Thursday, April 11, 2013

April Showers Mug Rug Blog Hop!

Today is day 5 of the April Showers Mug Rug Blog Hop and I am so glad that you have stopped by! Thanks to Mdm. Samm (Sew We Quilt) and Erin Davis (Sew at Home Mummy) for thinking up and organizing this wonderful blog hop and inviting me to join.  This is my first blog hop ever so I hope I have done them and you proud.  And without further ado here is my Mug Rug.







 I decided this would be a great opportunity to try out my decorative stitches on my machine.  I had these great fabrics in my stash thanks to winning a door prize at Fabrics Etc. a couple of weeks ago during the Greater Houston Shop Hop.  This is my first time making a mug rug and I found that I still need to figure out how to finish off my binding strips.  I am really having trouble with this step.  I have watched videos over and over, but just don't get it on the first try, ever. LOL

P.S.  After making the above mug rug my granddaughter told me she wanted to keep it.  Then of course my grandson wanted a "boy" one.  So, being the Nana that I am, I whipped one right up for him.  This time it only took me two tries to get the binding right. LOl





Anyways, I hope you will stop by all the other blogs on the hop today.  They are:


Linking up to:

Crazy Mom Quilts

Richard and Tanya Quilts

Sew Much Ado

Kreative Creationz



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Location: Friendswood, TX, USA

59 comments:

  1. krislovesfabricApril 12, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    Nice job on your projects, glad you shared with us today :)

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  2. SharonApril 12, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    Your art mug rugs are wonderful...love the colors and you are right it is a great time to try new stitches......I hope you have a great day.

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  3. RhondaApril 12, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    You are a great Nanna to make a "boy" one. Love the mug rugs!!

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  4. DeeApril 12, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    very creative way to use those decorative stitches we tend to forget about - awesome job!

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  5. Leanne ParsonsApril 12, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    Nice job, especially with the new stitches!

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  6. CarolApril 12, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    I have so many stitches on my machine...what a great idea to play with them on a mug rug. Your grandchildren are very lucky to have a grandma who'll share her beautiful creations with them. I'm so glad you hopped with us! :O)

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  7. Sowing StitchesApril 12, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    These are your very first mug rugs? They look GREAT! :) I'll let you in on a secret...my first mug rugs....well, lets just say they went MIA! When I have a 'fussy binding' I press it, which can 'restore order' rather quickly. Happy Friday! Beulah

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  8. Quilter KathyApril 12, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Fabulous job on your rugs...such fun ideas!

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  9. Deb@asimplelifequiltsApril 12, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    You did a great job on your first mug rugs... the binding will get easier! Love how you created a frame with your stitches.

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  10. Joyce CarterApril 12, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    WOW! These are really cute! I like the idea of using the machine stitches. I have lots and lots on mine that I don't ever get to use so this is a very creative way to use them. Thank you so much for sharing. Great job!

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  11. pinsandneedlesApril 12, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Very cute! I like how you used your decorative stitching...makes it feel like Spring! Love your fabric choice with the boy! Thanks for sharing.

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  12. BethApril 12, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    What cute mug rugs! I love that you found a creative way to use your decorative stitches. I may have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Needled MomApril 12, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Using the decorative stitches for a mug rug is a great idea! Nice work.

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  14. PattyApril 12, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    What CUTE mug rugs. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Judy BApril 12, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Cute, cute, cute! Thank you for sharing.

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  16. GwenApril 12, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    What GREAT mug rugs! I love the fabric you used on your first one and particularly like the idea of using it as a background for trying out some machine stitches--I'm going to have to do that! And the one for your grandson is so cute with the picture of the little boy and his sailboat! Well done!

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  17. Britt-IngerApril 12, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Your mug rugs are awesome. Thanks for sharing

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  18. GillApril 12, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Great mug rugs Toye!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  19. BizyStitchesApril 12, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    I enjoyed your blog and glad you joined in the hop. I'm looking forward to making some mug rugs for myself and to give away.

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  20. Newbie JenApril 12, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    great mug rugs. I love the decorative stitches on the first one. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. StitchesApril 12, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Your mug rugs are precious..thanks for sharing.

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  22. CeciliaApril 12, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Both of your mug rugs are cute. Thank you for sharing.

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  23. apple blossomApril 12, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    love both your rugs very springy/summery looking

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  24. Vroomans' QuiltsApril 12, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Love to see quilters use their machines full abilities - kuddos to you! Cute rugs and thank you for sharing.

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  25. CathiApril 12, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Your mug rugs definitely look like spring! Very cute!

