New bath mats



Frith and I both made the bathroom mat from Handmade Home, in the same week, coincidentally. It's a fun and quick project. I managed to get mine all made from start to finish while Isla was sleeping, which says a lot, because her day sleeps are very often short and interrupted.
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Frith emailed me the picture of hers a few days ago. When I told her I was going to show them on here she said she'd send me a better picture. But I think this photo is just perfect. Don't you think? Just look at those gorgeous baby toes.



The mat is made using an old towel. I used half of the towel for the bottom of the mat and then the rest of the towel is cut into strips and sewn on top. I used fabric from an old sheet as my middle layer.
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I like how the addition of a new little something to a room can freshen it up.
And this one feels so soft underfoot.

13 comments

Sharonnz said...

Love! Refreshing colour combos!

Rhea said...

They look lovely.
Coincidentally, I just started this project last night. You've inspired me to get it out and finish it despite being so tired from school holidays!

Angie said...

I keep seeing this little project around the place....it is such a great looking project, I'll have to get the book.

I love the colours you both used.

Sara said...

I recognized the bathmat before I could even read it! I finished reading that book cover to cover a few weeks ago and can't wait to start a project from it. Now which one should I choose....

Yours looks great!

Our Green Nest said...

So so pretty! Love both of them!

sarah said...

it turned out great! I love the floral pattern!

Rachel said...

Love this idea! Our bathmat is terrible and I haven't been able to find one I like. And guess what I happen to have in my closet? An old bath towel and a patterned sheet I love. Weekend project!

Heart Felt said...

They look great ~ YES love those baby toes! xx

BellaBree said...

hey doll! I made a patchwork type of one last week, and low and behold Tiny Happy posted the same style of one...teehee, us gals must think in streamlined thoughts!....cute mat sugar!

pink and green mama MaryLea said...

Lovely!! I've been wanting to make one too, this might just be the push I need to do it. I think it would make a lovely addition to our bathroom (that I just repainted) : )

Leah said...

I love your mat. So on my to do list. I made a little garden thanks to you...yay go check it out. Thanks for the shove. lol

Unknown said...

I love these china bathmats specially the color combination you used thanks for sharing this kind of information and please keep updating us.

Mindee said...

So colorful and pretty!! I love the greens and blues!