Monday, April 8, 2013

April Showers!

When I started quilting again 6 months ago after my 3 year hiatus I had never heard of mug rugs, but it didn't take long to fall in love with them. I keep the first one I made next to Mr. Juki on my sewing table. I've also done a few mug rug exchanges and made some for gifts. Lots of quilty fun in a little rectangle!

When the April Showers Mug Rug Blog Hop was announced it was a quick "YES Please!!" for me. Then I thought... and thought... and thought some more about what to make. So many ideas - probably too many ideas!

I came across this line of fabric at Connecting Threads a few weeks ago and thought it would be fun to play with.
It was!
Here is the first mug rug I made. After looking through the fabrics I decided I wanted to show off the galoshes and the umbrella girls print. I didn't want to cut them too small so decided on this layout and added the border fabrics. I found a pretty light aqua Sulky rayon thread in my drawer and decided to try for a "driving rain" effect. We had a rain mixed with snow shower the day before here in Minnesota so I added the random lines of snowflakes.
Next I wanted to use the other colorway... I really like how the greens brightened it up! When I quilted it I was thinking of a light spring rain and thought the serpentine stitch would be fitting.
The rest of the collection was dark and stormy! We live on a lake facing west so we see bad weather coming in the form of big dark clouds across the lake and thunder in the distance. Next comes the lightning followed by the cooling rain and, finally, light skies on the horizon.

I sketched out a pattern and paper pieced the background to show the progression of our typical summer storm. I have been wanting to play with applique on my new Juki F600 aka Julia so I found my fusible and fussy cut the umbrella girls. Doesn't Julia have a pretty buttonhole stitch!
I used the umbrella girls print for the backing on all three.
I also took a picture of the pieces before I sewed the second mug rug together in case you'd like to use my simple pattern. It was at night so ignore the blah colors from the flash.
Center Fabric - cut a 3.5" square
Border #1 - cut (2) 1.25" x 3.5" strips and (2) 1.25" x 5" strips
Border #2 - cut (2) 1.25" x 5" strips and (2) 1.25" x 6.5" strips
Side Panel Fabric - cut a 3.5" x 6.5" rectangle

I love to collect coffee mugs and this is my current favorite. Be Happy just says it all!
How about a giveaway? I've got a layer cake of Soaked to send to one lucky reader and I'll also send you some of the fabric I used for binding and backing. Just leave ONE comment telling me your favorite thing about spring or which mug rug is your favorite and I'll use Mr. Random to draw a winner on the last day of the Blog Hop. Giveaway is now CLOSED.

Thanks so much to Madame Samm and Erin for their wonderful efforts putting this fun Hop together! Please take some time to visit these talented quilters who have created mug rugs for your viewing pleasure today.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9th
Gina @ Sew Much and More
Sharon @ Vroomans Quilts
Theresa @ Bumbleberry Stitches
Jennet @ The Feathered Nest Studio
Patti @ A Yankee in Queen Liz's Court
Gene @ Gene Black - Alabama Artist
Susan @ Susan's Scrappy Domain
Bente @ I Like to Quiltblog
Deb @ Quilting & Other Craft Therapy
Megan @ AnnieOak Designs  

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187 comments:

  1. Mrs.PicklesApril 8, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    these are so darn cute!!! thanks for sharing!

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  2. Vroomans' QuiltsApril 8, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    They are all so cute and I love the fabric line you used. Oh I love the Welly fabric, but just love the dark and stormy with the little umbrella girls - what kid doesn't like stomping in puddles!

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  3. Frances MeredithApril 8, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    I love your summer storm rug, the angular piecing really captures the drama of a storm.

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  4. MariaApril 8, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    I can't choose a favourite as they're all so pretty. Love the fabric you used it's so different.

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  5. craftykatApril 8, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    They are all great! I especially love the paper pierced storm!

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  6. CarolApril 8, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Inspired! I've been intending to make a mug rug or two - now I know what pattern I will use.

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  7. JoanneApril 8, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    These are all so much fun, but I especially like the quilting you did in Driving Rain. It is perfect! Thanks for sharing your creations with us today.

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  8. MichelleApril 8, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    Love your mug rugs, such fun fabric choices. The third one with fussy cut girls is my favorite.

