Mug Hugs - Across the Pond

For the December edition

of the Across the Pond Sew Along,

Amanda The Patchsmith has come up

with a trendy new accessory...

the MUG HUG!

{No, it's not a typo...that's what she calls them. She's so clever!}

Photo by The Patchsmith

That's just ONE of the mug hugs Amanda

has made...a little fox,
using this free pattern by Crafty Staci,

with a brand-new Patchsmith mug rug pattern to match.

{This pattern also includes a super sweet bonus coaster!}

Photo by The Patchsmith

Susie has joined in over at Susie's Sunroom,

showing some darling mug hugs of her own.
The Patchsmith made The Fox, and Susie made The Hound!

Photo from Susie's Sunroom blog

I'm a bit behind schedule in making up any

new mug hugs, but I made this one a while ago,

using a paper sleeve as my template.

This type of mug hug works best on a disposable cup,
as it is tapered in shape.

I used a pretty button as a fastener.
These mug rugs are a great way to use up
one-of-a-kind favorite buttons!

Even though my red mug is straight-sided,
the Christmas mug hug looks pretty cute,
in my humble opinion!

It's time to get out those Christmas mug rugs
and give those hot chocolate mugs a nice hug!

If you'd like to join in the fun this month,
here are some more fun patterns, tutorials
and inspirational photos...
they should get you started!

I think the first time I ever saw a mug hug was in
an issue of Mollie Makes magazine.
Some were knitted and others were crocheted,
so there was something for everyone.

{Instructions are included here.}

Photo from Mollie Makes Magazine

Look at this adorable snowman
mug hug,
with instructions on the Red Heart Yarn blog!

Photo by Red Heart Yarn

At Embroidery Library Projects blog,
you can find full instructions
for making an embroidered coffee cozy.
Plain or fancy, these are really pretty!

{Susie made TWO of these...sort of...stop over to see!}

Photo from Emboidery Library Projects blog

Over at SewMuch2Luv,
you will find instructions for making this
{lovely} mug hug, with...RIC RAC!

{Now, why didn't I think of that?!?!?!?!}

Photo from SewMuch2Luv blog

That ought to get everybody started!
If you make some mug hugs,
please share photos in the Flickr group!

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Knitting up a storm

Well, it seems that we've weathered Hurricane Sandy

with only minor inconveniences in our area.

I only wish that were true for everyone,

and my heart aches for those who have suffered losses.

I've been quiet on the blogging front for a few days,

because there hasn't been much time for sewing.

Sometimes when I can't sew, I like to do other crafts,

like knitting.

Once again, my Aunt Ellie is to blame

for getting me started on a new craze...knitting ruffled scarves!

{She really rocks a scarf and I wish I could share a photo of her modeling one!}

Hip Hop

Have you seen this new yarn, called Sashay from Red Heart?

It comes in lots of color blends, named after

various dance styles, like Tango, Ballet, Jive and Salsa.

Photo from Red Heart website

The yarn is like a ribbon that you stretch apart, 

then knit together along one edge, to create a ruffle.

The outer edge has a pretty metallic thread running through it,

and the resulting scarves are soft and glamorous!

Photo from Red Heart website

Solid colors are available, too!

Photo from Red Heart website 

Aunt Ellie sent me this link for making Sashay scarves,

and it was very easy to learn the technique via YouTube.

After a few presidential debates and a hurricane,

I've got six scarves finished!

{Only five are shown here..I've already given one to my mom!} 

I took a couple of them with me to work,

and now I need to make 7 more for my friends!

{I won't be taking any more orders until I see if they are still fun to make!}

Mambo

 By the time I went back to my local craft store, 

the yarns were almost all sold out!

I was able to find them online at several websites, though.

My local Walmart had a few shades, to get me through, too.

{Whew!}

Tutu

Hopefully my new shipment of yarns will arrive today,

and I can keep going in the evenings.

It's a great project for when your mind is worn out,

but your fingers are looking for something to do.

Tango

I'm keeping this peacock one for myself!

Jive

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