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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Mug Rug Central

After finishing my last quilt, I decided that I needed to work on something just a wee bit less massive. So I decided to start making some Mug Rug/Trivets for Christmas gifts. So this is my first attempt at a Mug Rug.

Finished size is 7 1/2" x 11 1/2".  Is that too BIG???

 I used a layer of Insul-Bright and a layer of Warm and White batting. I was thinking that it could be used as a trivet, if the recipient preferred.

The back

I used some scraps from my last quilt (Stratified Layers of Life and Love). I even had just enough of the faux piped biding that I used in the quilt to go around this little Mug Rug.
 I figured I get a mug at the dollar store and make some peanut brittle or fudge to go with this for Christmas presents. I think that works.




stitch by stitch
Color Me Quilty!

Pat

16 comments:

  1. Nice! The pebbled X reminds me of one of those sea shells that are big and round (I so dont even know what they are called - so bad, google couldn't help me).

    I dont know about the size, we just toss our glasses and mugs all over the furniture here. :)

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  2. Wow - your quilting is amazing!!!! Well done!

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  3. Great idea. Everyone loves pretty tea and coffee or kitchen things. Your compact quilting is a fabulous feature.
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  4. I love it, that would be a great gift.

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  5. Great job on the stitching, its a fun way to practice new techniques.

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  6. Susan are you thinking of a sand dollar?
    Love this mug rug/ trivet. I think it's a fantastic idea for a gift. I was thinking the same thing a few days ago, and I really need to get busy!

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  7. Love your quilting, especially in the orange and red sections. I thought the exact same things as potential gifts -- an inexpensive mug to coordinate with a pretty mug rug.

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  8. What a beautiful mug rug! So beautiful quilted! I love this!

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  9. Hi Pat! Your mug rug is beautiful. Love the free motion quilting!

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  10. Love the colors and the quilting! I'm thinking of making mug rugs for holiday gifts too.

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  11. I don't think they are too big. You've inspired me to practice quilting on smaller projects....:)

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  12. Hi Pat! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such lovely comments. I love your mug rug and the FMQ just makes it so special! I wanted to also let you know that you're a no-reply blogger. If it is not your choice, there is a tutorial from Fluster Buster that can help you easily fix it. Nice to meet you!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  13. Loving all of those awesome designs! You did a great job!

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  14. Great gift idea! I might copy you :) I love those vibrant colours you've used in this one :)

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  15. Great quilting Pat -- and perfect gift for the holiday. Karen on Keuka

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