Monday, April 18, 2011

Mug Rug Swap Adventure

Hi all,

It is time for the reveal! Sharon has received her little gift from me so now I can show you!

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Sharon likes sunsets and sunrises. Her hubby is a cowboy. Can you see my inspiration? I call it Sunset Silhouette.

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A close up of the cowboy and his horse! I used raw edge appliqué for this part.

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I also made Sharon a little hexie scissor keep to match. 

Stats for the mug rug - I used fabric from my stash. The techniques include paper piecing, needle turn appliqué and raw edge appliqué. It is quilted with free motion quilting. Size is 4 x 8.5 inches.

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20 comments:

Karen said...

That is absolutely stunning. Truly gorgeous. A brilliant use of the colour on the fabric.
Not a mug rug - a mini piece of art.
Sharon is one very lucky girl.

RobynLouise said...

I like your table runner and your car cushie covers but I think this is brilliant! How did you draw that horse and rider?

prsd4tim2 said...

Oh, wow! This is lovely. Nice work.

Anorina @SameliasMum said...

Wow! This rug is truly inspiring. I bet Sharon was a very very very happy lady.

Penny said...

Absolutely stunning!!! Sharon should frame that piece of art!!!

Unknown said...

Beautiful Work...Too Nice for a Mug Rug...Cute Scissor Fob Too...
cheers

Sharon said...

I love it! And my cowboy loves it too! Now to figure out where put it for all to see. :)
Thanks again!

Melissa ;-) said...

What a great design and fabulous result!!! Love it!

Oops-Lah said...

Wow, I'm blown away! It's gorgeous and very thoughtful. I'm sure Sharon was very happy. What did you get?

Wendy said...

The mug rug looks amazing and beautifully sewn!

barcord said...

That is one beautiful mug rug. How could you set a drippy coffee mug on that. fabulous piece of fabric art. Well done.

Quiltjane said...

Very original and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your mug rug project.

Janet said...

Wow, that's really cool, such a clever use of the background fabric, I love the silhouette. You came up with the perfect mug rug for Sharon.

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

What an amazing mug rug!! I would never use it to put a cup of coffee on - it is much too beautiful.

Elyte said...

Great work Jess and very artistic. You have really captured the moment. A wonderful gift.

Sallie said...

Beautiful! Love it! Sharon is very lucky!!

Kathy H said...

Your mug rug turned out beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us.

Amanda ~ A Crafty Fox said...

That mug rug is really inspired! And it is so thoughtful! Thanks for sharing it!

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What a visual treat it is! Wonderful rugs dear!

Roxanne said...

This is probably the nicest mug rug I've seen posted on a blog. This is so unique. Love it.