Joy Spice Mats

The Joy Spice Mats are the third set in the Year Round Spice Mats TWO series.  Thank you to everyone who preordered this series!

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Joy Spice Mats were designed for the 4x4, 5x7 and 6x10 hoop.  Each spice mat has two layers of fleece to hold in the warmth of the object placed upon it.  You can insert the spices of your choice into your spice mat before sewing the small seam closed.  Set your teapot, casserole dish or mug on the mat and as it warms, the aroma of your spices will be released into the air!

Spice mats are an extremely quick and easy in the hoop project!  Each mat is made entirely in one hooping with just one small straight seam sewn closed by hand or machine upon completion.  Each mat takes 15 minutes or less stitching time!

The Joy Spice Mat set includes:

5x7 Joy Spice Mat

6x10 Joy Spice Mat


4x4 Joy Spice Mat

 $12.00


Complete instructions can be found at the bottom of this page.

To purchase the Joy Spice Mats, please click on the add to cart button.

Joy Spice Mats (includes pes, jef & hus formats):

 

 
Joy Spice Mat Instructions:

You will need the following pieces of fabric.
for the 4x4 mat:
2 - 5x5" pieces of fleece
 

2 - 5x5" pieces of cotton fabric

You will need the following pieces of fabric.
for the 5x7 mat:
2 - 6x9" pieces of fleece

2 - 6x9" pieces of cotton fabric

You will need the following pieces of fabric.
for the 6x10 mat:
2 - 7x10" pieces of fleece

2 - 7x10" pieces of cotton fabric

1. Hoop one layer of tearaway or cutaway stabilizer.

Center one piece of fleece on top of hooped stabilizer.

Center one piece of fabric on top of fleece.

Stitch first color to secure and to stitch border.

2. Stitch second color (Joy wording).

Stitch third color (ginger icing,nose).
Stitch fourth color (ginger cheeks).
Stitch fifth color (ginger eyes, mouth).
 

  3.  Center second piece of fabric on top of design FACE DOWN covering completely.

Center second piece of fleece on top of fabric covering completely.

Stitch final color to secure.

4. Remove from hoop.  Trim around perimeter of design leaving approximately 1/4" seam allowance, clipping curves well.

Turn right side out.

Insert 2-3 tablespoons of spices between fleece layers.

(I used 1 part allspice, 1 part cinnamon, 1 part cloves for mine!).

Sew small opening closed tightly by hand or machine.

You can topstitch around entire design if desired.

 Set casserole dish, teapot or mug on top of mat.

You're finished!