Mug Rug Exchange - Do it yourself style!

[Lotti D.]

[wendy w.]

Good pair of pins Terrie

[wendy w.]

This forum is so much fun!!

I am going to the Vermont Quilt Festival tomorrow! Imagine a minivan load of 7 ladies! I'll report on how long it takes us at the border, as we are supposed to be in the USA for 24 + hours in order to bring back stuff. We do report all purchases cause you can't bring a sewing machine to jail, and the cell might not be big enough to hold our stash! However, my friends tell me that they usually each bring about $100, and the customs officers wink at it, but any more and they charge GST(goods and services tax) and duty. Nice customs officers - I hope!

[Jane R.]

Oh, my, so much good stuff going on--just gone for a day and already mug rugs flying around and landing in the most wonderful places. I have on my list Renata, Terri, Rita, and Rosemary. Need mail address for Terri, Rita and Rosemary, please. Can't wait to get started again. Trying to do different each time so I have a variety of things to try. Thanks again, ladies, such a great group. :wink:

[Lotti D.]

Have fun Terrie! And remember, GST & duty costs are still much cheaper than buying the stuff in Canada... And you can always unwrap a few small but expensive items and put them in a pouch in your purse! Every quilter travels with a pouch of sewing utensils containing good scissors, good needles, a variety of threads, a few fat quarters or other fabric bits, just in case you would have a little spare time to sew, such as when waiting in line at the border in lacolle or philipsburgh ( hint: the smaller borders generally only have a fraction of the lineup - but check the opening times, some close at 4 pm or a bit later for the night ).
Might be an idea to sew a few strips together or toss a couple of hexies into the package to show you're a true quilter.
(Don't forget to not have the receipts for declared and 'used' stuff mixed together!

A couple of weeks ago I had an " who'se the quilter?" From the back of my dad's car when the customs officer inspected the trunk and saw the Hexie-pouch on the top of my purse. A lengthy discussion of quilting followed and she forgot all about asking further questions beyond the usual: are you bringing any alcohol, guns, knifes or other weapons?

Enjoy your day! I'll be thinking of you, being totally, but totally green with envy :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[Rita C.]

I have been enjoying reading all the comments and the beautiful mug rugs on display here. I am looking forward to moving on to my next lot in the next few days.

[Rita C.]

I have been having great fun also but I am slowing down on the ideas for different ones for everyone. So, I will continue on and hope for inspiration.

[Betty J.]

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Nice try, Terrie...gave me a big chuckle.

[Betty J.]

Ritzy, want to exchange a Christmas mug rug? Gives you lots of time and a different theme.

[wendy w.]

Can I be on your list Rita :P

[Hannelore N.]

Oh Terrie.....!!! I'm really jealous now. I love, love, love Vermont! All of it! It was my favourite area during my one and only visit to the US when I managed to spend some time in every New England state. Big sigh...... better get going and switch over to 'school mode'. Have a super time.

By the way, Terrie, isn't the latest fashion trend that you wear a large piece of colourful fabric, toga style, over your jeans and t-shirt???

[Rita C.]

Wendy you are on my list.

[Charae H.]

Rita-- is your next list full? Want an exchange from California??

[Norma H.]

Last night I came home very late and found this in the mailbox :lol: :lol: :lol:
I'm now officially a member of the Serial Quilter's Club . Thank you so much, Lorchen. It is beautiful and I'm going to enjoy the goodies too.
Your embroidery surprised me. When I saw it on another Mug Rug I thought, you had found the banner somewhere. Self made, WOW!

[Hannelore N.]

I'm glad you like it, Norma.