I am hosting a new mugrug swap. what is a mugrug? a mugrug is bigger than a coaster, much smaller than a placemat, big enough for a cup and a treat. here is a link to get u started. lots of tutorials if u scroll on down. mine usually measure 6 x 9", give or take

www.twomoreseconds.com/p/mug-rug-madness.html
http://pinterest.com/wandans/mug-rugs-luv-em/

here are the details:

Theme: Oh my Stars - anything to do with stars

Sign up by: CLOSED
Mail by: Feb 28
How many to make: One. I will pair you with a partner.

*If you have not participated in one of my mugrug swaps, please private message me with your mailing address.

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Swap Partners

emb115724 will swap with Bunnybcb
SueB will swap with califgal
AngelaC will swap with jbeanier
PatriciaAnne will swap with nlk
STinMT will swap with Jane_Kiwi
Quiltnana2 will swap with KaylaQuilts
Catwmn27 will swap with Rockinbobbin
City/Sandie will swap with headielamar
SeeingStars will swap with tisme
Turtle9 will swap with applebetty

This message has been edited. Last edited by: mandylifeboats,

It's been awhile since I made a mugrug, but I would like to join this swap.

Jane_Kiwi

Wonder how much trouble I can get into with stars? I will ponder this for a bit.

I am a newbie to the boards and the swap thing! I would like to join this swap to get me started. I am looking forward to it!! Has there already been any swaps for valentine's day, or anyone know of any out there?

jbeanie, i been hosting this swap for awhile now and i thought we would do something different this year rather than celebrate specific holidays. trying to get people to think out of the box.

jbeanie, welcome, first of all. You've come to a great place!!!!!

Looking for something Valentiney? Go to the thread for Valentine Post cards; sign ups are open until Friday.

Don't know how to make a post card? Lotsa Ladies will be glad to help you. Here's a place to start.

http://quilting.about.com/od/q.../fabric_postcard.htm

In a way, fabric post cards (pc) are one side of a mug rug. They are both made of fabrics, and generally quilted. The mug rugs have a fabric backing and often a binding. The pc has a backing of a sort but it is made so it can be mailed to someone.

Try one or both projects. They are a good way to test your creativity be it simple, elegant, funny or extravagant. And a good way to try new methods without making a quilt.

Have a good time here. Join in and ask questions if you have them.

Mandy: I am in for this one.

Mandy sign me up please.

I'll play, too.

I'd like to join in on this swap, now that the holidays are over and the company is gone I don't think I'll have any trouble getting one done.

Ok Mandy Im in I might even try to pc one this time instead of machine emb lol. Really need to put on the thinking cap. Hmmmm wonder where I left it at. oh I know back at the sewing rm.

Edna

Sign me up! I'll try another one, please.

Hi Mandy sent you a PM but since I'm new to all this not sure if I did it correctly. If you still have room I would like to try the mugrug swap.

Thanks,
Kayla

I am ready for another one. Sign me up.

mandy question. does the fabric have to have stars like patriot fabic or do we make a small star block?

patsy

califgal, this theme can have anything to do with stars. star fabric, movie stars, star of the day, pieced star, whatever you fancy.

It time for me to play again! Sign me up.
Tammy

Why not. Sign me up.

ok i'm in, sign me up

I like stars...sign me up!

Mug rugs & stars are two of my favorite things....sign me up for this one. I already have an idea rolling around in my head for my swap partner.

I'm in again!

I'll join too.

Me, please!

I'm already pulling colors & looking around at ideas for this one.

is there a tutorial on the pillowcase method to make a mugrug??? i know i saw it somewhere but i can't find it.

patsy

Hi Mandy

Never made one but sounds like fun... can you please sign me up....
Nancy

my mugrug is done

Talk about an over-achiever! Gee califgal, the sign up deadline is not even here yet. You sure must have a lot of time on your hands now that you are retired.

yes i do Nicki and i'm loving it

mandylifeboat, I don't see my name on the list. signed up on the 19th. I definately want to do this again.

... I'd like to play again ...

Just finished my mugrug for the swap can't believe I've never made one of these before they are so fun. Guess I'll have to make some more I'm thinking crazy quilt will be the next one.

califgal, here is a link for the pillowcase method of finishing your mugrug.

http://www.fabric-mill.com/Pre...a-Quilt_ep_43-1.html

NancyRabbit, need your mailing address. sent you a private message.

welcome jbeanier.
Mandy: I have way too many projects BUT if you end up with an odd number; I will swap with you all.

I bought fabric on Friday, plan to make one this week.

Jane_Kiwi

whew! 20 swappers for this month's mugrug swap. addresses have gone out, check your private messages.

don't forget to post a pic when received and you can mail whenever it is done.

Yay, partners I'm hoping to get my mug rug quilted this weekend.

PatriciaAnne, I'm looking forward to swapping mug rugs with you.

I came up with a great idea last night. Now, I just hope I can make it work....where is my camera?

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Originally posted by KaylaQuilts:
Just finished my mugrug for the swap can't believe I've never made one of these before they are so fun.

I picked out my fabric and drafted a plan today, swap mate!
Joan

On my way to the PO today. My mugrug came out a little larger this time but I still think it is OK.

How funny, I also went to the PO this morning and sent mine

I mailed my stars mug rug today, be on the lookout Jane_Kiwi.

Mine will go out to PatriciaAnne at the end of this week when I get to the post office.

kayla, I received my gorgeous mug rug today. Thank you so much! Do you have a picture of it to share or should I do it? I want everyone to see your lovely work. The applique stitches on the 6 pointed star are tiny, yikes! And the embossed metallicky (word?) on the backing and border fabric really pop.

Thank you so much. Yours should be arriving any day now.

Joan

Joan, so glad you like it. I usually do all my piecing and quilting by hand so I've had a lot of practice doing applique. I forgot to take a picture before I mailled it so if you could post one that would be great. Will let you know when I get yours I can't wait.

Kayla, I've been fighting with my computer for the last 30 minutes and it won't download the last four photos I took, including yours. I don't understand why it won't fire up and read my card. I've looked for my cable to see if I can download it straight from the camera but of course thats MIA. My last resort is to dust off the old PC and see if I can get it to read the card but quite frankly my patience has worn thin with all technology tonight. I will try tomorrow with a fresh brain. Sorry.

Joan, my beautiful mug rug was in my mail box when I got home tonight. Thank you so much for your meticulous work and great choice of colors. Your note was so thoughtful and makes me really glad I joined this Message Board these are truly an incredible group of women. I can't wait to participate in future swaps.

Kayla