1.Cut 2 pieces of fabric, each measuring 62 cm x 152 cm Cut 2 pieces of fabric for ties, each measuring 122 cm x 4 cm Cut 1 piece of fabric for handle, measuring 62 cm x 10 cm Cut 1 piece of Fibersoft batting, measuring 62 cm x 152 cm 
2.Fold the long sides of the tie to the middle. Fold again and sew along the edge (as shown). 
3.Fold the long sides of the handle right sides together. Sew, turn and then press. 4.Top-stitch both edges of the handle, 0.5 cm in from the edge. 5.Sew Fibersoft batting onto the wrong side of one piece of fabric (the front), 0.5 cm seam allowance. 
6.Fold the ties in half. Sew to the mat front, 0.5 cm seam allowance. Position as shown. 7.Sew front and back together all the way around. Leave a gap for turning. 8.Mitre corners. Turn to right side. Sew gap. Press. 9.Quilt the mat at regular intervals widthwise. Stitch at approx. 5 cm intervals. It is easiest to quilt first at 10 cm intervals and then halfway between the stitching lines. 10.Fold handle ends 1 cm to the wrong side. Press. 
11.Sew the handle to the mat. Position as shown.
