My Spring Showers Mug Rug
A Raindrop!
When I read about the
When I read about the
I knew right away that I wanted to make a shaped mug rug
and this raindrop image popped right into mind.
This mug rug pattern is my own design.
May you enjoy and want to make one of your own.
I you do, please send me and email and link back to my original design.
To make my raindrop mug rug, I used my
To make my raindrop mug rug, I used my
from
The "jewel" shape from this ruler looks
just like a raindrop to me!
S0 this design shape was sew easy to make!
These are my fabrics.
The print is a fat quarter
(that was a freebie from my favorite LQS)
from
I love this fabric line!
Wish I had more.
The other fabrics are Kona solids, 10" squares and scraps from my stash.
Marti Mitchell Stripper Template
Edit: I had an email question about the smaller ruler I used in these shaped mug rugs. It is from the Stripper Templates @ Marti Mitchell
There are two other shapes in this packet and they are great for cutting from 2.5 inch strips and scraps and charms.
I have had these rulers for some time so I made use of them.
You could cut the same size shapes from the Hex'n'More ruler.
To read how I cut the small jewel shape with the large ruler click HERE
Edit: I had an email question about the smaller ruler I used in these shaped mug rugs. It is from the Stripper Templates @ Marti Mitchell
There are two other shapes in this packet and they are great for cutting from 2.5 inch strips and scraps and charms.
I have had these rulers for some time so I made use of them.
You could cut the same size shapes from the Hex'n'More ruler.
To read how I cut the small jewel shape with the large ruler click HERE
I cut one "jewel" Raindrop and 1" strips of the colors as needed.
I sewed in rounds like a log cabin block.
I trimmed and squared each round with the Hex N More ruler.
Round #1 trimmed and my strips laid out as planned for the rounds.
Katniss helps :)
Continued sewing rounds.
Squared after each round.
Pressed each strip outward as I sewed.
Katniss Approves.
The Hex N More was a useful tool.
Last round
Backing
I cut backing from the fat quarter using my straight ruler to cut as it needed to be larger than the template.
Sandwiched.
I used a light green variegated top thread.
Katniss helps me thread for the quilting.
Quilting is straight line.
I outlined the center motif and then made a
sunburst type pattern rotating outward.
Machine stitched the double fold binding,
2.25 strips cut from the fat quarter.
Hand-sewing the binding to the back
Done!
Thanks for visiting me today for the
| THURSDAY, APRIL 11th |
| Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures |
| Jill @ Apple Avenue Quilts |
| Cathy @ Cathy's Chatter |
| Quilter Kathy @ Kathy's Quilts |
| Marsha @ Quilter in Motion |
| Pat @ Life in the Scrapatch |
| Connie @ Shepody Mountain Crafter |
| Vickey @ Gingersnaps Quilts |
| Danielle @ A Geeky Crafty Life |
| Gwen @ Get More Done...Today |
| Rachel @ Sew Happily Ever After!
for creating and hosting and organizing this lovely blog hop for spring!
Giveaway Time!  This is the main fabric in my mug rug. I love this fabric line from Moda. It is Simply Color by V & Co.
For a chance to win, please leave my quilty kitties and I one comment. We love comments!
Two winners will be drawn and each will receive one FQ.
You do not need to be a follower to win.
I will send these Fat Quarters anywhere in the world.
Winners will be chosen at random.
Please be sure that I have a way to contact you by email to tell you that you have won and to get your mailing address. If you are a no reply blogger, I will pick another random winner. For a 2nd chance to win be a follower and leave me a second comment telling me you are. For a THIRD CHANCE TO WIN, read the NEXT POST, which is also an April Showers Mug Rug and leave one comment on that post. This giveaway will close at Midnight EDT on April 18th. Winners will be announced and emailed on April 19th. Best of luck!
I could not stop at just one.
My post would have been too long to include all the pictures in one post ... 
So for my second
April Showers Raindrop Mug Rug Tutorial
and another chance to win the FQ...
Scroll down to read the next post
or click HERE, too!  I am really enjoying my new mug rugs Linking up with ...  Thanks for visiting my Scrapatch! :-) |