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  9. Angelia LanouetteApril 8, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    I love all three of your mug rugs but the paper pieced storm one is my favorite. Your fabric choice really captures the feeling of a storm. I must be weird because I really enjoy watching storms roll in and living in eastern North Carolina we get plenty of them. Thank you!
    anglanouette(at)gmail(dot)com

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  10. rockgrannyApril 8, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    I can't choose a favourite because they are all so nice.

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  11. Judy BApril 8, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    Love all three mug rugs, but the dark clouds paper pieced is my favorite! Thank you for sharing.

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  12. AnitaSApril 9, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    I like the mug rug with the storm the most. I enjoy the flowers in the spring.

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  13. Catskill QuilterApril 9, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    It seems as though the new "Soaked" line really got your creative juices flowing! I loved them all, but the Summer Storm is nothing short of a triumph - great design, beautifully executed!

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  14. Sowing StitchesApril 9, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    Deb,
    Talk about rainy day fun! Your mugs rugs are adorable splashy drippy delightful childhood memories!!! One of my favorite aspects of spring are the returning warm sunny days......yet.....your cute mug rugs have my feet itching to jump in puddles! :)
    Beulah

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  15. MaraApril 9, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    I haven't seen that line of fabric before it is too cute! I especially like the way you fussy cut your girls out and did the paper piecing! My favorite thing about Spring is the return of the sun and my Hyacinths.

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  16. NatiApril 9, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    They are super cute! Thanks for sharing... the fabrics are amazing and the piecing lovely!Love the girls with the umbrellas... Thanks for the chance to win.

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  17. newsurfiegirlApril 9, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    I love the fabrics you have used. Your mug rugs are wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. DebbyApril 9, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    Deb. Marvelous, clean approach to these very cute prints! They remind me of a rainy day print I have in my stash and I'm going to pull it out! Your mug rugs are perfect; thanks for sharing!

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  19. Pauline GApril 9, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    I love the fabric with the little girls ! Your mug rugs are so cute

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  20. charlotteApril 9, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    I like all your mug rugs. That is some of the cutest fabric. The dark and stormy is my favorite, I think. Awesome job on these lovelies.

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  21. dorthaApril 9, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    I love all the new growth that pops up and flowers. I like the stormy mug rug the best but they are all nice.

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  22. ElsApril 9, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    Je hebt mooie mugs gemaakt!!

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  23. DonnaApril 9, 2013 at 2:46 AM

    Spring in Florida means my sandals come out of the closet. Oh yes! My favorite thing about spring - toes free!

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  24. AbbyApril 9, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    I love your girls in the rain but the lime is my colour of chioce at the moment. So so sweet

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  25. SparkyApril 9, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    Absolutely stunning choices of fabric, design and stitching...wellllll done

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  26. MartinaApril 9, 2013 at 3:02 AM

    Oh so beautiful!!! Hard to choose one, but I reall love the one with the umbrellagirls.

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  27. BetsyApril 9, 2013 at 3:09 AM

    Debbie, it is so hard to pick because they are all wonderful. I do love the ones that are appliqués with the rain designs.
    Spring in central Florida means the awakening of my dormant flowers and sadly the giant grasshoppers called loobers who eat it all.

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  28. JoyceLMApril 9, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    Love them all, but my favorite is the green one with the serpentine stitch. Thanks for sharing & thanks for the chance to win.

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  29. ThearicaApril 9, 2013 at 3:55 AM

    I bet you make top 2!! Love these to pieces!! and now I have new fabric to order! Just gotta have me some of that!

    and by the way.. Up until now, I didn't put two and two together that you were from the HGTV forum until I saw your pincushions below... unless I knew and had forgot. lol

    I am quiltaholic over there. :)

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  30. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistApril 9, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    I like all your mug rugs. They could be reversible as the back fabrics are so nice too. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. Elizabeth CoughlinApril 9, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    Gorgeous! I love them all.

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  32. Lisa EnglandApril 9, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    My favorite thing about spring is the look and the smell of blooming trees and flowers. I love all of your mug rugs and the fabrics used to make them! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  33. Marla's CraftsApril 9, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    My favorite spring thing is getting my husband back to work and it has been a late spring this year. He is finally on the road. Yea. It has been a good winter but a little to long. Nice mug rug. Thanks for having a give away.

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  34. PamApril 9, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    The summer storm is great, just what summer is about in the UK. The best part of Spring for me is seeing my garden carpeted with flowers from the thousands of bulbs that I have planted over the years.

