Candle Mats. Most of all have fun, and enjoy making candle mats with your embroidery machine!

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1 Candle Mats Candle mats or sometimes known as Penny Rugs are a popular item for home decor. Traditionally, candle mats are handmade with wool for a folk art or primitive look. Lunch Box Quilts has created candle mats that can be easily stitched with an embroidery machine for a more contemporary look. The appliqué designs and stipple quilting are stitched in the hoop. With a little assembly and binding, you will have a beautiful candle mat for yourself or a gift. The Lunch Box Quilt samples were made using a good quality 100% cotton fabric. Don t take a chance on fabrics that may not stand the test of time. It s also a good idea to pre-wash and press all fabrics before use. Isacord 40wt polyester was used for the appliqué designs. For the stipple quilting Isacord 40wt polyester variegated thread was used giving the stippling a cheerful look. Start by stitching out the eight sections needed for each candle mat. Refer to the Instructions starting on page 2 for hooping and appliqué instructions. Pages 6 through 8 have the Stitch Sequence Chart for each design. Pages 9 through 12 will guide you through the construction of the candle mat. All seam allowances are ¼ inch. Most of all have fun, and enjoy making candle mats with your embroidery machine!

2 Instructions for Embroidery of Section Wedges Materials Needed for each Candle Mat Background Fabric: This is the fabric that the appliqué design and stippling will stitch onto. You will need to cut eight pieces of fabric 6 x 7. One for each section wedge. Appliqué Fabric: Fabric scraps or pieces of appliqué fabric slightly larger than appliqué design shape. Stabilizer Batting Combo: Each wedge of the candle mat will be stipple quilted in the hoop. To achieve the quilted look, you will need to use a stabilizer/batting combination product. Two such products are Battilizer by Hoopsisters and OESD Fuse and Fleece. You will need to fuse two pieces of the Fuse and Fleece together to achieve the desired loft. Cotton batting used in quilts is not a recommended substitute. Embroidery Hoop Stabilizer/ Batting Placement Stitch Embroidery Hoop Background Fabric Cutting Stitch 1. Hoop the stabilizer/batting product in the embroidery hoop. 2. Thread the machine with embroidery thread and stitch out placement stitch for the first candle mat wedge. 3. Spray wrong side of background fabric with temporary adhesive spray, or use a fabric glue stick. Smooth and secure the fabric over the placement stitches. 4. Place the hoop back on the machine and stitch the cutting line and stitch line. Do not cut the background fabric yet. The entire shape will be trimmed at the completion of the stitch sequence. Page 2

3 Instructions for Embroidery of Section Wedges Stabilizer/ Batting Embroidery Hoop Background Fabric Quilt Stippling 5. Next the machine will stitch the quilt stippling in the section wedge. Isacord variegated 40w polyester thread was used on the cover sample. Placement Stitch Appliqué Fabric Cutting Stitch Trim to Cutting Stitch 6. The typical sequence for embroidery appliqué is the placement stitch, cutting stitch and then the satin stitch. Refer to pages 6 through 8 for the stitch sequence charts for each design. 7. Thread the machine with contrasting thread and stitch out the placement line. 8. Remove hoop from embroidery sewing machine. Do not remove batting stabilizer from the hoop. 9. Spray wrong side of appliqué fabric with temporary adhesive spray, or use a fabric glue stick. Smooth and secure the fabric over the placement stitches. 10. Place the hoop back on the machine and stitch the cutting line stitch. 11. Remove hoop from the machine. Do not remove fabric from hoop. 12. Carefully trim, with small curved embroidery scissors, excess fabric around the shape. Be careful not to cut into the cutting line stitch or background fabric. Page 3

4 Instructions for Embroidery of Section Wedges Placement Stitch Appliqué Fabric Cutting Stitch Trim to Cutting Stitch 13. Repeat steps 7 through 12 for the second appliqué fabric Satin Stitch 14. At this point change the thread to match or contrast with the appliqué fabric, as desired. 15. Place the hoop back on the machine and continue with the satin stitch. Page 4

5 Instructions for Embroidery of Section Wedges Completed Appliqué Design in Hoop Remove from Hoop 16. When design is finished remove from machine and the hoop. Trim with Scissors thru all layers Completed Section Wedge (8) required for each Candle Mat 17. Now you can trim the design with the stabilizer/batting on the outside trimming line. Page 5

