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Sew In Love Mug Rug Pattern for Valentine’s Day

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Carolyn Wainscott here wishing all of you crafters a happy crafting year. My first 2017 project for you here @ Seams And Scissors is A Quick Heart Shaped Mug Rug for your BFF. Simply sew fabric tubes and weave them together like we used to make those yarn potholders-remember those? My BFFs include my 2 sisters and a couple of close gal friends that I want to make these for our next birthday luncheon.

Patterns for the heart shaped mug rug plus an extended hexagon are both included on the pattern.

For Each Mug Rug:

MUG RUG PATTERNS-heart & rectangle

1. cut fabric strips 2 1/2″ by 10 1/2″ [9 strips of first color, 11 strips of second color]

2. sew into tubes using 1/4″ seam allowance

3. turn right side out, press

4. trace mug rug outline onto lightweight fusible interfacing

5. place interfacing with fusible side up onto weaving surface-I used my June Tailor Quilter’s Cut/Press that I’ve had for many years

6. weave tubes together on fusible-press onto lightweight fusible interfacing

7. flip over, cut out shape[s]

8. cut mug rug back, place right sides together

9. sew all around leaving opening to turn, turn right side out, top stitch all around

That is all there is to it unless you choose to add embroidery or trims.

The kiddos will love making the heart shaped mug rug as well as the hexagon shaped one. If you choose a print it needs to be a small scale. In my stash are two really cute Valentine prints that I wanted to use for the mug rugs but the scale was too large so I had to go shopping again on my shelves. Found this lady bug print which is still a little large but I kind of like those eyes peeking out here and there.

Be on the look out for some great projects planned in 2017 for all of us crafters here @ Seams And Scissors.

Happy sewing and crafting, it is my therapy

Carolyn Wainscott

www.carolynscanvas.blogspot.com

Pick a Place: Easy Quilted Placemat Patterns, Quilted Mug Rugs, and More

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I hate tablecloths. It seems as though every single time I put a freshly laundered one on the table, someone spills on it. Rather than policing my guests or having small panic attacks every time somebody passes a dish, I’ve decided to take a different tack: placemats. Placemats are simple to make, easy to clean, and are fun additions to your table setting. At FaveQuilts, we have a ton of easy quilted placemat patterns for every season.

Easy Quilted Placemat Patterns

Perfect Patchwork PlacematsIf I don’t have the time to wash my tablecloth after every meal, I certainly don’t have the time to slave away over placemats. Luckily, there are a ton of easy quilted placemat patterns that I can put together in less than an hour. There’s a wide variety of designs, from rustic patchwork placemats to kid-friendly placemats that will keep the little ones entertained throughout the meal.

Perfect Patchwork Placemats
I Spy Quilted Placemat
Charming Charm Pack Placemats

Table Crafts Made from Fabric Scraps

Easy Strip Pieced PlacematsUnless I win the lottery soon, I don’t have as much money as I’d like, so I’m always looking to save a couple bucks. I’m also a bit of a neat freak, so crafts made from fabric scraps are definitely appealing. Give your neglected scraps new life with some of these patchwork placemats. Although they use a mishmash of patterns and colors, these easy sewing projects with scraps can still look gorgeous. Plus, once you’re done crafting, you’ll have a ton of room to start collecting your next batch of scraps.

Scrappy Rainbow Placemats
Easy Strip Pieced Placemats
Scrappy Stripes Quilted Placemats

Quilted Mug Rugs, Quilted Coasters, and More

Colorful Log Cabin Quilt Coasters FaveQuilts has hundreds of sewing crafts for the kitchen like free quilted mug rug patterns, quilted coaster tutorials, table topper patterns, and more. A mug rug is a fun and simple way to dress up your desk at work. Quilted coasters are a surface-friendly alternative to stone coasters, and table toppers give any table setting instant style.

Elegantly Embroidered Mug Rug
Colorful Log Cabin Quilt Coasters
Sunshine Sunflower Table Topper

 

Home Sweet Quilt: Fresh, Easy Quilt Patterns from Jillily StudioThe projects listed here are only a few of the decorative crafts that quilters can make for their homes. If you’d like to freshen up your home decor, check out Home Sweet Quilt: Fresh, Easy Quilt Patterns from Jillily Studio.

This book contains 12 new quilt patterns organized by room. Within these pages you’ll find patterns for table runners, dish towels, pillows, lap quilts, and more. This book is also full of great tips that will inspire you to design some of your own projects.

Enter to win a copy of Home Sweet Quilt: Fresh, Easy Quilt Patterns from Jillily Studio. Read the full book review here, and check out our giveaway page to enter the contest. The deadline to enter is February 18, so try your luck today.

 

Do you use a tablecloth or placemats to protect your kitchen table?

 

Tasty Fat Quarter Projects for Fat Tuesday

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It’s Fat Tuesday! Usually when folks think about this day, their minds go to food. But this is a crafty place, so let’s indulge in fat quarter projects! These squares of cotton quilting fabric are the perfect size for smaller sewing projects, and I’ve been cooking up a list of savory patterns that should satisfy your appetite.

Fat quarter projects require little material but can inspire a lot of creativity. Make mini mosaics and turn them into kitchen accessories like a mug rug. This Java Reversible Mug Rug will waken your senses and inspire you to combine lots of colors into one amazing little project. A Lined Patchwork Apron will help you keep tidy while cooking or use another free apron pattern and decorate it with patches.

Adorn yourself in fat quarters by making some delicious fabric accessories. Using just one fat quarter you can create a sweet Quilted Headband. It’s such an easy project that you can create one to match every outfit. And while you’re at it, whip up a Fat Quarter Patchwork Scarf. This little number will get you in the mood for a festive Mardi Gras evening!

If you’re going to be fashionable, you might as well dress up your gadgets and do-dads in cute covers. Use this Armband Pouch to hold your iPod or keys in style while you’re exercising or out on the town. Or make this simple Electronics Cozy which can fit any number of gadgets.

Fat quarters don’t have to be just for small projects. Check out FaveQuilts.com for some amazing free quilt patterns. And don’t let quilting scare you if you’ve never done it. This Plus Quilt is a great beginner project and will let you sample a lot of fat quarters. When it comes to crafting with fat quarters, find what suits your taste. Bon appetite!

 

What amazing color combination would you choose for a fat quarter project?

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