by rsehorse 26 Aug 2012

I saw this hot mat the other day at my local quilt shop and just had to make one. It is made with 5 circles. The circles are foled and stitched together. Then you make 5 yo-yos and attach to the center. I added pony beads to the centers of my yo-yos just to dress it up a little more. Hope it catches your eye as much as it did mine. Hugs, Susan

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by pldc 28 Aug 2012

very cute thanks Susan Hugs Loralye

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by marjialexa Moderator 28 Aug 2012

This is so simple, yet so pretty! What a neat idea for those little quickie gifts you need, like for teachers, hostess gifts, birthday remembrances, "thank you's" for someone who did something nice for you. For a real usable hot mat I'd definitely use insulbrite, and leave off the beads, as they'd probably melt. This is just so dear, thanks for sharing the idea. These circles are becoming quite the thing lately, I'm anxious to try them.

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by quail 28 Aug 2012

Oh My! This is terrific. What a handy project. Thanks so much for sharing this idea. I'm going to try to make some for Christmas. And thanks for explaining it also.

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by damir 28 Aug 2012

did you put insultbright in it?

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rsehorse by rsehorse 28 Aug 2012

I used cotton batting inthis one. I'm not sure I will be using it as a hot mat, it'too pretty. Hugs, Susan

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by cjmelm 28 Aug 2012

coo.

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by hightechgrammy 27 Aug 2012

Adorable! How large were the 5 circles, and the yo-yos? thanks

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rsehorse by rsehorse 28 Aug 2012

I used an old CD as a template. Susan

pldc by pldc 28 Aug 2012

clever idea!

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by keelylynn 27 Aug 2012

Very CUTE !

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by farha 27 Aug 2012

wow! so great! how did you make it?

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by shirlener88 27 Aug 2012

It looks wonderful.

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by rsehorse 27 Aug 2012

Thank you all so much for your sweet comments. I am so glad you all liked it. I used a CD as a template for my circles. I hope you will all post pictures of yours when done. Hugs Susan

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by loosie 27 Aug 2012

I think I'll try one too, thanks :)

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by snowbird42 27 Aug 2012

Great it goes straight into my to did file...soozie

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by blueeyedblonde 27 Aug 2012

looks great!

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by mcarlton 27 Aug 2012

What a clever idea!

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by rachap 27 Aug 2012

This is absolutley darling, can't wait to try it. thanks for sharing.

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by rachap 27 Aug 2012

This is absolutely darling, can't wait to try it. thanks for sharing.

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by 1961nancy 27 Aug 2012

You did a great job with the picture it shows all the detail. Thank you

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by cooperal 27 Aug 2012

I love this! Your picture displays it well and you did a great job. I'm looking for small projects to take with me when I go on holidays...I think this will be one of them. What cute hostess gifts at Christmas...or any time. Thanks for sharing, Avis

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by lenamae 27 Aug 2012

I like this I will have to try it.
Hugs Lenamae

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by edithfarminer 27 Aug 2012

Just beautiful, super project

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by bettytaylor 27 Aug 2012

oh sew pretty Susan. I have made two quilts similar to this. they are sew easy to stitch. thank you for posting this, will have to try as I really like yours. Betty

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by oigelcox 27 Aug 2012

Great idea it looks very smart. Hugs Joycde

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by modo 27 Aug 2012

beautiful

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by satinsewer 27 Aug 2012

Pretty colour selection & a fabulous idea!

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by christracey 27 Aug 2012

It looks great. I made a table runner for Christmas once using this technique...well the circle part.

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by sira 27 Aug 2012

Beautiful, haven`t seen this kind of quilt before. How big is one circle?

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bettytaylor by bettytaylor 27 Aug 2012

well the beauty of this, it can be any size, as long as they are all the same. use two different materials or all different. sew your circles together using a square that will fit inside your circle. be percise in measuring. you can make any size you want just keep adding until you are happy. great way to use up leftovers. Betty

bettytaylor by bettytaylor 27 Aug 2012

want, great way to use leftover material. after sewing your circles together, cut a small hole(I usually cut in the part that will flip over and turn inside out.

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by carolpountney 27 Aug 2012

This is extremly nice I think I will make one for myself, thank you for sharing, rgs Carol

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by nonna57 27 Aug 2012

Great idea. Thanks heaps for showing us :)

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by joyce05 27 Aug 2012

Thanks for sharing Susan. This is great. I have the quilt instructions like this but never thought of making hot pads or placemats.

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by shirley124 26 Aug 2012

It sure is a eye catcher. Great work. Shirley

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by bluedaisy 26 Aug 2012

You did a beautiful job! -Tania =)

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by highlandermom 26 Aug 2012

Very pretty and a wonderful idea!

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by basketkase 26 Aug 2012

Awesome & creative......looks great!!

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by cfidl 26 Aug 2012

Love it! thanks for the project! Live Laugh Download Stitch!

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by tippi 26 Aug 2012

Very nice. I made a quilt a few years ago with these circles.

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by justonlyme 26 Aug 2012

Clever idea! Looks great!

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by joanne8125 26 Aug 2012

Very nice, I love it

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by pennifold 26 Aug 2012

This looks like it would be easy. You've done a great job. Love Chris

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by noah 26 Aug 2012

excellent yo yo's are so much fun !!great job hugs

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by bumblebee 26 Aug 2012

Very nicely done

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by oaro 26 Aug 2012

very nice idea

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by ramona 26 Aug 2012

Very nice! I can see them on a applique quilt. Just adorbale.

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by deegee 26 Aug 2012

Really nice, and sew creative. Looks great with the beads you added.

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by dlonnahawkins 26 Aug 2012

What a neat idea

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by sandralochran 26 Aug 2012

Love it

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