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  35. nissaMadeApril 9, 2013 at 4:29 AM

    All of them are lovely! I think my fav is the storm.

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  36. MysticaApril 9, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    No spring as such in this part of the world so I will go with the umbrella girls as my favourite.

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  37. Marjorie's Busy CornerApril 9, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    yes; I saw that same fabric...lovely. wonderful work

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  38. Carol SwiftApril 9, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    I love that fabric and you certainly made some cute mug rugs with it. Very cute rugs and stitching! Thanks for hopping with us. :O)

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  39. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioApril 9, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    Great fabric and you made some wonderful mug rugs. I like the last one with the diagonal fabrics and the umbrella girls appliqued on top the best.

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  40. QuiltsmilesApril 9, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    Even though that lime surround one has my favorite color, your fussy cut umbrella girls are too sweet. Nicely done all three! Jane

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  41. JeanieApril 9, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Oh....these are all so cute! Gotta pick the last one with the three girls as my favorite. I'm so glad you returned to quilting and thanks for the great givaway!

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  42. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Oh I just love the fabric and your art rugs are just so cute. If I had to pick one I would say number 3 for me would be the cutest.......I hope you enjoy your day.

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  43. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresApril 9, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    A woman after my SOAKED heart! Come see me on Thursday and see how I used this fabric!

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  44. Gene BlackApril 9, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    My favorite one is (oddly enough) the third, stormy one. You have made me fall in love with this collection of fabric. Connecting Threads should hire you.

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  45. RuthApril 9, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    I have that fabric in a layer cake. I need to make these; they are so cute!

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  46. SandraApril 9, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    My favorite thing about spring is watching the trees bud out and seeing the flowers slowly coming back to life. Your mug rugs are all charming!

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  47. RosaApril 9, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    It`s gorgeous.Thanks for the tutorial!!

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  48. DeeApril 9, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Living in MN I cannot wait to see tulips and daffodils - talking snow again tonight and tomorrow - REALLLLLLLLY???? I love your last rug - the fabrics are truly beautiful.

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  49. Pat at Bell Creek QuiltsApril 9, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    I live in WI and I love when the rain washes away the *old, dirty snow*! My favorite mug is the one with the fused girls. :)

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  50. DeborahGunApril 9, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    love these mug rugs - they are fantastic, and what a great line of fabric. I can't choose my favourite - they are all lovely! I live in the tropics so no spring for me at the moment, but my favourite thing used to be the daffodils!

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  51. Sherry VFApril 9, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Definitely, the unbrella girls design is my favorite. Your mug rug highlighting this fabric is very clever & sweet!

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  52. Reese @ Quilty ReeseApril 9, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    My favorite thing about spring is that it means winter is over! I definitely love the umbrella girls design the best. I also live on a lake so I completely understand what its like to see storms rolling in.

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  53. Cindy SharpApril 9, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    My favorite thing about spring is the way things bloom even though the days are dark and rainy. I love to see trees in their lacy clothes and see the contrast of their beautiful blooms against a threatening sky. I love to hear the birds singing again.

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  54. Leanne ParsonsApril 9, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Your mug rugs are beautiful! I love how you used the quilting stitches to show different types of rain. My favourite thing about spring is the return of song birds to our area. I love hearing them out the window or when I go for a walk.

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  55. Linda CApril 9, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    They are alll wonderful and that fabric a perfect choice for this. Pick just one?? HMMMMM the aqua one, I think. What do they say about the weather in the Midwest? Stick around it will be changing any minute. I'm from IL originally so I know that first hand!

    I didn't get a chance to tell you thx for letting me know that your pkg arrived. Now thanks for offering a giveaway opportunity here! have a great day, no matter the weather.

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  56. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    The mug rug with the green fabric really caught my eye. Thus the reason I love spring in CO, our world goes from brown to green.


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  57. DebbieApril 9, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    A very cute collection....of adorable mug rugs! You did good and love your variety.

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  58. LindaApril 9, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    I love them all! But, I think the third mug rug is my favorite. The fabric is adorable. Love it!!!

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  59. Kathy HApril 9, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    It is really hard to pick a favorite but the stormy one is probably my favorite since it is so different. They are all really cute. ANd I have always loved any of those boot fabrics. Just makes me happy to look at them.

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  60. GwenApril 9, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    You did such a wonderful job of incorporating those fabrics into your mug rugs. All three turned out just perfect!

