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Mar 15, 2012, 04:14 PM
mandylifeboats
Rainbow MugRug Swap
i am hosting a new mugrug swap. here are the details:

Theme: Rainbow. This can be a literal interpretation or an abstract interpretation.

Sign up by: CLOSED
Mail by: 4/30/12
How many to make: One. I will pair you with a partner.

*If you did not participate in my last mugrug swap, private msg me your mailing address. Wave

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1. mandylifeboats
2. quiltinnana
3. llcp48
4. Chocolatemakesitbetter
5. sewlove2quilt
6. KentuckySunshine
7. tisme
8. jobows
9. emb115724
10. quiltslots
11. thimble lady
12. applik

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Mar 15, 2012, 10:46 PM
quiltinnana
I think I'm going to jump in with both feet!
a quilt is too much to take on right now but I've been waiting for something smallish to come along. Count me in!
Mar 16, 2012, 02:53 PM
llcp48
Sign me up too. I like these small projects.

Linda
Mar 17, 2012, 09:30 PM
Chocolatemakesitbetter
Don't know why but this one seems hard. LOL I'm thinking count me in.
Mar 18, 2012, 10:17 PM
mandylifeboats
here is a rainbow mugrug i saw on flickr


Mar 18, 2012, 10:19 PM
mandylifeboats
here is some rainbow mug rug inspiration:

http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=rainbow+mug+rug&f=hp
Mar 19, 2012, 07:54 AM
quiltinnana
Thank you for the link. Lots of inspiration there. A good use of your colorful scraps. I think I'm going to have some fun with this swap. Come on ladies, jump in, the water's fine!
Mar 19, 2012, 08:24 AM
sewlove2quilt
OK! Sign me up! Sending PM w/ my info...

Thanks for the link...



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Mar 19, 2012, 05:00 PM
quiltinnana
Yeay! Anyone else? Come on let's get this party started!
Mar 19, 2012, 07:23 PM
Kentucky_Sunshine
sign me up to please mandy Smile


" Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile.. "
Mar 19, 2012, 09:09 PM
tisme
Ok, I will play too. These are so fun to make!
Mar 20, 2012, 05:59 PM
jobows
I wanna play too!!!! I love rainbows!


Jolene ------> who doesn't have a 'cool' siggy yet...
Mar 21, 2012, 06:35 AM
sewlove2quilt
I've got a few ideas floating around in my head...LOL!!!

I've never made a mug rug b4...what's the correct size?



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Take time for kindness & for giving. Take time for friends & happy living!

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Mar 21, 2012, 07:27 AM
mandylifeboats
mine usually measure 6 x 9 inches, or smaller. whatever it comes out to be. any larger than that makes it a placemat.
Mar 22, 2012, 08:28 AM
sewlove2quilt
That's about what I was thinking...thanks!

I might work on mine this weekend...off to a quilt retreat! Big Grin [ but probably taking too many projects to work on...lol!!]



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Take time for kindness & for giving. Take time for friends & happy living!

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Mar 22, 2012, 05:14 PM
emb115724
I'M interested in doing a mugrug what are the rules and regulations . I will pm you my info
Edna


" Pray is for the soul what nourishments is for the body."
Mar 22, 2012, 10:28 PM
mandylifeboats
emb115724, take a look here for some inspiration:

http://www.twomoreseconds.com/p/mug-rug-madness.html

you will make one. the theme is "rainbow". you can make a rainbow or use the colors of a rainbow in your design. i will pair u with a partner. you will send your mugrug directly to her address. she will send your mugrug directly to your address. you will mail by april 30. my mugrugs usually measure 6" x 9". u can make em smaller or a little bigger. not too big tho. it is not a placemat.

any other questions, just give a holler.
Mar 24, 2012, 12:18 PM
jobows
I have been playing with brights for a string quilt for a raffle... so I am hoping to use the scraps for this one... now to find what I want to do!


Jolene ------> who doesn't have a 'cool' siggy yet...
Mar 25, 2012, 04:28 PM
mandylifeboats
Reminder: Rainbow MugRug Swap sign-ups close Friday.
Mar 25, 2012, 07:14 PM
quiltslots
Count me in! My spring one will be in the mail tomorrow so......I'll get going on a rainbow.
Mar 25, 2012, 07:43 PM
quiltinnana
I was just refreshing my memory on the colors and color order in the rainbow.

ROY G. BIV it says.

School was a long time ago!
Mar 25, 2012, 08:42 PM
thimble lady
The last one I received was so beautiful that I want to do it again. Sooooo sign me up, Mandy. Im bringing Roy G. Biv with me!
Mar 26, 2012, 07:10 PM
applik
was on the fence since next month is a busy one but count me in since I can always use some creative sewing time


http://www.flickr.com/photos/7878735@N03/
Mar 28, 2012, 09:58 AM
mandylifeboats
sign-ups are now closed. addresses to go out soon.
Mar 28, 2012, 10:09 AM
thimble lady
Ohhh! I cant wait to see who my partner will be!!!!!
Mar 29, 2012, 02:02 PM
mandylifeboats
addresses posted. check your private messages!
Apr 05, 2012, 05:04 PM
quiltinnana
Bumping up..

Mine is ready for mailing whenever my partner wants it! Don't want to appear pushy, no rush!
Apr 05, 2012, 08:20 PM
tisme
quiltinnana, I will get yours done next week, will be ready to mail by the end of the week. I will let you know when so we can mail at the same time.
Tammy
Apr 05, 2012, 09:23 PM
quiltinnana
Sounds good, Tisme. No rush.
Apr 08, 2012, 07:58 PM
applik
Ready to mail mine!


http://www.flickr.com/photos/7878735@N03/
Apr 09, 2012, 12:10 PM
mandylifeboats
me too, hopefully this week!
Apr 09, 2012, 05:31 PM
emb115724
I am ready to send my mugrug to Chocolatemakesitbetter . are you ready to ship yours Chocolatemakesitbetter? wanted to get mine in the mail this week.

