Mug Rug Exchange - Do it yourself style!

[Nancy R.]

Woohoo! Something to look forward to! And I DO owe you one....

[Nancy R.]

Thanks ladies. I think I am all caught up. I have one for Brenda--but don't get a response for her address. Hope she is doing OK.

[Nancy R.]

More beauties have arrived to be enjoyed by one & all. Still slowly working on my current set - I will get there in the end, but my sewing table is back to bombshell status, after clearing up the lounge :roll: :twisted: :roll:

[Norma H.]

Should that teach us never to clean up our space? Easily done :lol:

I must show you all the twin, that came from Geneva. It's so beautiful. I feel very lucky to receive all these little pieces of art. I had that dotted fabric some time ago and loved it. Now I can look at it every day and enjoy.
Geneva, thank you so much for this and for the goodies that came with it. I appreciate it.

[Rita C.]

Another beauty Geneva. Glad you are enjoying it Norma.

[Andree B.]

Wow! This looks beautiful!

Is this "couching"? Are the 4 lines on top of each other? I wish I could do that...

Andrée

[Norma H.]

It is couching and I think you can do it. For the Berninas we have several feet that can be used for couching but if I remember right you sew on another brand. The couching foot holds the yarn so it is easy to stitch it down.

[Nancy R.]

Your twin looks just as beautiful as mine! Good job, Geneva!

[Geneva C.]

Norma and Nancy, Glad you like the twins. "Day and Night" and Night and Day". It was a fun little experiment that turned out ok! My quilting can't compare to your quilting, but it is getting better.

I laid the sheer black thread down over the seams and then used my Bernina couching foot threading the orange thread through it. I just kept the black laying on the seam line and sewed to the other end of the seam. I did chris cross over each thread until each seam was covered. It was quite easy. I wish you could have seen the middle point! It was perfect! The block technique was in Quilter's Newsletter Magazine and was so simple and accurate. I will use it again.

I've been so busy with packing, sorting and selling our home that my creative juices were dry. These two little mug rugs got me back in the swing and the creative juices are flowing again! Yay!

My quilt "The Doors" was accepted at the Denver National Show. I'm very pleased as this is my first "art" quilt to go into a show.

I check on all of you every day. Thank you for inspiring me and making me laugh!

Geneva
Northern California
(for awhile!)

[Andree B.]

It is couching and I think you can do it. For the Berninas we have several feet that can be used for couching but if I remember right you sew on another brand. The couching foot holds the yarn so it is easy to stitch it down.

Thanks Norma. My Janome also has a couching foot, but I didn't know you could "go over" like this. Definitely will try it. You might see this on some on my Muggies!

Andrée

[wendy w.]

Congratulations on getting your quilt accepted Geneva. It's a fascinating design so much to look at.

[Nancy R.]

Congratulations, Geneva! "Tea for Two" was accepted, too, as was sewengel's quilt, so they can all play together at night when we're not looking! Are you coming to the show? Sharon and I are going on Friday. If you can't make it, I'll be sure to take pictures for you!

[Rita C.]

Would you ever take pictures for all of us please Nancy! How great that the three of you have quilts in the same show. Congratulations to you all.

[Jane R.]

Love both "twins" as too gorgeous to pick a favorite! Geneva, great job on them. So fun to practice new things. And a big congratulations to you three that have been accepted to the Denver show. Such talent in this group!!!

[Lois B.]

Congratulations to all of you! We will expect to see lots of pictures here of the quilts and the fun you have. I like to see what you were enticed to buy at the vendors. Have a wonderful time.