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  61. PattyApril 9, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    I like your mug rugs. I am partial to the little girls with their umbrellas.

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  62. pinsandneedlesApril 9, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Well done! I love this fabric line and have several pieces. The umbrella girls and the galoshes are so cute!

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  63. krislovesfabricApril 9, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    I adore those little boots!! Each of your rugs are perfect!

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  64. Needled MomApril 9, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    I love this fabric line!!! It made up into such sweet mug rugs too. Nice job.

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  65. RhondaApril 9, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Love this line of fabrics. My favorite mug rug is the first one. I remember my rain boots when I was little and running around in the rain while grandma laughed so hard she couldn't call my brother and me in for dinner.

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  66. Bonnie58April 9, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    I love the summer storm and applique mugrug. Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity on the draw
    bonnielarson58@gmail.com

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  67. LindaApril 9, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Your FMQ is just beautiful! Your mug rugs are too! Great job!

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  68. SherApril 9, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    I love all your mug rugs, but the summer storm one is really cute. Thanks for sharing such a cute line of fabric.

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  69. Quilter KathyApril 9, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    OMG I LOVE your fabric and your rugs! If I don't win the draw, I'm going to order myself this fabric...just makes me smile! The thing I love about spring is the fresh smell and the promise of growth to come!

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  70. ✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄April 9, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    DEB! FANTASTIC! Absolutely perfect fabric choices, and you made your rugs so vibrant despite that rainy fabric :)
    Thanks so much for participating with us in the hop!
    Erin

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  71. Siouxzq64@gmail.comApril 9, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Beautiful projects. I think I agree I like the green one it reminds me of an early spring rain when things are beginning to green up.

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  72. FrederikaApril 9, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    So beautiful your projects.
    Nice fabrics you used
    Thanks for sharing
    Frederika

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  73. BrendaApril 9, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    I like them all! I love spring because everything starts to get some color! Grasses and flowers start to green up, I see red colors in the tree buds! The grass needs mowing already!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

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  74. ScrapatchesApril 9, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Fabulous fabrics and adorable mug rugs. The summer storm one with the fussy cut applique umbrella girls is my favorite. My favorite thing about spring is enjoying and celebrating the rebirth and renewal of the earth. So happy. So hopeful. So beautiful. Thank you for sharing your creativity and your fabric so generously ... :-) Pat

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  75. TeriApril 9, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Great fabrics. My favorite thing about spring is seeing the flowers pop up. By tomorrow I should have my first bloom. Love your mug rugs - more finishes.

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  76. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    I have that fabric... I am going to make some mug rugs with it. Awesome inspiration. Great job!

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  77. Britt-IngerApril 9, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Great fabric and and wonderful mug rugs. My favorite is the umbrella girls on the grey mug rug. Thanks for sharing

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  78. LouApril 9, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    I love all three!!!!
    My fav thing about Spring.... well the Bluebonnets here in Texas. When they pop out you know it is finally Spring!

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  79. Joyce CarterApril 9, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Great job on your mug rugs! The fabric chose and your quilting really made them come to life. I can just see the storm coming up. I really like the one with the girls and their umbrellas. Thank you so much for sharing and for the chance to win this fabric.

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  80. Dogwood Lane RamblesApril 9, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    That fabric is perfect for your rugs and thanks for the tut.

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  81. AnnApril 9, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    What I love about spring is the flowers: peonies, iris, columbine, all of them, and the fresh green of everything being re-born. Love all 3 mug rugs. But I like the blue colorway. Thanks so much for sharing the pattern you used for these beautiful mug rugs.

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  82. Debbie S.April 9, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    I love the girl in the boots, but each fabric is great. They all fit us here living in the pacific northwest

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  83. AngieApril 9, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Adorable!

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  84. JulieApril 9, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    These are fantastic!! I love them all but the umbrella girls are a little bit more awesome to me. Thanks for sharing!

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  85. Samantha April 9, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    These are awesome mug rugs! Great job!

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  86. JanetApril 9, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Wow! These are great! I love the fabrics in the "stormy" setting. Are they from Umbrella Girls as well? I must find me some!

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  87. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Spring brings out the apple blossoms here in Washington state which signifies summer isn't too far away!

