Hurry, Valentine!

Hello, Friends!

Here we are, just a few days away from Valentine's Day. 

Are you ready?

If you need an idea for a quick gift or two...

think about using my

Be My Valentine mug rug PDF pattern.

It's available for instant download at just $3.00,

so you can get started stitching immediately.
Find it on Etsy, in my shop called eamylove.

If your sewing time is limited, just take a shortcut!

Leave out the quilting,
and just let the pretty fabrics steal your heart away.

My mug rug uses some Scandi II fabrics by Makower.
This Nordic print is a wee bit Christmas-y, but it works
for me, to brighten up any winter day.

I can always flip it over to show the snow-covered trees.

{All of the mug rugs made from my
 Be My Valentine mug rug PDF pattern are reversible.}

I'll be back soon to share a few more versions of my mug rug.

You can search my blog for more pretty samples,

with the "valentine" tag, if you just can't wait.

This pattern is so versatile...

I'll never run out of ideas for new valentine mug rugs.
Why not see what YOU can make?

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Kiss Me Quick, Valentine!!!

Hello, Friends!

If you're looking for a quick gift idea

from the heart, for someone who's sweet,

take a look at my Be My Valentine mug rug pattern.

This pattern is very versatile, which is great news.

This is an example of a clean and simple design,

using one single fabric for the front.

 I had all of the supplies on hand...

this mug rug started out as two 10" layer cake squares

from Sweetwater's "First Crush" line for Moda.

I used a charming label from Sweetwater,

to put into words exactly what I was thinking.

This mug rug will be a birthday present 

for my wonderful mom!

{Shhh...her birthday is right after Valentine's Day!}

It was so easy to add the label to the heart shape,

with some fusible webbing and a neat straight stitch.

I used some squiggly free motion quilting,

to add interest.

I love the contrasting red ric rac edging.

I came up with an even quicker version,

using two more 10" squares of First Crush prints.

See how easy???

I didn't even need to add quilting,

since the fusible fleece gives it a beautiful finish.

I had fun using some labels I've been hoarding

for way to long!

It's reversible, too!

For the Be My Valentine mug rug pattern,

I normally piece together a patchwork for the front. 

That's super fun, when there's time available.

I got this "kiss me quick" idea,

because the backs of the mug rugs

are just as pretty as the fronts.

I hope you'll be inspired to try some quick versions

of the Be My Valentine mug rug pattern.

Be sure to share them on Instagram

by tagging with @eamylove or #amymadethat,
or any other page.

And remember...

gifts from the heart are welcomed every day,

even beyond Valentine's Day.

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Valentine Coffee

Good morning to you!

Just a quick post, to share my latest

"Be My Valentine" mug rug.

This one is made using Bonnie and Camille's 

Handmade collection for Moda.

I chose to make some HST's and a bit of wavy quilting.

Voila! My mug rug was done in no time.

A favorite mug rug adds so much pleasure

to a little break, even when you're in a hurry.

You can whip up your own mug rugs

before Valentine's Day,

with plenty of time to spare.

My PDF pattern is available here for instant download.

For more inspiration from my "Be My Valentine" pattern,

visit my blog here...

and here...

and here...

and stop by again soon for some new ideas!

Now...if only I could make my own frothy design,

like this delicious Maple Latte from Peet's!

Have a great day!

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Mr. Sunshine Mini Quilt Pattern - Supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

A brighter future lies ahead...

Someday we will wake up to a world

where the words, "You have cancer"

do not send people into a panic.

I'd like to do what I can to help

make leukemia and lymphoma treatable,

by supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

My husband is an only child,

but he's had a best friend, Dan Chianese,

for over 50 years. They are like brothers.

"Dan the Man" was diagnosed with leukemia

two years ago.

Dan is fighting back as a candidate for the

Man of the Year with LLS Suncoast.

One dollar equals one vote, from now until May 7, 2016.

The Man & Woman of the Year (MWOY) campaign is a spirited fundraising competition in communities across the U.S. in which participants build fundraising teams to compete for the title of Man or Woman of the Year. They raise funds for LLS blood cancer research in honor of local children who are blood cancer survivors, the Boy & Girl of the Year. The titles are awarded to the man and woman in each community who raises the most funds during the ten-week campaign; the top local fundraisers in the country also win the national titles. You can support their efforts by donating to or joining their campaigns, because everyone wins when cancer loses!

In Dan's honor,

I designed the Mr. Sunshine mini quilt.

Dan lives in Florida now,

so I decided to put some sunglasses onto

a sunburst design.

You can buy this pattern on Craftsy for only $3.00.

I will donate all of the sales of this pattern from now

through May 7, 2016 to Dan The Man's campaign for Man of the Year.

You can also make a direct donation here.

The future is so bright that

even the SUN needs sunglasses!

Linking up to Bits N Bobs Design Board Monday!

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Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

What a great day for a cuppa

and a little sweet treat!

For today's Be My Valentine Heart Mug Rug,

I used pink and gray prints

from Simply Colorful - the original line.

The wavy quilting was really easy and fun

to do, using my walking foot!

I was inspired by the gray ric rac...

so I chose a gray gingham backing,

using April Showers by Bonnie and Camille.

No matter where in the world you are,

 I hope you'll take time to celebrate

and tell your favorite person how much you love them.

And don't forget...

every day is a great day to say "I Love You!"

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Doxie Love - A New Mug Rug

Hello, Friends!

Are there any dog lovers out there?

Do you especially love dachshunds???
I've got something sweet to share with you!

    

I happen to know of a special long haired doxie named Oscar,

whose mommy had a birthday.

I thought I'd stitch up this little mug rug, just for her, 

using my Be My Valentine Heart Mug Rug pattern!

I've had this fabric in my stash for a few years.

It came from JoAnn and I found it irresistible.

We had a miniature dachshund in my family,

when I was growing up.

I put the novelty fabric together with a few squares of brown polka dots.

If Oscar got a big haircut and dressed himself up

 in a striped sweater,

he would look just like this!

I love that this mug rug is reversible.

I'm so crazy about polka dots and ric rac.

This mug rug will be ready for a cup of coffee any time.

Add a little treat, and it's a happy day.

WAIT a minute!!!

Those are not the treats I meant!!!

{Ginger must have been "helping" me to photograph today.}

Here we go...this is much better.

You can find the PDF pattern in my Craftsy store.

It's perfect for Valentine's Day

or any other day of the year.

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