6 Stitch Sequence Chart Candy Corn Design Size: 4.95 W x 5.95 H Number of Stitches: 6,976 ± Stitch Order 1. Fabric Section Placement Stitch 2. Section Cutting Stitch (Do Not Cut Now. Cutting is done during the assembly process.) 3. Stipple Quilting Pattern 4. Placement Stitch Top of Candy Corn 5. Cutting Stitch Top of Candy Corn 6. Placement Stitch Middle of Candy Corn 7. Cutting Stitch Middle of Candy Corn 8. Placement Stitch Bottom of Candy Corn 9. Cutting Stitch Bottom of Candy Corn 10. Satin Stitch Candy Corn Gingerbread Man Design Size: 4.95 W x 5.95 H Number of Stitches: 7,391 ± Stitch Order 1. Fabric Section Placement Stitch 2. Section Cutting Stitch (Do Not Cut Now. Cutting is done during the assembly process.) 3. Stipple Quilting Pattern 4. Placement Stitch Body 5. Cutting Stitch Body 6. Satin Stitch Body 7. Satin Stitch; Icing for Eyes, Mouth, Arms, & Legs 8. Candlewick Stitch Buttons 9. Satin Fill Bow-tie Page 6

7 Stitch Sequence Chart Heart Design Size: 4.95 W x 5.95 H Number of Stitches: 7,717 ± Stitch Order 1. Fabric Section Placement Stitch 2. Section Cutting Stitch (Do Not Cut Now. Cutting is done during the assembly process.) 3. Stipple Quilting Pattern 4. Placement Stitch Scalloped Heart 5. Cutting Stitch Scalloped Heart 6. Placement Stitch Inner Heart 7. Cutting Stitch Inner Heart 8. Satin Stitch Inner Heart 9. Satin Stitch Scalloped Heart Leaf Design Size: 4.95 W x 5.95 H Number of Stitches: 6,993 ± Stitch Order 1. Fabric Section Placement Stitch 2. Section Cutting Stitch (Do Not Cut Now. Cutting is done during the assembly process.) 3. Stipple Quilting Pattern 4. Placement Stitch Leaf 5. Cutting Stitch Leaf 6. Step Fill Stem 7. Satin Stitch Leaf Page 7

8 Stitch Sequence Chart Pumpkin Design Size: 4.95 W x 5.95 H Number of Stitches: 7,832 ± Stitch Order 1. Fabric Section Placement Stitch 2. Section Cutting Stitch (Do Not Cut Now. Cutting is done during the assembly process.) 3. Stipple Quilting Pattern 4. Placement Stitch Middle of Pumpkin 5. Cutting Stitch Middle of Pumpkin 6. Placement Stitch Sides of Pumpkin 7. Cutting Stitch Sides of Pumpkin 8. Satin Stitch Pumpkin 9. Placement Stitch Stem 10. Cutting Stitch Stem 11. Satin Stitch Stem Snowflake Design Size: 4.95 W x 5.95 H Number of Stitches: 8,502 ± Stitch Order 1. Fabric Section Placement Stitch 2. Section Cutting Stitch (Do Not Cut Now. Cutting is done during the assembly process.) 3. Stipple Quilting Pattern 4. Placement Stitch Snowflake 5. Cutting Stitch Snowflake 6. Satin Stitch Snowflake Page 8

9 Candle Mat Construction Sew together with ¼ Seam Allowance Press Seams Open FRONT BACK 1. (8) wedges will be needed for each candle mat. 2. Begin by sewing pairs of wedges together with a ¼ seam. Press seams open Sew together with ¼ Seam Allowance 3. Then sew two pairs together with a ¼ seam. Press seams open. Sew together with ¼ Seam Allowance 4. Finish sewing the wedges together by sewing the two halves together with a ¼ seam. Press seams open. Page 9