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  88. Gina LoomisApril 9, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Your mug rugs are awesome! I love the Soaked collection.. and what a perfect match for the hop! The umbrella girls are so cute! Thanks for participating and inspiring us today! I'm a new follower!

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  89. GillApril 9, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    I love all your mug rugs! great fabrics!
    Spring is my favourite time of year - the end of winter and beginning of longer days and warmer weather!
    Thank you!

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  90. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nApril 9, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Love that fabric line! And your mug rugs are super cute. Thanks for sharing your projects and the giveaway--sweet :)

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  91. vickiApril 9, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    That fabric line is so cute. My favorite seasons are fall and spring --just the right temprature for me. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com

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  92. SusanApril 9, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Thanks for sharing your very creative and nicely made mug rugs. They are just lovely!

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  93. DiannApril 9, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    My favorite thing about spring is flowers! Especially the daffodils that are blooming in my yard right now. I'm not sure if I have a favorite of your mug rugs. I like them all.

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  94. Patty April 9, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    great fabric choices - thanks for sharing your wonderful set of mug rugs. I like the green one best.

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  95. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Love that fabric line and all of the mug rugs you made! My favorite though is the cute girl with umbrella and your terrific storm. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  96. LynetteApril 9, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    OH my gosh, Deb!! I am soooo in love with the one that has the three girls spotlighted. Fantastic!! This is terrific fabric, and you've really played it up well. :D

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  97. LisaApril 9, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    I live in south Alabama and I love all the spring flowers, it's just so pretty everywhere you look. We have lots and lots and lots of tulips blooming.

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  98. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    I love the spring flowers. Our spring colors are so pretty here in central Illinois. The end of May we will be moving to central Alabama, and I am looking forward to the spring flowers that grow there. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net

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  99. AmyApril 9, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    I love your mug rugs! Everything about them is too cute! I love all my spring bulbs! Can't just pick one, thanks for the great giveaway!

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  100. MarcyApril 9, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    These are just darling. Great colors, beautiful quilting and amazing fabric.

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  101. CeciliaApril 9, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    All of your mug rugs are so cute! My favorite though is the one with the fussy cut little girls. Thank you for sharing and for the giveaway.

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  102. Terry@ a quilting blogApril 9, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Love your mug rugs...my favorite (and it was really hard to choose since they are all so pretty) is the one with the green fabric!!! Thanks for sharing and for the sweet giveaway :)

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  103. CatherineApril 9, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    All your mug rugs are great! I`m a fan of that fabric too. Great choice.

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  104. JuliaPApril 9, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Congrats on being in the top 2 for the day! Love, love your appliqué girls mug rug.

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  105. SaraApril 9, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    One of my favorite things about spring is the smell of rain and warm soil. Even though I don't garden anymore I do love that warm soil smell right after it rains.

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  106. Jane S.April 9, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Such cute fabric, and perfect for spring mug rugs! I love rain, so that plus the green grass and spring flowers are my favorite things about spring. :)

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  107. PaulaApril 9, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    This is my favorite definitely! :D

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  108. DeniseApril 9, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    I LOVE all of your mug rugs but I think the 1st one is my favorite! The colors of the fabric are wonderful and I love the way you did the stitching to depict the rain!
    Great job and thank you for the giveaway!

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  109. BizyStitchesApril 9, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Great mug rugs, and perfect fabric for them. Thanks for sharing and for being in the hop.

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  110. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    HELLO! LOVE YOUR MUG RUGS!
    LOVE YOUR BLOG TOO!
    SPRING FLOWERS BUDDING AND BLOOMING ARE MY FAVORITE!
    EXCITING GIVEAWAY-THANKS FOR SHARING!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  111. PatriciaApril 9, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    These are too cute! I haven't made any mug rugs yet. I don't drink coffee and seldom anything hot. I like the one with the applique. Thanks for sharing and the giveaway chance.

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  112. slackerApril 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    My favorite thing about spring is that, for us, spring = fresh, homegrown produce! w00t!!!

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  113. PaulineApril 9, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    I love all your mug rugs! Sweet fabric line! Thanks for sharing!

