This is a fabulously simple project, you can protect your table from hot plates and make stunning table mats at the same time. These mats have a lovely retro Christmas feel, but they could be made in any fabric, and would also make a very welcome gift. The mats have a layer of Insul Bright Heat resistant wadding inside, enabling you to put a hot plate or pot onto the mat and still protect your table. The table runner also is heat resistant with a layer of the Insul Bright