{"id":21083,"date":"2023-12-16T07:10:30","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T12:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=21083"},"modified":"2023-12-16T07:10:33","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T12:10:33","slug":"scrappy-christmas-table-mats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/scrappy-christmas-table-mats\/","title":{"rendered":"Scrappy Christmas Table Mats"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"482\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Christmas-Table-Mat-tutorial-482x650.jpg\" alt=\"Scrappy Christmas Table Mat tutorial. That tree is made up of all the tiniest pieces - how its done is genius!\" class=\"wp-image-22172 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Christmas-Table-Mat-tutorial-482x650.jpg 482w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Christmas-Table-Mat-tutorial-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Christmas-Table-Mat-tutorial-768x1035.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Christmas-Table-Mat-tutorial-111x150.jpg 111w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Christmas-Table-Mat-tutorial.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 482px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 482\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"482\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Christmas-Table-Mat-tutorial-482x650.jpg\" alt=\"Scrappy Christmas Table Mat tutorial. That tree is made up of all the tiniest pieces - how its done is genius!\" class=\"wp-image-22172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Christmas-Table-Mat-tutorial-482x650.jpg 482w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Christmas-Table-Mat-tutorial-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Christmas-Table-Mat-tutorial-768x1035.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Christmas-Table-Mat-tutorial-111x150.jpg 111w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Christmas-Table-Mat-tutorial.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dare I confess to having never made a table mat in my life? First time for everything!! Especially if it involves using fabric scraps:) It's surprisingly easy &#8211; have a go:)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"446\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Scarppy-Mat.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Scarppy Mat\" class=\"wp-image-22174 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Scarppy-Mat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Scarppy-Mat-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Scarppy-Mat-500x279.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Scarppy-Mat-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Scarppy-Mat-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/446;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Scarppy-Mat.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Scarppy Mat\" class=\"wp-image-22174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Scarppy-Mat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Scarppy-Mat-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Scarppy-Mat-500x279.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Scarppy-Mat-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Scarppy-Mat-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For one mat you will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Base fabric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scraps of fabric in greens, shimmery see-through fabric, and a base fabric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fabric for binding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To make:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let's start with the basic mat \u2013 cut out two pieces of fabric and batting measuring 18 by 14 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lay fabric right side down, next your batting and then your fabric right side up. Pin the layers together.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"849\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-layers.jpg\" alt=\"Fabric layers\" class=\"wp-image-22127 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-layers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-layers-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-layers-500x531.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-layers-768x815.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-layers-141x150.jpg 141w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/849;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"849\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-layers.jpg\" alt=\"Fabric layers\" class=\"wp-image-22127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-layers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-layers-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-layers-500x531.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-layers-768x815.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-layers-141x150.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Stitch through the layers with a quilting foot or walking foot (you may like to set your machine to a slightly longer stitch). Use the edge of the foot to guide your next line of stitching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trim the matt to 16 by 13 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Trim-scrappy-matt-base-434x650.jpg\" alt=\"Trim scrappy matt base\" class=\"wp-image-22128 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Trim-scrappy-matt-base-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Trim-scrappy-matt-base-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Trim-scrappy-matt-base-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Trim-scrappy-matt-base-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Trim-scrappy-matt-base.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 434px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 434\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Trim-scrappy-matt-base-434x650.jpg\" alt=\"Trim scrappy matt base\" class=\"wp-image-22128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Trim-scrappy-matt-base-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Trim-scrappy-matt-base-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Trim-scrappy-matt-base-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Trim-scrappy-matt-base-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Trim-scrappy-matt-base.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To make the binding&nbsp;you will need a piece of fabric 2&#8243; wide by &nbsp;62&#8243; &nbsp;long<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold wrong sides together and iron. Pin the edge along the raw edge of the mat. Stitch&nbsp;to the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"401\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding.jpg\" alt=\"Binding\" class=\"wp-image-22166 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-500x251.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/401;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding.jpg\" alt=\"Binding\" class=\"wp-image-22166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-500x251.