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  26. Linda JApril 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Well done, Toye! I think the mug rugs would be harder to bind than a full size quilt as there is just not a lot of room to work. Glad that the process was getting easier for you on the grandson's requested one. The embroidery stitches are lovely on the granddaughter's choice. Did you plan on making a replacement for your own use now??

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  27. DeniseApril 12, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Your mug rugs are fantastic for your 1st ones and your binding looks great! You'll get the hang if it in no time! Thanks for sharing! hasn't this hop been fun!?

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  28. CathyApril 12, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    I love your mug rugs. They are wonderful!

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  29. PaulineApril 12, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Great show of your mug rugs, they are lovely. I hope you enjoy taking part of the bloghopping thing. Thanks for sharing.

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  30. TammyApril 12, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    They are both great. Good job...I am partial to pink asd my inner girly girl likes to rear her head and tellls tha ti must like the pink one the best of all. What lucky grandchildren you have.

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  31. Marisa GarciaApril 12, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    These mug rugs are so beautiful! I love the fabrics . You did a nice job!
    New follower here via GFC, my day to participate in this blog hop is on April 15, hope you will visite me!
    Marisa.

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  32. Kathy HApril 12, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Great mug rugs and a wonderful way to display all of those beautiful decorative stitches.

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  33. jmnifferApril 12, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Isn't it great when your projects are such a hit?! Thanks for sharing.

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  34. LJApril 12, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Two adorable mug rugs! It's nice to see those machine decorative stitches being used. I use a Fons&Porter tool for joining the start and finish binding strips; I love it. It wasn't expensive and works well.

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  35. MaraApril 12, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Don't you just love how kids help you create more!

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  36. LouApril 12, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Both are cute!!!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  37. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresApril 12, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Great way to try those stitches. Thnx for the inspiration,

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  38. BrendaApril 12, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    Cute mug rugs! I love trying out the different stitches on my machine. Fun idea!

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  39. DeAnna S.April 12, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Great mug rugs. You did a fantastic job! Thanks for sharing.

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  40. ToyeApril 12, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Thanks to everyone who has visited my blog today. I appreciate all the lovely comments and hope I inspired you to try something new.

    Toye

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  41. This Dog's MomApril 12, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    You are such a good Nana! My granddaughter is only two, but I can't wait until she gets interested in things I sew, and gets interested in sewing herself. Your mug rugs are darling!

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  42. newsurfiegirlApril 12, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Love your mug rugs. I bet your grandson was thrilled with his too!

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  43. craftykatApril 13, 2013 at 1:06 AM

    They look great! Gets me thinking I should try some of stitches on my machine!

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  44. Erin @ Sew at Home MummyApril 13, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Beautiful! You did a fantastic job! Thanks for participating in the hop with us!

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  45. { HeatherK @ AReformedHeath'n }April 13, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    I never though of checking out various stitches on a mug rug. Great idea. I really like the "boyish" one, too :) Great job on both!

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  46. ipatchandquiltApril 13, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    Oh boy oh boy, I just love the boy (in the little quilt) ;-)

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  47. paquiApril 13, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Me gusta , queda ideal con los puntos de bordados !!

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  48. Emily CApril 13, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Lovely rugs.

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  49. Karen OApril 13, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Very cute and a great way to try out the stitches.

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  50. AmyApril 13, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Super cute mug rugs! They both are adorable!

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  51. Sunshine GirlApril 14, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    They are both lovely - thanks for sharing.

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  52. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogApril 14, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    great idea to try the stitches and use them for mugrugs, I might use this soon.
    Thanks for sharing ☺

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  53. evelynApril 14, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Very cute. You are a good Nana.

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  54. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleApril 15, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Great job! Fun fabric choices! I shop Fabric Etc...are you local? It's a fun shop as is Pinwheels and Posies.
    Your grandkids are so cute. Really love the 'art quilt' photo of them. Hope you can find someone to make it for you.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  55. SusanApril 15, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Nice use of decorative stitches! Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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  56. GinaApril 15, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Toye, what a great idea to use your decorative stitches for the mug rug! It adds so much detail! I need to use my deco stitches more often! Of course I love the boyish one too! I have 2 so everything is about boys! Thanks for participating and inspiring us!

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  57. Mrs.PicklesApril 16, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    lovely work thanks for sharing!

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  58. MoeWestApril 16, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Great job! You got me thinking about making one with decorative stitches to put in my sewing room, to remind me to use these pretty stitches.

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  59. SimoneApril 16, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Very very nice use of your decorative stitches. Great designs that you worked out so well. Thanks for inspiring!

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