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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Chrissy Tree Mug Rug




I am definately not a fantastic machinist when it comes to sewing, but I wanted to show you an 8 x 8inch Mug Rug I made whilst away with my crafty friends.  This is the first time I have used paper piecing to make something and boy did it challenge me !

Worst bit for me was the edging (some of the corners are far from perfect), but I was proud to have achieved it with loads of help from the experts. Thanks girls !

Spurred me on to buy a new Janome sewing machine to add to my crafty things.  The old machine will be used solely for paper sewing now.





Sid xx

20 comments:

Sarah said...

great lil quiltie Sid!

it's the binding that always defeats me too, you've done a much better job on it than I usually manage

Effie said...

Fantastic job!.... King size quilt next time!

Lulabelle said...

Well done Sid! It is fantastic! No stopping you now!

Sue said...

Nice one:) Can tell whose influence you were under:)

Godelieve said...

I guess we're going to see more sewing here. This looks really good!

Shirley-anne said...

Goodness , you are quite multi talented I see! Well done , it is beautiful .
Love the colour combinations .
hugs Shirley-Anne

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Sid- This is wonderful! Your sewing talent is awesome.
http://studioatthelake.blogspot.com/

Carol Q said...

flippin 'eck Sid that's brilliant. keep stitching!

Salamanda's Scrappy Adventures said...

Looks fun and I want to try this too

sam21ski said...

Hey, great fabric make Sid and now you are the proud owner of a new sewing machine too - nice one

Sam xxx

Diane O. said...

You are humble by saying you are not fantastic with a sewing machine! Great job, love it!

Angelnorth said...

You did a great job, love the zig zag quilting!

Rein said...

This is wunderful!

Karen Goulet said...

Hi Sid! I have just been looking at some of your work on your blogs. You certainly have a unique style and are not afraid to try new techniques with your crafting. I really love your Christmas book that you made with the box inside that has all the compartments. I am wondering how you made the box for the inside of the book...is it chipboard? I am trying to figure out a design for an advent calendar and your book gave me some great ideas. Thanks! Karen :

Karen Goulet said...

Hi again Sid! That is a great mug rug! Karen :)

Andrea said...

So now you have a new sewing machine you'll be making your own duvet for the next weekend??

herminesplace said...

Gorgeous quilt!

Elaine said...

Lovely! I like the scrapiness with all the colors!

Isabelle Norris said...

This is really nice!! definitely much better that what I would do!!
Well done Sid
isa

Neet said...

Sid, this is fabulous. I can't see anything wrong with your corners/binding. I hope you are proud of your achievement.

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