The Snowman SpiceMats/HotPads are the second set in the SpiceMats/HotPads series.  Thank you to everyone who preordered this series!

The Snowman 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 Snowman Spice Mat set includes:

5x7 Snowman Spice Mat

6x10 Snowman Spice Mat

4x4 Snowman Spice Mat

$12.00


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

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

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

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 ricrac border.

2. Stitch second color (snowman fabric placement outline).

 Place a piece of fabric on top of outline, covering completely.

Stitch third color to secure.

Trim fabric as closely to outline as possible being careful not to cut stitching or fabric underneath.

Stitch fourth color (snowman satin stitching).

Stitch fifth color (cheeks).

Stitch sixth color (eyes, smile).

Stitch seventh color (nose).

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!