Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Fishy Mug Rugs

After hoarding my Heather Ross goldfish stash for a mere three months, I just had to cut into these guys and make something fun. No sense hoarding fabric and never using it, right? (But believe me, it was hard to make the first cut!)

I just love these fish combined with bright and cheery patchwork in aqua and tangerine. My inspiration for these came from here and here.

I like how Splashy is the star of the show on this first mug rug. Isn't he cute? He won the heart of one of my bloggy friends and is already off to his new home in New England!


This second mug rug stars Helen and Bjorn. They're great friends and I just couldn't bear to separate them. They're also up for "adoption" in my shop!


This final mug rug stars Splashy and his friend Spooky. These little guys are going to be participating in a giveaway for 100 Quilts for Christmas.


Haven't heard about 100 Quilts for Christmas? 'Tis the season for giving, and this wonderful event encourages us quilters to donate a small quilt or blanket to a local charity for a child in need. Click here for more details, and I'll keep you updated on where and when you can enter to win my fishy mug rug!

Happy Wednesday!
Mary
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19 comments:

  1. KatiNovember 17, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    So cute! I really wish I had some of those fish.

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  2. sewfunbymoniqueNovember 17, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    So adorable! I have some VW bug fabric that I think I'll do the same for!!

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  3. CJNovember 17, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    These are great! Love the colors.

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  4. amyNovember 17, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    He he he!! I am so excited!

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  5. Live a Colorful LifeNovember 17, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    Mary, those are all adorable. I have that fabric and have been wondering what would be the perfect project...these give me a good idea!

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  6. EmilyNovember 17, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    LOVE THESE. Trying to resist buying myself one as a Christmas gift!

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  7. The Purple TurtleNovember 17, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    I LOVE SPLASHY AND SPOOKY!! I was ready to head to your shop to purchase before I finished reading that he was a giveaway.

    Great job!!

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  8. StephanieNovember 17, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    That's cute enough I would almost hate to cover it up with a mug!

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  9. Katie @SwimBikeQuiltNovember 17, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    Thanks Mary! These are SO! great.

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  10. Sara @ Sew SweetnessNovember 17, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    Beautiful!!! What a great way to use this awesome fabric!

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  11. Shana PutnamNovember 17, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    I have a leg from xl pj's of this but am holding tight because I don't know what to do with it lol. I love your ideas!

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  12. juliaNovember 18, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    beyond cute! i love your mug rugs!

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  13. ElenaNovember 18, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    So cute! Great way to use up some stash. I'm slowly acquiring more HR, but I'm afraid I'm leaning toward the hoard! How do you decide on what project to finally use it??!! There are so many possible ways to use it all, it's so nerve wracking :)

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  14. UnknownNovember 18, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    simply adorable!!!!

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  15. JJNovember 18, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    Thanks so much for helping with 100 Quilts for Christmas! These are adorable!

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  16. Needled MomNovember 19, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    These are adorable!!! I also love the stay put towels. Such a great idea!!!!!!

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  17. KimNovember 24, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    these are so stinkin CUTE! Love them! ...very cool about your flikr group too! ...good stuff, friend! Happy Thanksgiving!!<3

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  18. photograph mugsJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    so cute mug rug.nice color combination awesome work.

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  19. Szydełkowy SalonikMay 11, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Piekne!!!! Rybka jest super!

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