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fold as per the picture. (Check out our earlier article here on <a title=\"Turning corners with bias binding\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/turning-corners-with-bias-binding\/\">how to turn corners with binding<\/a> if you need more help to get the perfect corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"6bjA2CQwDz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/turning-corners-with-bias-binding\/\">Turning Corners With Bias Binding<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Turning Corners With Bias Binding&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/turning-corners-with-bias-binding\/embed\/#?secret=ZnhRMBYZW3#?secret=6bjA2CQwDz\" data-secret=\"6bjA2CQwDz\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"501\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-the-scrappy-matt.jpg\" alt=\"Binding the scrappy matt\" class=\"wp-image-22175 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-the-scrappy-matt.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-the-scrappy-matt-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-the-scrappy-matt-500x313.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-the-scrappy-matt-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-the-scrappy-matt-150x94.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/501;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-the-scrappy-matt.jpg\" alt=\"Binding the scrappy matt\" class=\"wp-image-22175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-the-scrappy-matt.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-the-scrappy-matt-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-the-scrappy-matt-500x313.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-the-scrappy-matt-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding-the-scrappy-matt-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Stitch all round. Turn over the binding to the other side. Pin and then hand stitch into place (I am sure experienced quilters gain far sharper 90 degree corners but it is my first time!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or use one of your machines decorative stitches to sew the binding from the front while making sure it also catches the edge of the binding on the back &#8211; easy!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"593\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding1.jpg\" alt=\"Binding\" class=\"wp-image-22176 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding1-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding1-500x371.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding1-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding1-150x111.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/593;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding1.jpg\" alt=\"Binding\" class=\"wp-image-22176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding1-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding1-500x371.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding1-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Binding1-150x111.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Next we are going to create the tree using your fabric&nbsp;scraps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut out your base fabric measuring &nbsp;9 by 10 inches. Layer your fabric scraps so you cover the base.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"438\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-scraps.jpg\" alt=\"Fabric scraps\" class=\"wp-image-22126 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-scraps.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-scraps-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-scraps-500x274.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-scraps-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-scraps-150x82.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/438;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-scraps.jpg\" alt=\"Fabric scraps\" class=\"wp-image-22126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-scraps.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-scraps-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-scraps-500x274.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-scraps-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Fabric-scraps-150x82.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Lay your sheer&nbsp;fabric over the top and hold into place with pins. &nbsp;I found a scrap that was shimmery so that adds to the Christmas look but any sheer fabric would look good.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"504\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Fabric-Christmas-Trees.jpg\" alt=\"Scrappy Fabric Christmas Trees\" class=\"wp-image-22132 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Fabric-Christmas-Trees.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Fabric-Christmas-Trees-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Fabric-Christmas-Trees-500x315.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Fabric-Christmas-Trees-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Fabric-Christmas-Trees-150x95.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/504;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Fabric-Christmas-Trees.jpg\" alt=\"Scrappy Fabric Christmas Trees\" class=\"wp-image-22132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Fabric-Christmas-Trees.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Fabric-Christmas-Trees-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Fabric-Christmas-Trees-500x315.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Fabric-Christmas-Trees-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Scrappy-Fabric-Christmas-Trees-150x95.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Set you machine up for free style embroidery (you may have a specialist foot) and drop your dog feed. Machine all over so you capture all your scraps with your stitching. A green thread looked good for the embroidery, but you could also try <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=metallic%20thread&linkCode=ur2&linkId=ef2cfcc0369c2b1e380ea347900a30a9&tag=soseea-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=4WRDGE7KQOSYWZQE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">metallic thread<\/a> for a real glamorous look.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"593\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/machine-embroider-fabric-scraps-500x593.jpg\" alt=\"machine embroider fabric scraps\" class=\"wp-image-22130 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/machine-embroider-fabric-scraps-500x593.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/machine-embroider-fabric-scraps-253x300.jpg 253w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/machine-embroider-fabric-scraps-768x911.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/machine-embroider-fabric-scraps-126x150.jpg 126w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/machine-embroider-fabric-scraps.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/593;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/machine-embroider-fabric-scraps-500x593.jpg\" alt=\"machine embroider fabric scraps\" class=\"wp-image-22130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/machine-embroider-fabric-scraps-500x593.