| I like to use the embroidery stitches on my machine to make the bunny's eyes and whiskers. |
| I made up a few in different colors, using fabric from my fabric stash. |
| I like to use the embroidery stitches on my machine to make the bunny's eyes and whiskers. |
| I made up a few in different colors, using fabric from my fabric stash. |
I have been working on a little project for the past few weeks and I finally get to share it with you. I am a guest blogger at Quilter’s Candy today, and I’m sharing a Scrappy Mug Rug Tutorial there! If you’re visiting for the first time, welcome! You’re about to find out how much I love mug rugs, and how much I love to share ideas and tips for all things quilty.

This project is a fast and easy one to make. It’s perfect for using up those small scraps, but ...
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| Following the pattern directions, I traced out the design onto the paper side of my fusible web and then ironed it onto the ... |
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| Following the pattern directions, I traced out the design onto the paper side of my fusible web and then ironed it onto the ... |
Happy Valentine's Day!
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and I have a couple of cute patterns for you that I put together for OLFA. There's a cute scrappy mug rug and a fun heart garland. Both projects are free thru OLFA . There's still time to finish these projects in time for Valentine's Day!
Go dig thru your fabric stash, I bet you can find some red, pink and cream fabrics that will work!
Also, stayed tuned on Monday for the next Mondays with Marcus series III! We are all diving into color!
Have ...
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Happy Valentine's Day!
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and I have a couple of cute patterns for you that I put together for OLFA. There's a cute scrappy mug rug and a fun heart garland. Both projects are free thru OLFA . There's still time to finish these projects in time for Valentine's Day!
Go dig thru your fabric stash, I bet you can find some red, pink and cream fabrics that will work!
Also, stayed tuned on Monday for the next Mondays with Marcus series III! We are all diving into color!
Have ...
read moreFor Day 2 of our 12 Makes of Christmas we are replaying a video you all went nuts for last year.
The Scrappy Christmas Tree Mug Rug tutorial has pulled in nearly 50,000 views and the FREE pattern to go with it has been downloaded more than 4,500 times since we released it last year!
These turn out so cute, they’re fast to make and its a great way to use up all those Christmas scraps. But if you wanted everything to coordinate, you could always cut your scraps from a charm pack.
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read moreAh, I can already smell the cinnamon spice in the air! It’s time to snuggle up in your favorite quilt and grab a hot cup of tea, and enjoy a nice Netflix holiday movie! This is my favorite time of year to sew (who isn’t, right?) to sew several small projects in order to make plenty for myself and my loved ones. I’ve noticed that mug rugs are all over the internet and I can totally see why because it checks all the boxes of what I’m looking forward to sewing!
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Hi, Makers!
The holidays are around the corner and it’s that time of the year where we makers really shine! Today, I would love to talk about something a little different, deeper than just sewing, and it’s about the wonderful gift of giving. What it really means to make something with your heart and hands and give them to the people you love and appreciate. Last year was a very difficult one, due to the pandemic affecting every one of us. Most of us couldn’t spend holidays at home with our families as some are sick and ...
Nothing says holidays like handmade. Instead of spending all of your time this year trying to figure out what to buy for that special someone in your life, harness all of that creative energy into a unique crafty gift! Handcrafted gifts come from the heart, each stitch placed carefully with love.
Remember that when it comes to handmade gifts, Jenny always says “finished is better than perfect.” Wrap up any fears you have about creating a homemade gift and show off your craftsmanship with an easy gift idea that will be adored this holiday season!

It’s never ...
read moreThe Island Batik Challenge for July urged us to get an early start on Christmas and other end of the year holiday projects!
In my first Island Batik Ambassador Box, I had received a strip set of Holly Holiday fabric, designed by Kathy Engle. With deep red/dark green colors and reindeer/pine shaped trees it screams Christmas. Naturally I set it aside for the July challenge.
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| Holly Holiday Strips |
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I chose to make a tree skirt.
We have a small Christmas tree and some years we even put it up, when we are not traveling. If I make ...
read moreI finally got some stitching done this weekend. The Missouri TOGA (Treadle On Gathering & Academy) is having a mug & mug rug exchange. I found several different mugs, then made some mug rugs to match. One will be for the exchange, and the others will be for sale (funds to benefit the TOGA) in case someone comes that doesn't have a mug & mug rug, but still wants to participate in the exchange.
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| set for the exchange |
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| front of mug |
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| back of mug |
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| two similar mug rugs |
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| mug/teapot with mug rug |
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| mug rug set |
I used a pattern for the ...
read moreThis is a fun little mini quilt that can be used as a mug ...
read moreThis is a fun little mini quilt that can be used as a mug ...
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