It
has been a busy weekend. Firstly I have
submitted an article and pattern to an online quilting magazine – I will tell you more
if it is accepted. Next my sister asked that I create a mug rug that she
can have on her coffee table for the spring/summer.
She currently has my Snowman mug rug on her table but she wanted something a little more indicative of spring being around the corner. So I combined spring fabrics with a little fussy cutting (my sister loves owls) to create the Paddles Mug rug from my One Block Mug Rugs book:
Courthouse Sidebar meets the Paddle Block (Both from my One Block Mug Rugs book) |
Butterfly Patch Mug Rug pattern |
I
love this pattern – it is so quick and easy to put together yet looks so cute. I made two – one in green and brown and
another in red polka-dots. It is one of the patterns included in my Animal & Pets pattern book available via Etsy or Amazon.
You can never have too many mug rugs - especially when they are cute and practical!
I
have also been checking out Susie and Amy’s blogs – both are hosting a
giveaway in the Quilting Gallery Blog Party.
Amy has a stunning mug rug and a snazzy pin cushion to give away.
Whilst Susie is giving away a charm pack
of Tonga treats.
Go and leave a comment for a chance to win - both end on 17th March (click on the link or the pictures). I came up with a very unique (and typically Patchsmith) comment for Susie's giveaway - check it out.
And finally a little reminder for all
of you participating in the Quilting Gallery swap that the
posting deadline for international is 11th March and for domestic
(own country) it is 18th March.
Drop into the Quilting Gallery Flickr group for pictures
of the two mug rugs that have been made – they are awesome. It has been a real pleasure to be part of
this mug rug swap – everybody is so friendly and enthusiastic not to mention
talented. My little patterns never
looked so good!
Now it's time to put my feet up with a nice cuppa and a Garibaldi biscuit. Sew until next time .......
I am crazy about your new hedgehog mug rug! So adorable!
ReplyDeleteWho can resist those dear little hedgies??
ReplyDeleteAnd the butterfly and flowers just make me happy !
I hopped over to the flickr page at Quilting Gallery for the Mug Rug Swap! How delightful and inspiring it is to see the different mug rugs showing up.... all unique and cute as buttons!! Love them all.
Susie
There is something so charming about hedge hogs! Love yours and I think a mug rug is a perfect showcase for all of your "art".
ReplyDeleteYour mug rug patterns are such fun.
ReplyDeleteI just bought House and Home (my first but not my last) and can't wait to make it up.
Margaret
Love your hedgehogs. Adorable.
ReplyDeleteIn the Netherlands we call them egel.