Experienced embroiderers all have their favorite ways to do things but we offer this tutorial on how we make Patrick's quilted mug mats, hot pads, and trivets in the hoop. Take a look and see if you'd like to try our technique by downloading the tutorial:

Quilting Mats in the Hoop

Are you new at binding or looking for some foolproof techniques? Learn how to make straight grain or continuous bias binding. Patrick's tutorials on binding are his most requested and we share them, here:

Patrick's Binding Basics

Here are some instructions for a fast and easy was to add an optional hanging loop to the square mat/hotpad:

Add an Optional Hanging Loop

Watch this video and learn how Patrick applies straight grain binding:

Straight grain binding

Patrick teaches how to create bias binding, economically, in this video. Learn how to calculate how much binding you need and how much fabric it requires. Much easier to learn if you can watch! Take a look:

Creating continuous bias binding strips

Learn how to apply bias binding, from start to finish, in this video:

How to finish with bias binding

Click here to download a PDF file containing the templates used to cut the shapes of the mats.

Round and Square Mat Templates