Mother's Day Mug Rugs

Here in England not only is spring around the corner but so is Mother's Day. It falls on 10th March this year in Britain - only a couple of weeks away. So I thought I would extol the virtues of a mug rug as a Mother's Day gift and it just so happens that I know a couple of designs that are quick and easy to put together with scraps of fabric you have to hand. 

Firstly I would point out the endless possibilities with The Mom/Mum mug rug pattern. You can make this pattern from scraps of unused binding or odds-and-ends in your rag bag and it will still look good. The applique is cut from quick patched units which you can make up in your mother's favourite colours. 

Alternatively, you could give your mother some flowers that will last on her table all year long:

Flower Sidebar Mug Rug from One Block Mug Rugs pattern book

Or how about tea and cake that won't add calories (or cost for that matter). This is the perfect addition to a pack of speciality tea and biscuits (plus it is a great little pattern to have in your library).

Calorie Free Tea and Cake



I know Mother’s Day isn’t until later in the USA, Spain, Mexico, European and Middle Eastern countries. But using one of these quick and easy patterns will mean you have a gift well before time – taking the stress out of last minute purchases.  
 

There you have it - Mother's Day all sewn up!   Sew until next time .....

Heart Pot Holder

courtesy of A Spoondful of Sugar

Check out this lovely little pattern from A Spoonful of Sugar. It is in keeping with our hearts theme for the February Across the Pond Sew Along group.

Our Amy (Amy Made That) has made this wonderful heart cushion and she is sharing a free tutorial showing how to hide a zipper on the reverse.

 

What heart patterns have you come up with? Let me know via a comment below or post them in the Flickr group and share the love.

Snow Days and Spring Days

Valentine Coasters (a free pattern)

How are you getting on with your valentine projects?  You still have time to stitch up a little beauty.  How about a Valentine Hearts mug rug?

Valentine Hearts Mug Rug pattern

If you are all up to date then how about making a spring mug rug to remind you that the snow, wind and rain won’t last for ever.  Such as my free 'Rainbow' mug rug pattern - it is sure to brighten your day:

Rainbow Mug Rug Pattern

If you prefer to look more at the countryside and less to the heavens then look no further than English Rose mug rug pattern.  Floral meets patchwork in this cute little mug rug. 

English Rose Mug Rug Pattern

So there you have – things to do whilst you snuggle up indoors on these cold, damp days.  I think it is time for a little patchwork after all this applique.   Mmmmmm, incoming idea “time to invent a new patchwork block”.   Better jot it down whilst I remember it.  Sew until next time .....