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  114. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    I love your mug rugs! They are original, beautiful, I can not pick one I like them all! I love the fabric and the way in which you've combined the designs.
    You did a nice job!!!!!!!
    Marisa from
    http://passionetcouture.blogspot.ca/

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  115. JudithApril 9, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    What a sweet mug rug! I love the all the wildflowers in south Texas. We call it Indian summer around lake Corpus and lake Mathis. I have seen orange bonnets in Aransas Pass. It is amazing when driving up to Austin on seeing all the wildflowers on the hills. It is an amazing drive. Thanks for sharing.....Judith, Texas

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  116. barbara woodsApril 9, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    love that fabric

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  117. TammyApril 9, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    I really like all of them. My favorite is the 3rd one. The progression of the storm..Very creative. Thanks dor the chance to enter your giveaway. Thank you for shareing your projects with us today.

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  118. Shannon MeyerApril 9, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    That fabric is so cute!! I love all the rugs you made but my favorite is the 'Dark and Stormy'. Love how it goes from fearsome dark to light and happy skies:)

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  119. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogApril 9, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Hi Deb,
    I don't like rain but I love your mugrugs and your fabrics, wonderful!
    Liebe Grüße
    Bente in Germany

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  120. StitchesApril 9, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    I love that fabric, it is so cute and the mug rugs are all great, can't choose. My favorite thing about Spring is walking the yard to see what is coming up. I love to watch the new growth on the flowers and shrubs and can't wait for them to show green again.

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  121. LoriApril 9, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    My favorite thing about spring is seeing everything come back to life....trees, flowers, grass...........

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  122. CorinaApril 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Great mugrugs!

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  123. Barb66April 9, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    All your mug rugs are great but I love the storm progression with the umbrella girls. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  124. Rina MasonApril 9, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    They are all socute that it's hard to pick a favorite but the umbrella girls are just to cute. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  125. Michele TApril 9, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    I love the fabric that you used for your mug rugs! I really can't decide which is my favorite because they are both equally sweet... I'd love to set my tea and a sweet on either one!!

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  126. SimoneApril 9, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Super lovely! All three! I like "the storm is a comin'" because that's also my view where I live. My favorite thing about spring would be any amount of rain since we don't get enough, but I really love seeing the hummingbirds return. Your designs are well done. Thanks!

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  127. tink's momApril 9, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Love your contributions to the hop. great job on each and every one of them.

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  128. Gmama JaneApril 9, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Nice original design from some fabric I had not seen as of yet!! Would love to win!! You put a lot of time and thought into making some nicley made mug rugs!
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  129. Donna JoyApril 9, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    You are so creative, and you inspire me, love how you came up with the storm progression, and the fabric is so fun, thanks for the giveaway, now I must go follow you so I can get inspired.

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  130. SandyMayApril 9, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    I really like the progression of the summer storm with the fussy cut umbrella girls. Hard to believe there can be such variety making an item that is approximately 6x9".
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  131. ThreadCatcherApril 9, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    I like the progression rug as I have a cabin that also faces west on a lake and the summer storms come in just that way. My favorite thing about spring is that winter is far away! Need to tell that to old man winter as the calendar says spring and we have snow in the forecast! Thanks for sharing.

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  132. LynneApril 9, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    They are all so lovely!

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  133. JustPamApril 9, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    I love how you used this fabric. I love the little girls with umbrellas the most.

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  134. ShaunaApril 9, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    I love love love the flowers of spring! and I like both but the little girls is just too cute

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  135. JeaneApril 9, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    I love the smell of fresh grass and the beauty of spring flowers. The little girls with umbrellas is my favorite, she is just soo cute.

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  136. SueApril 9, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    I love your "stormy" mug rug. Love how you appliqued the little girls on it!

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  137. CathiApril 9, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    They are all fabulous! It's almost impossible to pick a favourite out of them! If I have to pick a favourite, it's the summer storm one. How creative!

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  138. evelynApril 9, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Wow! Three great rugs. I like the last one best. Thank you for sharing your thought process as you created them. It is always nice the hear the story behind the creation.

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  139. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    Ok, I can't possibly choose from your adorable mug rugs so I'll just tell you that my favorite thing about spring is the scent of the Daphne by my front door...heavenly! pbstrand@msn.com

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  140. usagypsyApril 9, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    The smell of lilac always brings spring to my mind. I used to have a huge lilac bush in front of my house and when I opened my windows I had a natural room freshener! I'm hoping to be buying a new home in the next year or so and the first thing I'm doing is planting lilac bushes :)

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  141. LesleyApril 9, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Your mug rugs are adorable! Love the fabrics and seeing how creative you were!

