I wanted to share with you a couple of Mug Rugs I made for my lunch buddies, Ruth and Rhea. We get together every month for lunch and chatter at the local Ice Creamery. (Is it any wonder I can't lose weight?) Rhea always brings special gifts for us, so I thought I would surprise her this time with something I made.
These were so fun any easy. With a fine-tipped permanent black marker I drew a simple cartoon caricature of Ruth and Rhea, then colored them in with crayons. To set the colors, I put wax paper over the colored drawing and ironed it on medium-high heat. Next I added a square scrap of fabric to the left side of the drawing. After a tiny bit of quilting, I added batting, a backing and bound it. Voila!
I think these little mug rugs are so much fun to make. They're a quick project that's sure to catch a smile.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Monday, March 17, 2014
Special projects
Lately I've been doing more crafting than sewing. I have had several
requests from friends to help them with special projects which have
kept me busy.
First there was the cowboy themed poster for a group at church, the Young at Heart.
Next were birthday plaques my friend Jan saw on Pinterest. Such a cute idea! There are tea cup hooks under the months which hold little linked disks that display a loved one's birthday.
Last were the rose pictures. My friend Doris wanted a painting of roses for her birthday and asked me if I could paint one for her. Yikes! Painting flowers is not my specialty. Thank goodness for YouTube videos. I made two because I wasn't pleased with the leaves. Doris seemed happy with them and that's all that matters. Happy Birthday, Friend!
First there was the cowboy themed poster for a group at church, the Young at Heart.
Next were birthday plaques my friend Jan saw on Pinterest. Such a cute idea! There are tea cup hooks under the months which hold little linked disks that display a loved one's birthday.
Last were the rose pictures. My friend Doris wanted a painting of roses for her birthday and asked me if I could paint one for her. Yikes! Painting flowers is not my specialty. Thank goodness for YouTube videos. I made two because I wasn't pleased with the leaves. Doris seemed happy with them and that's all that matters. Happy Birthday, Friend!
Thursday, March 13, 2014
My gifts arrived
I received an email from Toni at Red Boot Quilt Company with my gift pattern, the Carrot Club Bunny Bags. These will be perfect for Easter. I can't wait to make them. She sent a second pattern, too, which I thought was a mistake, but when I asked her, she said she thought I would like it and included it. What a gal! If you have never been to her website, check it out. She is an amazing artist and quilter.
A couple of days later I received the second part of my gift, fabric from Pink Chalk Fabrics. I thought this fabric was adorable. It's called Mademoiselle from Alexander Henry. I don't know what I will make with it yet, but something cute for sure. Any suggestions?
A couple of days later I received the second part of my gift, fabric from Pink Chalk Fabrics. I thought this fabric was adorable. It's called Mademoiselle from Alexander Henry. I don't know what I will make with it yet, but something cute for sure. Any suggestions?
Monday, March 10, 2014
I won!
I can't believe my good fortune! My name was drawn as the winner in the Birthday Club drawing at Red Boot Quilts. As my prize I get to choose a Red Boot pattern of my choice and will receive a $25 gift voucher from Pink Chalk Fabrics. I already know the pattern I want; it is the The Carrot Club Bunny Bags. These bags are SO cute and will be perfect for Easter. If you get a chance, check out Red Boot Quilts. I have bought several of their patterns and appreciate that I can receive them as a .pdf file since Toni Alexander, the talent behind the scene, is from Australia.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Hello!
It's another typical day here in California -- sunny and warm. Gotta love it.
I am a quilter and new to blogging, so I hope you will be patient with me. I enjoy all the blogs I visit and I'm thrilled when they offer free patterns or teach me new techniques. I especially love mystery quilt-alongs. It's so much fun to see what others are doing. The amount of talent in this world never ceases to amaze me.
From time to time I have ideas I would like to share, too, so I decided a blog might be the perfect venue to show others what I am doing. If you love to quilt and craft, I hope you will join me in my new endeavor. I might even throw in a recipe or two. I love to cook. Drop me a line if you like my blog and let me know how I'm doing. Let's quilt something together . . . just because.
I am a quilter and new to blogging, so I hope you will be patient with me. I enjoy all the blogs I visit and I'm thrilled when they offer free patterns or teach me new techniques. I especially love mystery quilt-alongs. It's so much fun to see what others are doing. The amount of talent in this world never ceases to amaze me.
From time to time I have ideas I would like to share, too, so I decided a blog might be the perfect venue to show others what I am doing. If you love to quilt and craft, I hope you will join me in my new endeavor. I might even throw in a recipe or two. I love to cook. Drop me a line if you like my blog and let me know how I'm doing. Let's quilt something together . . . just because.
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