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/machine-embroider-fabric-scraps-253x300.jpg 253w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/machine-embroider-fabric-scraps-768x911.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/machine-embroider-fabric-scraps-126x150.jpg 126w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/machine-embroider-fabric-scraps.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cut out your&nbsp;Christmas tree shape, mine measures &nbsp;9 by 7&#8243;. Pin into place. &nbsp;You can free-hand draw a Christmas tree to your own design. &nbsp;I liked a very simple and minimalist look but no reason you can't go for something more intricate. &nbsp;You can download simple tree templates from lots of sources &#8211; check out <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=christmas+tree+template&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS503US503&espv=2&biw=1517&bih=714&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj959aYw6nJAhUK6yYKHQVUCuUQsAQIGw&dpr=0.9\" target=\"_blank\">HERE&nbsp;<\/a>for some ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"627\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Pin-scrappy-fabric-tree-into-place.jpg\" alt=\"Pin scrappy fabric tree into place\" class=\"wp-image-22167 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Pin-scrappy-fabric-tree-into-place.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Pin-scrappy-fabric-tree-into-place-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Pin-scrappy-fabric-tree-into-place-500x392.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Pin-scrappy-fabric-tree-into-place-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Pin-scrappy-fabric-tree-into-place-150x118.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/627;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Pin-scrappy-fabric-tree-into-place.jpg\" alt=\"Pin scrappy fabric tree into place\" class=\"wp-image-22167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Pin-scrappy-fabric-tree-into-place.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Pin-scrappy-fabric-tree-into-place-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Pin-scrappy-fabric-tree-into-place-500x392.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Pin-scrappy-fabric-tree-into-place-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Pin-scrappy-fabric-tree-into-place-150x118.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Machine embroider down, I have used an applique stitch sometimes called a blanket stitch. You're done!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Close-up-of-scrappy-mat.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of scrappy mat\" class=\"wp-image-22168 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Close-up-of-scrappy-mat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Close-up-of-scrappy-mat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Close-up-of-scrappy-mat-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Close-up-of-scrappy-mat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Close-up-of-scrappy-mat-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Close-up-of-scrappy-mat.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of scrappy mat\" class=\"wp-image-22168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Close-up-of-scrappy-mat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Close-up-of-scrappy-mat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Close-up-of-scrappy-mat-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Close-up-of-scrappy-mat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Close-up-of-scrappy-mat-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I've become a great fan of using fabric scraps and even sweet wrappers using this machine embroidery technique.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sweet-Wrapper-Bauble-Christmas-DIY-Jumper.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1348\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sweet-Wrapper-Bauble-Christmas-DIY-Jumper.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Wrapper Bauble Christmas DIY Jumper\" class=\"wp-image-22224 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sweet-Wrapper-Bauble-Christmas-DIY-Jumper.jpg 900w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sweet-Wrapper-Bauble-Christmas-DIY-Jumper-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sweet-Wrapper-Bauble-Christmas-DIY-Jumper-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sweet-Wrapper-Bauble-Christmas-DIY-Jumper-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sweet-Wrapper-Bauble-Christmas-DIY-Jumper-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/1348;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1348\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sweet-Wrapper-Bauble-Christmas-DIY-Jumper.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Wrapper Bauble Christmas DIY Jumper\" class=\"wp-image-22224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sweet-Wrapper-Bauble-Christmas-DIY-Jumper.jpg 900w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sweet-Wrapper-Bauble-Christmas-DIY-Jumper-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sweet-Wrapper-Bauble-Christmas-DIY-Jumper-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sweet-Wrapper-Bauble-Christmas-DIY-Jumper-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sweet-Wrapper-Bauble-Christmas-DIY-Jumper-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Visit my <a href=\"http:\/\/wp.me\/p3U4gi-1nE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blog<\/a> today to see sweet wrappers transform an old jumper into a Christmas jumper!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Want more <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/70-free-christmas-tree-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas Tree Sewing Patterns<\/a>, please check out the huge roundup of free sewing patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"1zSY8WG8Ml\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/70-free-christmas-tree-sewing-patterns\/\">70+ FREE Christmas Tree Sewing Patterns<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; 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First time for everything!! Especially if it involves using fabric scraps:) It&#8217;s surprisingly easy &#8211; have a go:) For one mat you will need: To make: Let&#8217;s start with the basic mat \u2013 cut out two pieces \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/scrappy-christmas-table-mats\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":309,"featured_media":22202,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":94},"categories":[94,73,64,87,88,63,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21083"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/309"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21083"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21083\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80660,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21083\/revisions\/80660"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}