I made nine of my butterflies! I went ahead and added a trim to them so I can make mug rugs! That blue butterflies is the fabric I'm using for the backing.
They ended up being about 5 1/2 and 7 inches big.
When I am cutting out a pattern from a book or papers, I use my ruler holder to hold my pattern for me off the cutting table. It works great and it holds my place.
Back to the butterflies. I cut one side of my backing smaller then I meant to, but made it work. I pined them simply and since I really don't have any time to do fancy quilting (I need them done by Saturday), I am just following the butterfly.
I am thinking the bottom picture might look better, I did not outline the body on it, just the wings, what do you think? I am just using the backing for my binding to help reduce bulk and to save time.
Why do I need them by Saturday you ask? I am having a tea party and want to send everyone home with something Springy!
Mug Rugs are a great way to use up batting you trim off your quilts, this piece was the perfect size!
I wan a $25 gift card from
What About Rheema? to the Fat Quarter Shop! I was so excited! I have to admit, I did spend more then my gift card, but I got some fabric I had really been wanting!
My husband decided he wanted me to make him a mug rug when he saw the ones I was making. I'll use some of his RTE 66 fabrics for his! LOL
Missy
10 comments:
Those mug rugs are so cute! I love the butterfly image.
Cute mug rugs, and I can't blame hubby they are always nice to have around.
I like the butterflies. I like mug rugs too. We have a breakfast bar and I make them big enough for my plate so it's quiet on the tiles.
I love mugrugs and your butterflies are gorgeous. Your tea party ladies will love them. And did you notice how great they looked on your first photo as a quilt?? Lovely!
Those are cute. Enjoy your tea party!
Your party attendees are lucky ducks ro receive such cute mug rugs!! I hope we get to hear the menu too. Clever way to keep your pattern out of the way, amongst your rulers.
What a very sweet thing to do for your tea party guests Missy!
What sweet mug rugs. Hubby's will look great with route 66 I'm sure. Very generous of you.
What a sweet idea, visiting from Creative Goodness
Very pretty! You have some lucky tea party guests!
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