English Holly Mat Kit

Description

The English Holly Mat Kit makes a holiday mat that is approximately 8″ × 12″ in size. It has the leaves and berries of the old English holly bush on a cream mat accented with a double-layer red mat backing.

Everything you need to start is right in the package including precision cut wool felt, floss, a sewing needle and instructions.   You can even download our instructions before you buy the kit to check it out.

Rating: Apprentice – 4 Hours

This product is Made in the USA in our Shop in Colfax, California.

Instructions:

1. Center and pin the cream mat to a red mat base
2. Blanket Stitch it in place
3. Arrange and pin the leaves and berries as shown on the box cover
4. Blanket stitch the leaves and berries in place
5. Pin the 2nd red mat base to the back
6. Blanket stitch the outer edge.

Our wool felt is Made in the USA from wool grown in the USA.  It is a blend of 35% wool and 65% rayon.

Why A Blend? 

• Our goal was to have a blend that is close to the wool/cotton blend which has been in use for hundreds of years through out the world.
• The wool/cotton blend was favored over 100% wool or 100% cotton as the combination provided much better service
  • The wool provided strength and warmth while the cotton added breathability and softness to touch.
  • It was an ideal combination for all kinds of weather and purposes.
• Rayon and cotton are almost identical with cotton being a little bit softer and rayon being more silky or shinny on the surface.

How are Rayon and Cotton Different?

• Rayon is made from cellulose, a carbohydrate plant substance, derived from wood and wood pulp which is then made into fibers.
• Cotton is made of cellulose fibers from the cotton plant.