The Ray Flower is sweet when you work it up in a tiny thread like DMC’s Cebelia No. 20. I used dark and light shades of blue and a contrasting golden. Feel free to use colors that match your china or kitchen decor.
I sewed the flowers on my placemats. Using fabric glue is another option. With a stiff paintbrush, spread a thin layer of adhesive on the back of the flower, making sure to coat each petal to the edge. Then press in place. I really like GemTac fabric glue, but there are many other good glues on the market.
Ray Flower Placemats and Napkins
You Will Need
- the Ray Flower pattern from Crochet Bouquet
- 3 colors of size 20 crochet cotton (I used DMC’s Cebelia No. 20, 100% Cotton, 405yd/370.5m per ball)
- Hook: Size 7/1.65mm steel hook
- Purchased placemats and napkins
- Sewing needle and thread or fabric glue
- Pins
Instructions
- For each placemat, crochet one large and two small Ray Flowers (page 31 of Crochet Bouquet), changing colors as desired or using the photograph as a guide.
- For each napkin, crochet one small Ray Flower.
- Arrange flowers on placemat and napkin, and sew or glue in place.
