Take-it-with-me Project Mat

I've finished another project from my embroidery class!

This time a Take-it-with-me project mat, which I've made with some stripy canvas that I picked up from Ikea.  I've got a real thing for green at the moment so this was perfect!

The mat folds out flat like this (its a lot bigger than I need really, but never mind!)

Instead of two handles I've put one handle and a band of fabric that this can 'lock' under so that its a bit more secure without being too complicated!!

Then I've used some of the previous classes and have attached some 1 penny pieces using some shisha embroidery and some straight stitches - the metallic thread was from Mollie as part of first week class sign ups and it inspired the coins as the colours match perfectly!

I'm liking how this turned out!