Hello quilting friends! I’m popping in today with a new pattern for you: the Holiday Latte Mug Rug! This is a two-for-one pattern, as it includes instructions for both Christmas and autumn versions. You’ll be stitching up darling mugs featuring evergreen trees or pumpkins, flanked by an area to set your actual mug! The mug… Continue reading New pattern: Holiday Latte Mug Rug
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Crochet a springtime mug rug
Earlier this month, I shared my newest crochet project with you: a cheerful granny square blanket inspired by Fiona McIvor of Sew Happy Creative. Fiona, who is based in the United Kingdom, designs crochet patterns, sells hand dyed yarn and inspires crocheters around the world with her talents. Since I was having so much fun… Continue reading Crochet a springtime mug rug
Autumn mug rugs
While it’s only early September, the leaves are already starting to turn colors in central Minnesota. Autumn is glorious but brief here, so it’s best to embrace the change of seasons. In that spirit, this past weekend I gifted my daughter and my son’s girlfriend with new autumn mugs and mug rugs. If you are… Continue reading Autumn mug rugs
Cross stitch: getting started with a mug rug
Thank you all for your kind, funny and enthusiastic comments about our fish house. We continue to enjoy our time on the frozen lake, particularly when the neighbors wander over to visit and share their snacks. It’s like a block party on the ice. Since my blog post, Stitching while Ice Fishing, I’ve taken baby… Continue reading Cross stitch: getting started with a mug rug
Pretty autumn mug rug quilted with Happy Cloud Batting
Today I want to share a product that is new to me, Happy Cloud Batting, an exclusive line of batting from Fat Quarter Shop. Recently the kind folks at FQS sent me a few packages to play with, and I’m so glad they did. I broke into a package of 80/20 Silky Blend precut 10”… Continue reading Pretty autumn mug rug quilted with Happy Cloud Batting