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May 24, 2013

Celebrate! A New Mug Rug Pattern

This weekend I've got something to celebrate...
I've launched my new PDF pattern
for a fun and fresh new mug rug,
called...Celebrate!


I've gotta tell you that I didn't really plan
for this to be my next pattern,
but I've had the idea in my mind for a long time.


It came to life when
I made a kitchen-themed basket
for my son's Relay for Life team to raffle,
and I made this little mug rug as part of the prize.



I began with a Divided Basket
in a turquoise and lime color scheme.


I added a bunch of fun turquoise and lime stuff, 
like napkins, a silicone trivet,
a candle, some straws, and some picnic plates.


Here's the back of the basket.



See that Denyse Schmidt print I picked up at my JoAnn store?
I featured it, adding a sweet lime polka dot
and a fabulous turquoise chevron from Riley Blake!


I filled it with some more handmade goodies...
and some pretty coasters.


I know you want to see more of those coasters, right?


I whipped them up using my own Moda Bake Shop tutorial.



I'm hoping the winner of the basket
will feel happy each time she uses it.
:)


When I made my little mug rug,
I took some photos and made some notes...
and now I've got the pattern ready for sale!


There's something for everyone here...
a bit of applique using fusible webbing...


And a wee bit of embroidery...


All tied together with some bright binding.


You can find the Celebrate Mug Rug pattern 

in honor of Memorial Day...
even more reason to celebrate!}




It's also available in my shop on Etsy,





11 comments:

  1. Well, I love it all! The mug rug, coasters, basket and the tea towel. What a special auction donation. Anyone should feel privileged to have the winning bid and take this home!!

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  2. Absolutely gorgeous. This is one of my fav color combos. Delicious!!! LOVE that basket!!

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  3. Just gorgeous! I love this color scheme. And the new pattern for a mug rug is delightful! It will make a wonderful hostess gift!

    Susie

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  4. Beautiful gift set!! I have had my eye on that pattern for a while. Just haven't had time to order it and create it.

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  5. Everything in the gift basket is gorgeous and your new mug rug is beautiful, love the design.

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  6. Love that mug rug - and love that divided basket too - what gorgeous colours!!

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  7. This is such a pretty gift set! I love the new mug rug pattern too! Aqua and green are making their way to the top of my "must have" list.

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  8. Stunning - as always - everything you make looks so elegant.

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  9. I just keep looking and looking at this post....I love it all!!! xoxo

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  10. Love your divided basket. So cute! I just went and bought the pattern. I haven't seen that DS print at Joann's. Do you remember which line it's from?

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  11. So, so cute. What a beautiful basket you put together. I love the little mug rug. Don't mind if I do....

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