 2. Crochet 1 increase, 6 sc, 2 increases, 6 sc and, finally, 1 increase (20) 3. Crochet 1 sc, 1 increase, 6 sc, 1 increase, 2 sc, 1 increase, 6 sc, 1 increase and, finally, 1 sc (24) 4. Crochet 1 sc, 1 increase, 8 sc, 1 increase, 2 sc, 1 increase, 8 sc, 1 increase and, finally, 1 sc (28) 5. to 14. Crochet 28 sc Place the safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8, with a distance between the eyes of 5 stitches… below them embroider the nose, using a contrasting color... 15. Crochet *6 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (32) 16. Crochet *7 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (36) 17. and 18. Crochet 36 sc 19. Crochet *5 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (42) 20. to 28. Crochet 42 sc 29. Crochet *5 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (36) 30. Crochet 36 sc 31. Crochet *4 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (30) Stuff softly…The idea is that the body should be rather flat... 32. Crochet *3 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (24) 33. Crochet *2 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (18) 34. Crochet *1 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (12) 35. Crochet 6 decreases (6) Close, break the yarn and weave in ends. Legs Make four, using the color of its fur (Chenille)… 1. Magic ring of 5 sc 2. Crochet 2 sc in each stitch (10) 3. to 8. Crochet 10 sc No need to stuff the legs… 9. Press the opening with your fingers and crochet together, with sc, both opposing sides to close the opening of the tube (5 sts). Close. Break the yarn and leave a long tail to sew the legs to the body. Ears Make two, using the color of its fur (Chenille)… 1. Make 2 chain stitches. Crochet 4 sc in the second chain from hook. 2. Crochet *1 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (6) 3. Crochet 6 sc 4. Press the opening with your fingers and crochet together, with sc, both opposing sides to close the opening of the piece (3 sts). Close. Break the yarn and leave a long tail to sew the ears to the head. Cat's tail Using the color of its fur (Chenille)… 1. Make 2 chain stitches. Crochet 4 sc in the second chain from hook. 2. Crochet 2 sc in each stitch (8) 3. to 19. Crochet 8 sc No need to stuff it… 20. Press the opening with your fingers and crochet together, with sc, both opposing sides to close the opening of the tube (4 sts). Close. Break the yarn and leave a long tail to sew to the back of your cat. Assembly - Sew the ears to the sides of the head. - Sew the 4 legs to the body. With the contrasting color, embroider the paws. - Sew the tail to the back of your cat. - Weave in all ends inside the body. Done! Congratulations! 2021. This is a design by Carla Mitrani for {Amour Fou} – All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use ONLY. This pattern or parts of it must not be reproduced or published (printed or online), altered, resold or used for commercial purposes without authorization. You can neither reproduce, publish, alter, sell or use for commercial purposes FINISHED DOLLS made with this pattern without authorization. Thank you!
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