Faithfully Waiting Mat Kit

Description

The Faithfully Waiting Mat Kit is 10″ wide by 15″ oval.  The bird looking over its shoulder (called an embracing position) signifies one who is waiting for their spouse to return.  The bird is a sign of good luck and happiness.  The cream colored background symbolizes purity and the scalloped border represents an ocean with waves for smooth sailing.  The red of the tulip symbolizes strong emotion with faith and trust. The red in the rosette of the Rose of Sharon flower symbolizes safeguard against harm.

Everything you need to start is right in the package including precision cut wool felt, floss, a sewing needle and instructions.

Rating: Apprentice – 12 Hours

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

Instructions:

1. Blanket stitch the cream base to a blue base using blue floss.
2. Layout and pin the parts to the assembly following the box picture.
3. Blanket stitch the stems to the base using green floss.
4. Blanket stitch the bird, wings, tulips, and Rose of Sharon (red and blue backs only) with matching color floss
5. Embroider the legs and feet using a chain stitch with yellow floss.
6. Straight stitch the Rose of Sharon centers using yellow floss.
7. Place the assembly on top of the 2nd blue base and blanket stitch the edges with cream floss.

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.