Just when some of you commented how well organized I am, things got out of control. Two weeks without sign of creating. Oh well, that's life. We all have one.
Let's talk about my detour. As others I want to use as much of my stash this year as possible. I made those woven hearts last year and they just waited for the right project. I knew the time has come while reading Amanda's post.
I just needed some quick easy project. You can find tutorial for those here.
At first I played with decorative stitch.
I also played with some organic lines. Those are not straight for sure.
I used some batting scraps and the backing are also scraps. Binding is leftover from my previous quilts. I don't really measure when I have enough fabric. I really like this dots and stripes combo.
As I would like to keep that organized image I'm also working on my Q4 list projects. Paper piecing is the thing for next week. See those scraps I created while making the first wreath. I just have to use them for another one.
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The combination of hearts, dots, and stripes works really well in these mug rugs, Vera! I love the woven heart look - it makes me feel all sappy and sentimental and think of my wonderful husband and partner. :)
ReplyDeleteThe quilting with the lines with hearts is really cute!
ReplyDeleteOrganic lines are better than straight lines ;) and omg, that heart quilting! Love! Sometimes you just need a small project.
ReplyDeleteAdorable mug rugs! I love the similarity yet unique-ness (is that a word?!) of each one. That backing fabric is adorable too-looks like they are wearing Cat in the Hat hats! "out of control" and "detour" oh, I hear you sista!
ReplyDeleteSweet mug rugs - I like the organic matchstick quilting - it's fun to do, and you're not supposed to stress that it's not ramrod straight :D I have a bad tendency to go really off kilter, so I draw (with a Frixion pen) a line to follow for the first row of stitching, then I wing it - I rarely go way out of whack that way :D
ReplyDeleteI'm working on a paper pieced block now too - a flamingo. I forgot how much darn fabric gets wasted with acute angles - it's killing me, LOL. I have 2 more sub-sections to finish then I can put her together - she's going to be the focal point of a tote bag ... eventually ;)
Love this mug rug. It reminds me of the woven hearts you made last year. What a great way to destash. This is what happens when you do what you feel like rather than what you plan - when you follow your heart!
ReplyDeleteyou still look pretty organised to me! I loved the little robin peeking out in the photo
ReplyDeleteAlmost Instant Gratifacation !!
ReplyDeleteCreativity on the loose ! ! !
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These are adorable! Thanks for the instructions and links! I might have to whip up a little V-day something now!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle. Your version turned out really well ;)
DeleteGreat mug rugs! The fabrics you picked and the quilting go so well together. Would never have guessed they were all scraps!
ReplyDeleteThese are super cute, Vera. I need to remember to use the decorative stitches sometimes. They really add a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteOh Vera! Seeing what cute projects you make almost always has me running for the scrap bin! And the quilting with the hearts - that is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
They are really lovely - perfect for Valentines - love the heart stitches, a nice touch!
ReplyDeleteI adore the decorative stitches with your cute mug rugs!! Im right with you on being a huge fan of stripes with polka dots. XX!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely small project. And your remind me I should use my decorative stitches more!
ReplyDeleteVera, your woven hearts are so pretty and the stitching you did really adds to the overall effect! Cute backing fabric too.
ReplyDeleteI love the weaving on those hearts. Yay for small projects when the larger ones just become a bit overwhelming!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! I really love that backing with the little gnomey elfkins.The heart stitching is a great addition, too.
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! I love the little hearts you quilted!
ReplyDeleteI really must try matchstick quilting on something. It looks so very effective!
ReplyDeleteOh Vera! These are adorable!! I'm off to checkout the tutorial. V:)
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