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Wednesday 3 February 2016

Mug Rugs

I've had fun for a few hours playing with a small gift for some folk who've journeyed with me over several years and our association will take a different form in the future.  Mug rugs are a great way to say, 'Hey, you're special, but I don't want to overwhelm you with a quilt'. (At least that's my rendering).
So I had some scrap fabric that seemed spot on and I had fun with the different quilting and binding.
 
Rather than just make them the regular rectangle shape, I thought the tumbler added a smidgen of whimsy that I like - maybe a glass shape? Anyway I meet with my friends tomorrow when I plan to hand them out in a bunch and I may have to explain (they're non sewers) just what they are and what they're for - simplest explanation I can think of is 'fabric coasters', so I hope they get that. 

Sometimes just doing a small project, especially one that is for a gift just inspires me. And so, back to the quilts I have in progress - much larger quilting but still satisfying. 

Linking up to Quilt Story; Freshly Pieced and Confessions of a Fabric Addict. 
Until next time,
Lynn

10 comments:

  1. They're cute. I like the wonky cut.

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  2. Nothing like thinking out of the box. Those are way too cute. I explain mug rugs to my non sewing friends this way: they are bigger than a coaster, smaller than a placement, with a bit of room for a treat next to your beverage.

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    1. Thanks Marcy that's a great description, I'll use that next time.

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  3. Yes...cute cute cute. How did you do the lettering???

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    1. Hi Valerie, the lettering was actually some fabric with verses on it (not that clever!).

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  4. Lovely idea! Did your friends 'get it' that they are coasters? Hope so!

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    1. Thanks Sharon, they did and they appreciated them - isn't that nice!

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  5. These are super cute! The verses are a nice touch to a thoughtful gift.

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