Aren't they cute?

If I've worked hard during the week (and I usually have) I like to reward myself on the weekend with a little, fun project.  It's especially rewarding when the project takes only 3 or 4 hours.

My friend M. had this cute Canada Maple Leaf hot pad on the left that her aunt had made for her when she (the aunt) was taking some quilting lessons.  I borrowed it Saturday evening to reproduce it.

These two hot pads are the end result.  Lots of fun to make and a quick easy project.