10 Candle Mat Construction Fabric Backing Right Side DOWN 2¼ round Stabilizer/Batting Assembled Candle Mat Top Right Side UP 5. From the fat quarter fabric for the backing of the candle mat, cut a 16 square. Place the square right side down. Spray the back of the wedge section assembly with temporary adhesive spray. Place the sewn wedges on top, right side up. 6. Cut two 2¼ diameter pieces of the stabilizer/batting product. Spray with temporary adhesive spray and insert into the hole created when sewing the wedges together. Fabric Backing Right Side DOWN Stitch in Ditch in (4) places Assembled Candle Mat Top 7. Stitch in the ditch of the seam between each section wedges and the backing together. Page 10

11 Candle Mat Construction Trim with Scissors 8. With scissors, trim extra backing fabric away. 3 (2) Layers of Fabric Right Sides Together Stitch on the 3 Circle and Trim leaving ¼ Slit Fabric and turn right side out Completed 3 Circle 9. Trace a 3 circle onto the back side of a piece of fabric matching the wedges. Layer with the same fabric right sides together. Stitch on line completely around the drawn circle. 10. Make a slit on one side of the fabric and turn fabric right side out. Press. Attach fabric circle over the hole using your favorite decorative stitch 11. Place the above fabric circle on the center of the quilted candle mat. Pin or temporary spray adhesive into place. With the blanket stitch or your favorite decorative stitch, sew into candle mat. Page 11

12 Candle Mat Construction 2 Strips cut on bias 12. Cut 2 strips on the bias of the fabric for the binding. Line up a 45 ruler along the bottom edge of the fabric. 13. You will need a total of 32 of bias binding for each Mug Rug. Fold Sew Seam 2 Strip Diagonal Seam Raw Edge 14. Diagonally piece the binding strips together with a 1/4 seam allowance and press seams open. Fold the strip in half lengthwise, wrong sides together and press with an iron. 15. With the raw edges of the binding and the candle mat together, stitch the binding around the entire edge of candle mat. As you come to the inner seam, pivot with the needle in the seam and rotate around the scalloped edge. 16. Fold the binding over the raw edge of the candle mat to the back side of the candle mat. Use your favorite machine decorative stitch or hand sew the binding into place. 17. A note of warning: Don t forget to place your candle in a heat resistant holder. Remember not to leave burning candles unattended! Page 12

13 Templates for Candle Mat Center 2 ¼ Circle Templates for Batting/Stabilizer Pieces 3 Circle Template for Candle Mat Fabric Center Page 13

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15 Digital Delivery Each retail package comes with a Digital Delivery card like the one shown below that includes your redemption code. If it is not in your package you need to contact your retailer immediately and let them know. A windows PC with an Internet connection is required for the download of embroidery files and application. Open your browser and navigate to and follow the instructions. CD-ROM Each retail package also includes a CD-ROM that includes all of the embroidery designs in the following formats:.art.dst.exp.hus.jef.pcs.pes.sew.shv.vip.vp3 Page 15

16 Candle Mats Contains 6 embroidery designs with quilt stippling for use in Candle Mats Embroidery Design Size: 5 x 6 Supplies needed for each candle mat 1/3 yard Background Fabric Assorted Scraps for Fabric Appliqués (1) Fat Quarter for Fabric Backing (1) Fat Quarter for Binding 2 yds of Stabilizer Batting such as Battilizer or (1) roll of OESD Fuse & Fleece 80/12 sharp embroidery needles Assortment of 40 wt. embroidery thread Bobbin thread (neutral color) A can of spray adhesive Glue Stick Small curved embroidery scissors Basic sewing supplies (examples: scissors, pins, rotary cutter, mat) Candle Mats shown on cover used Isacord 40wt Polysheen & Polysheen Multi Thread Candle Mats on the cover page designed & stitched by Angela Steveson Each retail package comes with a CD that includes all of the embroidery design files in the following formats:.art.dst.exp.hus.jef.pcs.pes.sew.shv.vip.vp3 In addition it includes a redemption code to download the files directly, for those who prefer that method. EC-CA1-DD Warning: This pattern contains copyrighted designs for home non-commercial use by the original purchaser only, and is protected under US and International Laws. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this product, or any portion of it, is forbidden. This means that you may not stitch out the embroidery designs and sell, barter, or trade any quantity for any reason. info@lunchboxquilts.com V1.0 Copyright 2017 by LBQ Newco, LLC