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  142. ritainalaskaApril 9, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    love all your mugrugs! love fussycutting fabrics ... you did such a nice job of it. thanx for the chanced to win some of your fabric! would love to make me an april showers mugrug from it.

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  143. Rhonda D.April 9, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    I really love your mug rug with the rain boots. Thanks for sharing the
    layout with us! Wonderful giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!!!!

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  144. Karen OApril 9, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    All of your creations are wonderful. It is hard to pick my favorite, but I think I would have to pick #3. I have seen the storms coming across the lake a few times myself. What a great interpretation!

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  145. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Wow, I love all your mug rugs, that is just the perfect fabric!! My fav would have to be the one with the most green it is bright and cheery!!

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  146. JanaramaApril 9, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    All three of your mug rugs are fabulous. I think I like Dark and Stormy the best.

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  147. Emily CApril 9, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Love the rugs. The little umbrella girls are super cute.

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  148. karen kApril 9, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Love all of your mug rugs. The fabric choice was perfect! If I had to choose, I believe the blue one would be my fav as I love blue! The best part of spring is all the new life blooming!

    itskarenk(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  149. SusanApril 9, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    What I love most about spring...when the flowers start blooming and spotting the first robin!

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  150. Vicki HApril 9, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    I love all three of your mug rugs. I love seeing the green spikes of future summer flowers poking up thru the ground. All my family lives in MN and I hear your winter just doesn't want to end. When I called my sister this evening, she said they were expecting more snow, possibly 4-10 inches. Here in KS we are getting rain and cold temps in the 30's. Thanks for sharing and being part of the hop.

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  151. TanyaApril 9, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    The mug rugs are super cute. I like tulips. Thanks for chance to win.

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  152. hafzaApril 10, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    My favorite mug rug is the Umbrella girl - the third one.

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  153. MarthaApril 10, 2013 at 3:58 AM

    They are all so cute...love them. I love the greens of spring. The trees look so fresh when they first bud out. Thank you for being so generous.

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  154. Heather BApril 10, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    OMG I love your mug rugs! That rainboot fabric is too cute! The first one in the blue color way is my favorite! Thanks for the chance to win!
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  155. shadypinesqltrApril 10, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Deb, Love your mugrugs! My favorite is the green one. It reminds me of the bright green of the new leaves. I'm so glad that Spring is here, meaning that Winter should be over for a few months! Here in Michigan it is raining again but not as prettily as on your mugrugs!
    Joan from HGTV board

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  156. dolls5000aApril 10, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Ok seeing your mug rugs has convinced me I want to try them. I recently discovered minature quilts, and wish I had started with them a year ago when I started quilting. Your mug rugs makes me want to try them too.

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  157. Jayne HonnoldApril 10, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    I've got to go,with the blue one. The close up you have of the boots and the umbrellas is adorable. My favorite thing about spring is the wildflowers. Seeing trilliums, jack-in-the-pulpits, spring beauties, meadow rue, and so many more really make me happy for spring.

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  158. BethApril 10, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    I like the blue one the best. I love that fabric. Thank you for sharing.

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  159. LJApril 10, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Spring here in the Midwest can certainly be a mixture as in your mug rugs. Here in eastern Iowa we've been having drought so all the rain we've had in the last few days has been marvelous and much needed. That fabrics was perfect and all three of your rugs are great though my favorite is the third one. I liked the applique work you did with the fussy-cut girls and the rainbow of fabrics behind - anyway that's what I thought of when I saw it before I read your explaination. Sounds like a wonderul view.

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  160. SnoodlesApril 10, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Love all of your mug rugs...aren't they fun? I especially like your different quilting for each one...got to say my fav is the blue one! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on how you chose the fabrics and quilting for each one. An enjoyable post!
    Jacque
    (aka Snoodles)

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  161. Teresa in Music CityApril 10, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Wow Deb!!! I SO love your mug rugs!!! I've been eyeing that fabric ever since Connecting Threads announced it. Haven't picked up any yet though, so a win here would be lovely *hint* LOL!!! There's no way to choose a favorite of your cute mug rugs, but I love storms, so I'll go with the stormy one. You know, "It was a dark and stormy night...." :*D And on a side note - I collect mugs too - yeah!!!! I love drinking from a different one each morning :*)

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  162. KarenApril 10, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Love all of your mug rugs, but I think my favorite is the summer storm. I hadn't gotten drawn into Mug Rugs yet, but these may just be the inspiration I need. Thanks for the pattern.

