by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

I was inspired by jofrog's table toppers and I've been playing with the idea as an in the hoop placemat. This is my first try and was all done in my 200mm square hoop with the exception of adding the backing. I think that those with a 200 x 260 hoop could do this totally ITH.

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by hightechgrammy 05 Jan 2014

I attempted to do something similar, but missed first putting something in the very center. You did it!! It's kind of like the Log Cabin quilt design too! It really has an interesting look to it!

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by grannycowpuncher 03 Jan 2014

Oh My Gosh!!! I LOVE THIS. Sorry I missed it, this is awesome!!!!

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by sewilso 02 Jan 2014

Very nice Sue!!! You are so creative!!!!

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by clawton 02 Jan 2014

Love it and the colors!

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by marlakay 01 Jan 2014

Love it!
Would like to try making it.
Your fabric choice is awesome. Thanks for sharing it.

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by darlingwife 30 Dec 2013

I tried to do this design.. mine did not turn out so well. I wish i have the "in the hoop" pattern. Lol
your looks amazing!

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by jenne 30 Dec 2013

I like your square , But then I like working with the hexagon shape.

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by planter 30 Dec 2013

Terrific Job for the first time....

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by capoodle 30 Dec 2013

Nice use of your larger hoop.

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by pennifold 30 Dec 2013

Love it and yes, it would make a great placemat for your hot dishes or even just to put your dinner plate on. Well done Sue, you're always thinking outside the square or hexagon in this instance ~~ ha ha ha! Love Chris

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by greytgirl 29 Dec 2013

Lovely work!

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by radmom 29 Dec 2013

This is so nice! I love music, so it's extra cute!

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by kathymourie 29 Dec 2013

Love it!!! I have a bigger hoop, but have not used it. I think the designs must be divided to save them and I don't know enough about 5D to do it.
I joined My Gardened Embroidery for 6 months so I could get all the great designs they have. And Thank You for all your great work...
Kathy

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by manami 29 Dec 2013

This is beautiful Sue! Well done!

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by shirley124 29 Dec 2013

Very nice. Will have to try one. Shirley

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by rachap 29 Dec 2013

Just had a quick stop at Joann Fabrics on our way home from church and they had their Christmas fabrics at 70% off plus a coupon for an additional 10% off so I resupplied my stash thinking placemats for next years gifts. These would be perfect and I do have the larger hoop so you have sure inspired me-thanks a million!!!

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by snowbird42 edited 29 Dec 2013

Love the design, love the colour and love the fabric guess you could say it is fabulous....soozie

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by jrob Moderator 29 Dec 2013

Love it! This would be so good as a hot pad for dishes on the table.

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jrob by jrob 29 Dec 2013

Oh, NOW I read Vicki's comment....great minds?

spendlove by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

We ALL have great minds - that is why we are here!!

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by pennyhal 29 Dec 2013

I love the theme of this and the good contrast you have between the fabrics. Nicely done!

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by oaro 29 Dec 2013

I do have the hoop I love to tray in the hoop looks great

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by sonjapotgieter 29 Dec 2013

It is Beautiful!!!! Well done

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by justsew 29 Dec 2013

Lucky you to have a big hoop. that was me venting... and i love it so much. the fabric is fantastic. and design even better.
Hugs pam.

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spendlove by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

Even bigger would be even better!

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by basketkase 29 Dec 2013

Wow, Sue, this is incredible, it could even be done as a heat pad for pots on a table......great job!!

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by highlandermom 29 Dec 2013

Terrific love the fabric

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by asterixsew Moderator 29 Dec 2013

I like this Sue it looks good. Now can I be naughty and ask are you cutting down CDs to fit inside or have you run out of them?

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spendlove by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

LOL. I still have plenty of CDs ready for new ideas. This just has wadding.

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by rsehorse 29 Dec 2013

very nice Sue. I love the fact that it is done ITH . I knew you could do it. I also love the music note fabric. Very pretty. 2014 may be the year I go for a new machine with a HUGE hoop. Maybe? hugs, Susan

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by sharonleekesner 29 Dec 2013

I want to do this. In the hoop or out, I don't care but I need to know how. It boggles my wee mind. Lovely colors.

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pennyhal by pennyhal 29 Dec 2013

When you go to attach the first strip to the center, you start stitching half the way down leaving the first half free. Then stitch on strips 2,3,4,5,6. Then finish attaching the rest of strip 1. Hope this helps!

spendlove by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

That is how my ITH design works as well.

sharonleekesner by sharonleekesner 30 Dec 2013

Oh wow, thank you both.

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by jerrib 29 Dec 2013

Looks great Sue.

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by rosemarie2 29 Dec 2013

I love it!

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by jofrog2000 29 Dec 2013

Love that it has a theme. Ve

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jofrog2000 by jofrog2000 29 Dec 2013

Very nice, is what I tried to say.

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by rescuer Moderator 29 Dec 2013

Once again I find myself wishing for a HUGE hoop! This is lovely Sue -- nicely done!

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jofrog2000 by jofrog2000 29 Dec 2013

But you don't need a hoop, it's just straight seams and some trimming, then you can make it any size at all.

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by dailylaundry 29 Dec 2013

Wow, it came out wonderful!!! I love the musical fabric and the colors!! Hugs, Laura*

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by mops Moderator 29 Dec 2013

Clever! Nice fabric and colours too. I'm still figuring out how you did the last seam in both rounds.

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spendlove by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

Sticky stuff! Actually, it is the little bit before the fisr seam. The last one goes over it.

jofrog2000 by jofrog2000 29 Dec 2013

The first piece is sewn, leaving about 1-2" open, then after the last piece goes on the octagon, you finish the first seam , as it has something to sew to. Not hard at all (when you remember-haha)don't ask.I'm not Jofrog for nothing- ripit ripit.

mops by mops 29 Dec 2013

Yes, that's how i do it using the sewing machine (at least the squares, haven't done hexagons). However, doing it ITH it would be tricky, so I wondered if Sue had found a way to solve the problem other than cheating with sticky stuff or using a ladderstitch by hand.

spendlove by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

No - I just cheated! I did think I had a solution, but it would only have worked on a larger scale.

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by lilylady 29 Dec 2013

great job, I think they are neat!

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by pldc 29 Dec 2013

Terrific job Sue I have been thinking about this project too! Jofrog has inspired us all, lol hugs Loralye

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by modo 29 Dec 2013

Love it, will share the patttern? Thank you
Happy New Year

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by wilder 29 Dec 2013

That looks great, Hope you can share

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by sewluann 29 Dec 2013

Iit would be so much easier doing it in the machine than by hand. love it. will you share the pattern for the embroidery machine? hope so. would love to try it and show it to my sister sewer group... one way to make it a little eaisier.. i do hope you will share the patttern and instructions. please let me know.

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spendlove by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

I'm not sure if it is easier. It also takes longer.

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by dragonflyer 29 Dec 2013

Oh, Sue...great minds! I have also been experimenting with this...I refer to this as "strip and flip"....turned out great!

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spendlove by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

I love your description!

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by noah 29 Dec 2013

love it and would love to try it :):)Great job Sue hugs Carolyn and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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spendlove by spendlove 29 Dec 2013

And to you!

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