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Dry Ideas Pattern

Create personalized dish drying mats for every season with this versatile pattern! Whether unpieced, strip-pieced, or paper-pieced, this pattern is perfect for beginners looking to learn paper-piecing techniques or strip cutting. Jelly Roll friendly, it’s an excellent project to practice your skills and add a touch of seasonal charm to your kitchen.

Finished Size: 14-1/2" x 16-1/2" or 8" x 14-1/2".

To start planning your next project, shop our vast selection of Fat Quarters and  Jelly Rolls.

Please Note: Bosal In-R-Form Drying Mat Stabilizer is not included - add it below!

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Create personalized dish drying mats for every season with this versatile pattern! Whether unpieced, strip-pieced, or paper-pieced, this pattern is perfect for beginners looking to learn paper-piecing techniques or strip cutting. Jelly Roll friendly, it’s an excellent project to practice your skills and add a touch of seasonal charm to your kitchen.

Finished Size: 14-1/2" x 16-1/2" or 8" x 14-1/2".

To start planning your next project, shop our vast selection of Fat Quarters and  Jelly Rolls.

Please Note: Bosal In-R-Form Drying Mat Stabilizer is not included - add it below!

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Creative Grids 8-1/2" x 24-1/2" Ruler - #CGR824 - Great tool for measuring and cutting long pieces of fabric.

Creative Grids 2-1/2" x 24-1/2" Ruler - #CGR224 - Very handy for measuring and cutting long strips of fabric.

Guidelines Seam Guides 1/2" x 2" - 6ct - Very helpful for making your 1/4" seam measurements more accurate.

Clover Wonder Clips - Assorted Colors - 50ct - Perfect for holding fabrics in place without pinning.

Clover Point 2 Point Turner - Perfect to smooth out curves or achieve crisp points in your projects.

Clover Flower Head Pins - Perfect for pinning fabrics while piecing.

Clover Magnetic Pin Caddy - Extremely helpful for storing your pins securely.

Clover Seam Ripper - Great for "un-sewing" seams.

Frixion Clicker Pen 2 Pack - .7mm Black - Very helpful for temporarily marking fabrics with heat-erasing ink.

Aurifil Color Builder 3pc Set - Carrara - Black/White - High-quality cotton thread for stitching.

Schmetz Topstitch Needles - Size 80/12 - 5ct - Perfect size needle for machine stitching your quilt.

Olfa Splash 45mm Rotary Cutter - Very useful for quick and accurate fabric cuts.

Olfa 45mm Replacement Blades - Always have fresh blades ready when starting a new project.

Karen Kay Buckley Perfect Scissors - 4" - Perfect for cutting oddly shaped or small fabric pieces.

Wool Pressing Mat - 14" x 14" - Extremely useful as a portable pressing surface.

Panasonic 360° Freestyle Cordless Iron - Excellent for portable pressing.

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Summary:

Customers have shared their delightful experiences with this quilting pattern, highlighting its simplicity and fun factor. Many have found it easy to create, often completing the project in about an hour. The finished product is not only functional—perfect for drying dishes or as a mat under a sink rack—but also visually appealing, thanks to the classy fabric and matching thread included. One reviewer did express a wish for the project to be a bit longer, but overall, users appreciate the sturdy design and the valuable tutorial that accompanies the pattern, making it a perfect choice for quilters looking to add a practical yet charming piece to their home.

Note: The summary above is generated automatically based on customer feedback.

Dryer Mat

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Mat inspiration, and so easy to make.

Great Mat for your drying dishes etc.

Posted: (04/08/2025)

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Clara Todd

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Make an Easy and Sturdy Functional Matt

An easy and functional matt to make. Can be used under your sink rack. Very nice looking. Comes with a pattern, classy fabric, matching thread, and insulation. Washable.

Posted: (04/08/2025)

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Dar

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Quick and Cute

It's a fun easy project. Only wish it was an inch or 2 longer.

Posted: (04/03/2025)

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Kathi M

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Dry Ideas pattern

It was fun & simple to make!It only took an hour or so & turned out perfect! Thank you Jen for the great tutorial!!!

Posted: (03/20/2025)

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