WOVEN FABRIC MAT

Join us to learn a fun technique for making woven fabric floor mats, wall hangings, table runners, placemats, etc.  Perfect for leftover 2 ½ inch strips or jelly rolls.  Batik fabric works best, or starch quilting fabric well.  Can be made with or without batting and can be made any size.  We will make a small mat size to learn the technique.

FABRIC CUTS:  10 strips 2 ½” wide by 22-24” long for “warp”
                           16-20 strips 2 ½” wide by 14-15” long for “weft”
                           2 pieces 20” wide by 24-25” long for backing (1 piece same size batting if using)
                           2-3 strips 2 ½ wide by WOF for binding

FABRIC CHOICE:  Fabric choice is completely up to you.  Use two different fabrics for a more “uniform” pattern.  3-4 fabrics will make a more “variegated” pattern.  All different fabrics will make a more “confetti” pattern.

PRIOR TO CLASS (if possible):  On all 2 ½” strips, fold each long side edge into wrong side center and press flat.  This makes 1 ¼” wide strips with long sides meeting in back (wrong side of fabric) center.  Like a single fold bias tape, but NOT cut on the bias and not sewn together.  Can use a 1 ¼” bias tape maker or sashing tool to make the strips.  

Full instructions will be provided day of class.