October 2011 part 2

Coffee Bag welcome mat

Materials needed:

- $3.00 mat from thrift store, yard sale, Ross or any other discount store. Or maybe an old one you have around the house in need of a fresh look.

- One burlap coffee bag:  with awesome design of one of your favorite coffees. You can find these online or at your local coffee roaster.

- Thread

- Electrical tape or Duct tape

The Indian summer has just arrived and is passing us by as quickly as it got here. Like most of you, I have pumpkin fever and love to get out of the cold weather with a nice cup of coffee or hot chocolate. I decided to wait on my pumpkin project due to the weather. However, I found a nice indoor project to enjoy. My stove and my cup of coffee inspired this project. I sought out a visit with my local coffee roaster, Alta Organic Coffee Roasters, located in Davenport, CA. you can visit them at: www.altaorganiccoffee.com . Ask for Patti.

After sharing a nice cup of freshly roasted coffee, I started to go through the many awesome burlap coffee bags they had available for purchase. I must say, there are so many wonderful designs. I picked several not knowing which one I could bear to cut and sew.

I recently was disappointed with doormat shopping. I ended up going with a basic non- exciting  $3.00 doormat I thought I could make into something more awesome for this Fall Season. It was a perfect match with the burlap coffee bag.

Step No.1

Pick an awesome coffee burlap bag to cut and use for mat top.

Step No.2

Measure mat

Step No.3

Select area of burlap bag to cut desired size for matt. Remember to add 3-4 inches to all sides to fold over later for a seam.

Step No.4

Sew around edge of matt with burlap bag on top in desired area.

Step No.5

Sew diagonally across mat to hold burlap down to matt securely.

Step No.6

Fold extra burlap over the edge to create a smooth edge, and then sew it down.

Step No.7

For extra strength add Electrical tape or Duct tape to edge of seam on the bottom side to prevent seam ware.

You’re done! Place your coffee bag doormat in front of your fireplace, in your bathroom, in front of your sink, in front of your front door, etc.; wherever you want to enjoy the awesome doormat.