Lorchen--that is a great quilt--very happy!

Oh, Lorchen, I can see exactly why you had to have that little quilt--it's wonderful, and is certainly something that would cheer you during down times.

Lorchen, thanks for the encouragement. What a great quilt! Thanks for reminding me of the true purpose of this project.

Susan, it's a shame you are not this side of the 'Big Pond'. I actually hand stitch down bindings on my friends' quilts and also have been known to take a large quilt and sew in all the threads. I find it very relaxing after a busy day in school.

I'm sure you'll manage to finish your projects on time. And what is it about David Taylor?? He is human - just like you and me, even if it sometimes feels as is he is on a different planet.

The Quilt Alliance contest is a real favourite of mine. Some years ago a friend in the US entered that contest, and at the time only people who lived in the US or Canada could bid for the quilts. I very, very badly wanted my friend's quilt, so I got another friend in the US to bid for it (non-quilter who couldn't understand why I wanted this so much). . She got the quilt. I paid her, and she sent it to me. If I would have to move to a desert island and could only take one textile piece with me, that's the one I'd take. Since I have had this quilt ('Casa del Sol' by Maude Haeger) I have been through a lot in my private life, but no matter what happens in my life, one look at this quilt and my spirite lift. No need for tablets or a shrink, just Maude's quilt.

I've been rambling a bit, and it got personal. I guess what I'm trying to say is: Support the fund-raising efforts of the Quilt Alliance. You may end up with something that money just can't buy.

I'm loving seeing everyone's mug rugs, even though I'm trying, really trying, to stay off the Forum and get some work done. The rugs are all beautiful. I promise the Lizards on my List that I will not forget them. I'm trying to get an entry for this year's Quilt Alliance contest completed. I've never designed anything before, let alone entered a competition. I'm in awe of David Taylor as I try to bury every "fekking" thread start and stop. The spiral needles are saving me, but my project has LoTs of starts and stops. The deadline was extended a month, thank goodness, and between this, and the BOM, I'll need that extra month.

The feathers are sooooooooo funny.

Loved everyone’s mug rugs, they were all beautiful. What lovely thoughtful gifts. The thought of everyone who received one from Wendy with all the feathers falling out around them made me laugh.

Everyone's mug rugs look great! Beautiful, creative work. I have also enjoyed exploring the different links. I don't think I had even heard of mug rugs before this exchange.

Lorna

pleased it went down well Marilyn. I saw the idea on one of the mugrug exchanges but can't find it again.

Ritzy, I am not suppose to add to my list quite yet, but when you're ready to play, so am I.

Love the feathers flying around the world.

I am making two mug rugs but I can't play until I get a whole lot done here. I have torn my studio apart and have already spent three weeks on it. I have at least one more week to get it so I can use it. Possibly, I will play later.

Wendy, those cups are so wonderful! The look almost real in the photos. You're one lucky girl, Marilyn!

Nancy

That sounds perfect Connie. I'm open to just about anything. Will send my email privately. Any thing special you'd like?

Wendy, two AWESOME mug rugs! And the feather bonus was a touch of genius! I'm sure that Lois and Marilyn are still doing the happy dance.

Jane, I have 3 more mug rugs to go in my first round, but would love to swap with you in early June if that works for you.