Mug Rugs. . such wonderful projects. They are small and take less time. . right .. nooooooo. I signed up for Sew Happy Geek's Mug Rug Swap v.2 way back when. I was so lucky to get a wonderful partner that loves everything. So the world is wide open. :) Easy right?
A wonky star because it's all the rage. I added the border down the right side because I HATE wasting fabric. Look it totally matches. :)
The quilting was a new experiment for me. This totally adds to the effect of a quilt or a mug rug. This is yet another reason why I haven't finished many quilts. It's the commitment of it all. I didn't feel comfortable using a colored thread and I couldn't bring myself to handstiching. . so I tried this.
The back are the cute cups I purchased for something just like this. I have more of this and other 'coffee' stuff just waiting for mug rugs!
The binding is something else. I used Very Kerry Berry's Single Binding Tutorial . And look it totally worked. Not only did it work but I HANDSTITCHED the binding on. . eep! I'm a rockstar!
I know that it's not perfect but it's so perfect to me and I hope my partner adores it too. For being my first mug rug ever - I'm proud!
Good for you! I haven't made a mug rug yet, but would be so happy to create one this vibrant!
ReplyDeleteThat is a pretty fabulous mug rug. (I haven't made one yet...but it may be on the list for the Solids swap.) I have to say, I think I like a partner who likes everything more than one that doesn't talk. (I fret even more that they won't like what I make.) Did you use a walking foot?
ReplyDeleteI'm in awe that you hand stitched the binding! Go Team You!
ReplyDeleteSo stinkin' cute :)!! I am sure she'll love it!
ReplyDeleteYou should be! It looks great!
ReplyDeletewhat exactly is a mug rug? does it have specific dimensions etc.? I think yours is beeeeautiful!
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