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  163. Kathy ~~~April 10, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Love your mug rug. Best thing about April is the warm weather. Thanks for the chance to win;-)

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  164. Deb@asimplelifequiltsApril 10, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    I don't have one of the required accounts to leave a comment on you blog.

    I like all of your mug rugs. My favorite thing about Spring is when the flowers begin blooming and things begin to get green again.

    Thanks for the chance to win.

    Susan (added by Deb)

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  165. Newbie JenApril 10, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Deb, fantastic mug rugs, and using the Soaked line is so fitting! The 3rd one is my favorite!

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  166. KathyApril 10, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    I really like your mug rugs. What is the finished size? I really liked the the mug rug with the fussy cut of the 3 girls with their umbrellas. Love the fabric too.

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  167. Teatime CreationsApril 10, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Your mug rugs are sew cute. love the one with the three umbrella on best. Love the warmer weather and tiny flowers popping forth in early spring.

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  168. Carrie P.April 10, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    those are so cute and you used the perfect fabric. I really like the last one where you fussy cute the little girls out. I love spring, the colors, the warmer weather, time to get out in the garden, blue skys, I could go on and on. Happy Spring to you.

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  169. DeAnna April 10, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Very pretty! I love them all. You did a great job and your fabric choice was perfect. My favorite thing about Spring is new beginnings. I love to see all the plants beginning to bloom.

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  170. Connie Kresin CampbellApril 10, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    What super cute mug rugs.....love all the April showers! I love seeing my plants start to come up in the spring. Great giveaway! Thanks for sharing.
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  171. Lavonna ZWBApril 10, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us!

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  172. EllenApril 10, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Love the fussy cut raingirl mug rug with the button stitch. they are all great. Thanks for the pattern so we can make one also.
    ellen.mccaulley@gmail.com

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  173. PamelaApril 10, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    I love them all! You made such artful use of that fabric! My favorite is the one with the blanket stitched pictures of the three girls. I am definitely going to make one of these, and I'll have to track down that fabric, because I want one just like yours! Thanks for sharing!

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  174. StitchesApril 11, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    I love that Splash fabric..you did a great job with your rugs!!

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  175. SheilaApril 11, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Wow. I love your mug rugs and this fabric collection. Perfect fabrics for this blog hop.

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  176. Elita@Busy Needle QuiltingApril 11, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Deb, those are adorable! I think the last one, with the little girls in the rain, is my favourite but it was hard to choose! Great choice for a fabric line!

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  177. PattiApril 11, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    Your mug rugs are spectacular and perfect for Spring! I guess, if forced to choose one of these beauties, I would say the third one with the umbrellas! Thanks for sharing your talent with us, and having a wonderful giveaway!

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  178. KTApril 11, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    I love watching everything bloom in spring, even if I am allergic to it.

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  179. apple blossomApril 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    just love all your mug rugs.... love the colors that pop out in spring time.

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  180. MoeWestApril 11, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Your mug rugs are all so nice! I really like the stitch you used to show snow showers. My favourite part of spring is seeing the garden start to grow. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  181. SewgirlApril 11, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    I like the blue wellie mug rug the best myself. As far as Spring goes, I love that the weather is warmer and we have longer days...sorry for the snow! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!

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  182. RachelApril 12, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    They're all so pretty! But if I had to choose a favorite I'd go this the third one with the accent girls. I wish all we were getting this spring was rain. Yeesh!

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  183. Sis-OApril 12, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Spring flowers and I love the fussy cut umbrella girls.

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  184. Just Quilt ItApril 13, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    I love each of these mug rugs! The fabric is perfect. The 3 girls with umbrellas are adorable.

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  185. Sunshine GirlApril 13, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Oh these are all so lovely - I think I like the fussy cut one the best but all of the colours and fabric are fabulous so its difficult to choose! Thanks for sharing and I love your pin cushions on the previous post too.

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  186. nicolesenderApril 13, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    My favorite thing about spring is the sunny days and spending time in the garden! I like all your mug rugs.
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  187. OhioLoriApril 15, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    Favorite part of Spring is when our Peach trees begin blooming! (we have 280 trees) They are amazing sight! :)

    Love all your Mug Rugs...but the one with the 3 lil' Umbrella Girls is my very favorite! Great job on em all tho too!

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