Table Mats by Connie Lam of Lamacek Two years ago, Connie Lam introduced her design for a metal lounge chair at a Brooklyn furniture show. The lounger provoked a fair amount of interest, but nothing like its bright orange cushion, which Ms. Lam had made by bundling together different sizes of rolled-up felt. People asked if the cover could be made into coasters or placemats. And though Ms. Lam described the work of sewing the felt rolls as "super-tedious," she took the hint. Her table pads are about 9 by 7 inches, and can be used as trivets. The pads are $95 at ABC Carpet & Home, 888 Broadway (19th Street), (212) 473-3000, abchome.com. Runners that are 30 by 12 inches are available for $375 from Ms. Lam's company, Lamacek; information: lamacek.com.