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| Three Kings Mug Rug |
Well it is here - Christmas is upon us with all the joy, wrapping, baking, sharing, laughing and fun that it brings.
I have just had one unexpected gift so far this year but I was ready as I always keep a few Mistletoe mug rugs wrapped up underneath the tree so I was able to reciprocate immediately (from my Christmas Mug Rug pattern book).
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| Even a small coaster using part of a pattern makes a lovely gift. (Here I have used the Mistletoe mug rug pattern.)) |
Normally I would be rushing around (well if the traffic would let me rush) frantically thinking, spending, queuing for a reciprocating gift - but not this year. This year I am economizing using whatever fabric I have to hand to make personal gifts for friends and family.
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| I tailor the gift to the recipient. Here I have made the Music mug rug from my Hobby and |
I tailor the mug rug or gift to the recipient - it makes the hand-made token even more special and is always greatly appreciated. The Music mug rug above is for a friend who is a keen piano player. (You can find this pattern in my Hobby & Fun mug rug book - also available from Amazon.)
So, if you still need a couple of last minute gifts, pop over to my Etsy shop, download a pattern and create something seasonal using whatever scraps you have to hand They are quick and easy to put together and what is more, you might find yourself unwinding from the hustle-and-bustle of the season with the whir of the sewing machine and the rhythm of the stitches.
What great little mug rugs!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you! Looking forward to all your projects in 2013!
I look forward to getting to know you better in 2013 Ginette. So glad you like my little mug rugs. Have a lovely Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year.
DeleteA very Merry Christmas to you and yours as well! I took your idea and expanded it to 'snack mats' for my g-kids. Bigger than a mug rug but smaller than a place mat. I made them Christmas themed and added a glass mug etched with Christmas designs. It's my hope that when they get these out each Christmas, they'll remember their grandma...
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your ideas for 2013
That is a beautiful idea! When I am a grandmother, I will try to do the same thing!!
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And they look fab Katie. Your grandchildren will just love your mug rugs. Nice work. Pop back in 2013 for a chat and some fun.
DeleteHave a lovely Christmas,
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Gorgeous mug rugs...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.May the coming year bless you and your family with everything that your hearts desire.
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And to you Usha, I hope 2013 brings you nothing but good things and lots of fun.
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I can't wait for 2013 to come, and join in on your new ideas and patterns! What fun it will be to share projects and fabrics and ideas!!
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The friends I have made this year have been the best part of it - you've made my little mug rugs look so lovely and I love the 'home' one you have on your blog header. Thank you Susie for your support, friendship and skills.
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Wonderful meeting you this year, Amanda! I have learned a lot from you during the Zakka challenge. And it looks like 2013 will be an exciting year too. Looking forward to see all the new projects.
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Dear, dear Simone,
Delete2013 will bring us many things, of that I'm sure - some good, some not so good. But whatever it brings, we'll find some time for some fabric fun together.
Have a lovely holiday.
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Merry Christmas Amanda.
ReplyDeleteI am wishing that my printer would work, so that I could get another of your patterns.
I just finished the Two Elephants one and blogged about it today.
It was so much fun to make and I love how it turned out.
Your patterns are so lovely.
Kind regards
Liz
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You have made my elephant pattern look so adorable. I just love those ears. I also see you have been busy with many other sewing items. I love your blog - it is like peeking through the curtains into your sewing room.
ReplyDeleteI hope to peek a lot more throughout 2013.
Happy Holiday.
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