Monday, February 28, 2011

My Very First Mug Rug

I have had a very busy month but I knew that
I wanted to do the Christmas Through The Year with Allie
 so I got busy tonight and whipped up my very first mug rug!


Last month I did several projects.  This month I was lucky to  get  one
Christmas present done.  But I did it!!!

This is actually going to be a set of 4 for someone special.

As you can see I actually am working on 2 at time here.

Don't look too close at the pictures.
Remember this is just my first one.

I could not believe how easy this is.
I am so excited.

And here it is all finished!!!
I made lots of mistakes as I am sure you can see.
But the next one will be better.

I am also joining Peg and Kris with our One Project A Month!
On my sidebar you can see my finishes for the month. 
As I said, this was a very busy month but I am proud of what I did get done.
Thanks for the encouragment Allie, Peg & Kris!

Here is the tutorial that I followed as I was making this. Click Here!
Mine is not anything like hers but I was determined.

Today I am thankful for.............Determination.

21 comments:

StitchinByTheLake said...

I love it! And just think, you're getting way ahead on your Christmas presents. Blessings, Marlene

Jocelyn said...

Yay you did it!! It looks great :-)

Alice Grace said...

Very beautiful! good job!

Scrappy quilter said...

What a wonderful Christmas gift. The last time I was here I tried to figure out what OPAM meant. Now I know.

Mrs. Stam said...

It's adorable, good job :-)

Allie said...

Excellent job, Val - those are just darling! I love the decorative stitching you did on these too! And just think, you made it with hours to spare - it's only 10pm at my house!~

webbsway said...

O Yes! Val!
It is a winner! I have a feeling that you feel like I - I do my gifts as my way of demonstrating how our Father gave to us and continues to do so daily.
Great job! :

Sandi Linn Andersen said...

I can't see the mistakes in your mug rug. All I see is the first one in a set of four and they will be a wonderful gift!

Michelle said...

Looks Great!!!!

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Val you have done a fantastic job.....I am sure there will be so many more, they are very addictive...

Anonymous said...

You did a great job Val it looks fantastic,well done.
cheers shez

Lisa said...

This is cute. The different green colours look really effective. I'm sure the recipient will be very happy.

Darla said...

Very nice and I see zero mistakes!

Libby said...

Very Cute! You did a great job!

Granny said...

That is really cute. I hope you don't mind I saved a picture and am gonna try my best to make a set of them for my daughter. If I start now maybe I'll have them finished in time to send them for Christmas. I'm good at starting things but the finishing sometimes gets delayed.

Maricarmen said...

I love your first mug rug... Die for your green fabrics...

My Colonial Home said...

Goodness what a sweet mug rug....I think it looks great!

Karen

Love Bears All Things said...

Aren't you just the wonder! I still have yet to make one of those but its in the back of my mind.
Thanks for the info about the give away...
I think I had better go find some dinner.
Have a good night,
Mama Bear

Rhonda said...

it took me a while to figure out why that coaster is so big
but once I did, I think it is just genius! Hubby would love those year round for his evening snacks.

Unknown said...

I love it! I don't see any mistakes!

Midlife Mom said...

I love the mug rugs! Needled Mom made me one for Christmas and it is so pretty! You did a great job and isn't it nice that you can work on two at a time. I'm sure the recipient will be very pleased! :o)

Now I'm going to look for your recipe for that cake that was on your Mom's blog. :o)