Monday, March 5, 2012

Mini Quilt Challenge.....My Mug Rug Entry



Yay!!  I finished my mug rug and now I'm posting my entry up to the Mini Quilt Challenge.

Modern Mini Challenge


As you may have read in my previous post, this is my first attempt at a Mug Rug and my first time ever for Free Motion Quilting.  I decided to practice and practice to really make this Mug Rug something special.

One think I know for sure is I love when the idea in my mind translates perfectly to the design in my finished piece.  I'm including a few photos of progress along the way.

I had so much fun making this mini quilt and now I know I definitely need to try my hand at another mug rug.  This has been such a fun way to experiment and try my hand at something totally new.

I hope you enjoy my piece......

The beginning stages, paper-pieced branch
with hand appliqued blossoms

Sewing on the binding....I decided to go with the brighter
pink print I used for the larger blossoms.  I just loved the contrast!


My finished piece....ready for a cup of coffee and a snack!

A closeup on the quilting.  I added this little cherry to my
FMQ design.  I just love how this added to the overall
look of the finished piece!


Happy Sewing!!

11 comments:

  1. I love cherry blossoms! Cute little mug rug!

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  2. Very pretty! Makes me think of spring!

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    1. One of my favorite things about spring, new life!

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  3. Very cute! I'm trying to get the hang of FMQ too. I still need lots more practice until I'm ready to use it on an actual quilt. Love the little cherry design!

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    1. Thanks! The FMQ took me a while to figure out and a lot of patience.

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  4. How delightful! I noticed the cherries right off - great accent! Good luck in the challenge!

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  5. I just commented on the last post then saw this. I feel so behind the times!! Love the finished version of it. The quilting is awesome!! Good luck in the challenge =D

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by to check it out!

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  6. Oh I love your mug rug! So pretty!!

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