Learning New Things

Sometimes I like to play around and mug rugs are a perfect way to try new ideas without a huge commitment of time and materials.

Do really BRIGHT and LOUD colors work together?

Can I make flying geese and how in the world should I quilt them?

I love wonky stars... can I make one to fit a mug rug?

How hard can something like this be?  (Answer: Not hard, just time-consuming... there has to be an easier way!)

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Give-away News!

Heidi of Handmade by Heidi is celebrating her 2nd blog-iversary AND her 500th follower by having TWO give-aways!  

First give-away: a layer cake of "Soiree" by Lila Tueller for Moda. 

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Second give-away:   3 Kaffe Fassett FQs and an "idea" journal.

Thought you all would like to know...  

It's All Debbie's Fault!

Yes, it is indeed all the fault of Debbie of Homemaking Dreams... not only did she make a darling mug rug... she found the perfect mug to go with it!

Debbie shared where she found the mug and off I went to find me one!  The two "Hope" mugs left on the shelf were slightly damaged but the "Joy" mug was perfect!

 

It looks kinda peachy in this photo but it's more mauve.  The mug and mug rug went in yesterday afternoon's mail to a cousin who is a breast cancer survivor.

Now, I'm gonna have to try making flying geese... I haven't done that before... and YES, that's all Debbie's fault too!     *lol*

Spring in a Box

I'm off work this week for Spring Break... and it's been one cold, dreary, and wet week.  Hard to believe it's the last day of March and it's 42 degrees out.  *shiver*

Went out to lunch with a long-time friend and then to her (and her hubby's) new 100 yr old house they're remodeling.  What fun to see the new addition and all the work that's been accomplished and talking about her decorating and gardening plans... so exciting!

There were tulips and daffodils and pansies throughout their new neighborhood.. so cheerful and spring-like... but it was drizzling rain and oh so chilly.  Driving home, I thought about what needed doing around the house and what I could do to brighten up such a dreary day.... to my surprise, a day-brightener was awaiting me on the front porch.

Yes, the mail carrier had left two packages for me!   And yes, I opened them right away!

And since we all know that fabric has to breathe, I just had to unwrap it... and touch it... and pat it...

An Amy Butler Soul Blossoms FQ bundle... and coordinating solids...  yes, indeed.  Suddenly, the day was MUCH brighter!