Monday 11 May 2015

Just a mat

This weekend I was sorting through my UFO drawer and came across some crochet edging I had made some time ago with the idea of making a couple of bedside table mats to match a favourite duvet cover.  The mats were already cut out and the crocheting done, everything just needed putting together.



I thought about this quite a bit because, although quick to sew up, the duvet cover is rather old now and a bit faded - so imagine the years that the unfinished mats have been occupying the drawer! - However I still love the design and a few years back even tried to find the fabric to buy another cover but .... No, of course not madam.... what do you expect after 20 years?



The crochet trim is a quick and easy pattern from the collection `Mil Labores´.  Well in the end I thought that as long as I have the bedcover and reminiscently use it once in a while, I might just as well have matching mats.......



......... and also one UFO less.
Until next week, happy stitching.

Sheryl



21 comments:

  1. Nice finish! And, great to have one less UFO.

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  2. Mmmm.....easy crochet.....doesn't look easy to me. You are so clever! I love the fabric print. The mats are so pretty.....they go perfectly with the nail polish. :)

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  3. Oh, well done to you, Sheryl! It is always a fantastic feeling to finish off a project started some time ago...
    I love the crocheted lace!
    Much love,
    Kelly-Anne

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  4. The crochet edging looks lovely and so are the mats!! :)
    Congrats on finishing !! I must use my fabric stash before it becomes 20 years old;)

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  5. Your lace is really exquisite, quite admirable, Cheryl. Love the mats.
    Have a great day!

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  6. What a beautiful finish Sheryl! I love your mats... so feminine and the crochet is exquisite! :) x

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  7. Wow! So pretty. I should try to crochet....I have in the past and just couldn't get the hang of it.
    Xxx

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  8. They look so beautiful!AriadnefromGreece!

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  9. Neat idea, the lace looks very nice.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  10. Gorgeous edging! Your crocheting is so perfectly even. My tension is all over the place! The mat looks perfect and deserves an honored position on the night table!

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  11. It's NOT "just a mat"....it's beautiful work and a VERY creative idea. Lovely.

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  12. Hello Sheryl, I love the crocheted edging you made and the mat is so pretty! Enjoy the rest of the week.
    Julie xo

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  13. What a great finish. The crochet work is just beautiful

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  14. I really need to learn how to crochet--your edging is so lovely, Sheryl. Glad you were able to finish another project. It's a good feeling to clear out those old projects, isn't it?

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  15. I wish I could make things like your beautiful mat as well. You made wonderful use of this crocheted UFO.

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  16. That is so pretty! Amazing what a little bit of lace can do:)

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  17. Crochet lace looks so nice, must be so pleasant to do. Pretty fabric too. xxx

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