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Re: Mug Rug Exchange - Do it yourself style! 16 Mar 2014 05:32 #116514

scottishquilter OFFLINE Posts: 756 Thank you received: 14	Another terrific mug rug Norma. Love the fabric. Geneva must be so delighted to receive it.
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Re: Mug Rug Exchange - Do it yourself style! 16 Mar 2014 05:23 #116513

AndreeBergeron OFFLINE Posts: 722 Thank you received: 100	Norma, If you can't write during that creative process - I know the feeling -, maybe film yourself? Andrée
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Re: Mug Rug Exchange - Do it yourself style! 16 Mar 2014 03:46 #116512

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Marilyn, I had the fabric in a bath from cleansing some brushes. That gave the subtle grey color. After drying I stamped the circles on, probably with a circular sponge stamp. The paint is fabric paint that needs ironing afterwards.
I have a very hard time remembering how I did things but I'm pretty sure this is how I got it done. The fabric is an old worn out sheet, in fact my favorite, because it was very soft and almost silk like. I recycled the good parts of it.

I wonder if others have the same experience. When I'm done with making fabrics I cannot remember what I did. It's like being in another sort of consciousness while working. In one of my test muggies I used a fabric that I really like, but I can't for the life of me remember how to create that effect again. Don't tell me to make notes while I work. That's not an option because then I get out of the flow.
I would like to hear how others experience their creative process.

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Re: Mug Rug Exchange - Do it yourself style! 15 Mar 2014 12:41 #116497

idaho OFFLINE Posts: 2531 Thank you received: 183	Norma...knowing you hand dye your fabric....I am very curious about that grey fabric. Are these appliqued dots/circles?? or was that some special method that produced the pattern. ??
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Re: Mug Rug Exchange - Do it yourself style! 15 Mar 2014 12:20 #116496

Zarah OFFLINE Posts: 1526 Thank you received: 30	Bumble bee? I never thought of that. It has transformed while flying your way. Glad you like it.
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Re: Mug Rug Exchange - Do it yourself style! 15 Mar 2014 10:39 #116491

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Look what came in my mailbox! A beautiful mug rug from Norma! And some treats.

The mug rug is a beautiful bumble bee. The fabric is so soft, the quilting perfect. I especially like the binding stitching. It gives the edge a lacy look. And Norma sent a wonderful "little birdie". It's exquisite. I love the ribbons! Thanks Norma!

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Here's the back:

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And all the goodies:

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Geneva

Geneva

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Re: Mug Rug Exchange - Do it yourself style! 11 Mar 2014 09:56 #116378

golfjane OFFLINE Posts: 335 Thank you received: 10	Goodness, I've not been here for a few days and look at the gorgeous mug rugs--stunning is all I can say about the work and lucky recipients!
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Re: Mug Rug Exchange - Do it yourself style! 10 Mar 2014 10:14 #116357

Zarah OFFLINE Posts: 1526 Thank you received: 30	Thank you
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Re: Mug Rug Exchange - Do it yourself style! 10 Mar 2014 03:53 #116354

benno OFFLINE Posts: 121 Thank you received: 6	Norma - that is amazing - you are so clever
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Re: Mug Rug Exchange - Do it yourself style! 10 Mar 2014 02:46 #116353

Zarah OFFLINE Posts: 1526 Thank you received: 30	Just a little reminder: post in Show&Tell also
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Re: Mug Rug Exchange - Do it yourself style! 09 Mar 2014 23:08 #116352

vickimoss OFFLINE Posts: 149	I have not had much time to be on the forum lately and wow what I have missed. The mug rugs are spectacular. True artistry is coming out more and more. Wonderful job ladies.
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Re: Mug Rug Exchange - Do it yourself style! 09 Mar 2014 15:27 #116335

ritzy OFFLINE Posts: 2963 Thank you received: 82	Well done Norma! Wendy--I am applauding!!!!!!!
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Re: Mug Rug Exchange - Do it yourself style! 09 Mar 2014 14:34 #116333

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Thank you all for your nice comments. And no standing on your head is really nice too. Wendy, your photos are very close to the correct colors. That's very nice also.
The chicken wire was made as a background on the rug. I have just gotten the DesignWorks from Bernina and wanted to try designing in it, so I drew the wire with hexagons and let the program figure out how to sew it. I have to practice a bit more because it was difficult to line up the hexagons perfectly, but I thought chicken wire sometimes is not perfect so I let it go. It is embroidered on my Bernina 830 with Wonderfil thread which I find difficult to use. It's not a strong metal thread so I had a few breakages though I set the machine on very slow. After that I embroidered the bird on top of the wire.

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Re: Mug Rug Exchange - Do it yourself style! 09 Mar 2014 12:08 #116316

suehenyon OFFLINE Posts: 1796 Thank you received: 51	Wow wow wow is right, Norma. I'd like to know how you did that chicken wire...before the chicken? Love the colors! Lucky, Wendy! No eating that chicken
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