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" Pray is for the soul what nourishments is for the body."
Apr 10, 2012, 08:57 AM
emb115724
Sorry to hear about your shingles Choclatemakesitbetter hope u fill better soon and I will not rush sending mine until you are ready. ok We could send some Hershy's Chocolate though ok . Take care, Edna

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" Pray is for the soul what nourishments is for the body."
Apr 11, 2012, 01:30 AM
Kentucky_Sunshine
wow, all these over acheivers...lol...congratulations on an early finish, my spring mugrug was mailed on Monday, and I have just decided on a pattern (errr idea in my head) and pulled my fabrics for this rainbow one, so let's hope I can get my vision and my fabric to play nicely...lol


" Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile.. "
Apr 15, 2012, 08:11 PM
sewlove2quilt
I searched for ideas/patterns on line for almost 2 hrs today....couldn't decide on one. So got my fabrics out and the light went on [idea popped in my head]...lol!! So I worked on mine today...I cut fabric for 2 [keeping 1 for mysself]. I hope to have it in the mail in the next day or 2! Big Grin I even got a compliment from my SonIL [which is V~E~R~Y very rare] when he saw what I was doing!!! Eek Big Grin


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Take time for kindness & for giving. Take time for friends & happy living!

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Apr 15, 2012, 11:14 PM
jobows
I haven't even started! I have been hurting really bad so I haven't touched my machine in about 2 weeks! Frown SO SORRY!

Then I get my machine back (took it for a fixin') after having minor tension issues--- and it has major tension issues now! Confused And I still hurt.... I am going to pretend this isn't looming over me until I can handle it! Big Grin I still have 15 days!


Jolene ------> who doesn't have a 'cool' siggy yet...
Apr 16, 2012, 08:30 AM
quiltinnana
Hope you are feeling better soon - and your machine gets over her tension headache!
Apr 16, 2012, 02:11 PM
mandylifeboats
jobows, take your time. i am in no rush. there is no due date.
Apr 17, 2012, 10:01 AM
jobows
I woke up yesterday with NO pain! It has been months for a day like that! So... I mowed the lawn and fixed some things around the house..... and (while waiting for "the call" for my machine to be ready) I sorted my RAINBOW fabrics!! Big Grin


ETA: These are my 'bitty' scraps! The others are still awaiting some kind of organization~ while sitting in a box!

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Jolene ------> who doesn't have a 'cool' siggy yet...
Apr 17, 2012, 01:17 PM
mandylifeboats
oooh, how pretty.
Apr 18, 2012, 03:38 PM
sewlove2quilt
I rec'd my 'rainbow' from Applik today!!! Big Grin LOVE it!! I have hers made but won't get to the PO until fri...

I'll post pic's as soon as I get them downloaded to my pc.

ETA: Forgot to say "Jolene, LOVE the colorful jars"!!

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Take time for kindness & for giving. Take time for friends & happy living!

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Apr 18, 2012, 07:03 PM
mandylifeboats
posted a new mugrug swap today. theme: cupcakes
Apr 19, 2012, 03:23 AM
Kentucky_Sunshine
gorgeous, hoping to mail my mugrug friday or monday at the latest..fridays are always a big day for me, but i just love it...i gotta make myself one...lol


" Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile.. "
Apr 19, 2012, 09:08 AM
jobows
I am on a mission today! I WILL pick up my machine as soon as they open!!!!! and then I WILL get my mugrug done! Big Grin I have so many ideas.... how to narrow it down! Eek


Jolene ------> who doesn't have a 'cool' siggy yet...
Apr 19, 2012, 09:09 AM
jobows
Do we post pics? I would LOVE to see what you hard working quilters made! Cool


Jolene ------> who doesn't have a 'cool' siggy yet...
Apr 19, 2012, 10:52 AM
mandylifeboats
jobows, yours in the mail, hope u like it!
Apr 19, 2012, 09:14 PM
sewlove2quilt
Here's a pic of the mugrug I rec'd from Applik....isn't it GREAT? Big Grin

I'll post a pic of the 1 I made her after she says she got it...mailing it tomorrow!




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Take time for kindness & for giving. Take time for friends & happy living!

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Apr 19, 2012, 10:59 PM
jobows
Thanks Sewlove! I like it applik!

Here is my dilema: I made my mugrug.... finished it and there are a few flaws I am not proud of... I like it, my machine wasn't cooperating! (it is ALWAYS the machine's fault!) Frown I was contemplating making another one tomorrow...

would you send it or make another? Or is it just me being way too self conscience? Sorry to be sew complicated! I don't want people to *not* want me as a partner! Eek I have never made a mug rug and was trying to decide how 'perfect' you guys are! Eek

Maybe I shouldn't have posted, just made another and nobody would ever know! LOL.... I really did enjoy this "mini" project! I won't say it was quick-- mine had 96 pieces Eek but it was fun!


Jolene ------> who doesn't have a 'cool' siggy yet...
Apr 19, 2012, 11:02 PM
jobows
quote:
Originally posted by mandylifeboats:
jobows, yours in the mail, hope u like it!


Big Grin WOW! I can't wait! I am contemplating your mugrug dilemma (see above) still Mandy! I will prob mail sat or monday! Big Grin


Jolene ------> who doesn't have a 'cool' siggy yet...
Apr 20, 2012, 01:28 PM
mandylifeboats
just send it on as is, i am sure it will be beautiful.