I spent a little time today making a mug rug. This one looks really good. I think I might put it on Etsy. I traced the leaves from actual leaves in my yard. Did a little thread sketching on them and then echo quilted the whole thing. The background is actually a piece of leftover fabric from curtains I made about 10 years ago. Scary to think I have fabric older than my children!!! Good news is I didn't have to buy anything! Maybe I can use up some of my scraps! I bought the binding for my Memory quilt. I plan on having it finished next week.
I saw this great idea on Quilt Times, it's a Christmas Quilt Along. Here's a
link. Basically, you spend a day sewing for Christmas and post pictures. I can do that....actually I already have. The Memory quilt is a Christmas gift and the CD cover is a Christmas gift. I'm pretty sure someone will be getting a mug rug, I just haven't decided who! They are just so much fun to make.
2 comments:
Those leaves look really good. And to trace them from actual leaves from your garden - what a smart idea!
I'm also planning to participate in the christmas-quilt-along (unless I have to work) -see you there!
Your mug rug is GREAT. I love it. Look forward to seeing you and Kirsten (and anyone else who'd like to join in) on Saturday.
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