Friday, December 19, 2014

FNSI...

Last night was the last Friday Night Sew In for 2014. When I signed up over at Sugar Lane Quilts, I left a comment to the effect that  I was looking forward to some 'slow stitching' after the busy, busy time of sewing gifts. 
Well it turned out to be very slow...after just over an hour, I realised that I needed an early night. Hot, humid days tend to have that effect on me, lol. 
So this is what I did get done last night...

I finished putting together this heart shaped Dresden, but as the photo shows, I still have to choose a fabric for the heart in the centre. (The pattern is on Craftsy and is from Carolyn Hughey of Quilting Up the Creek)
And...
This will be a mug rug for Lucy and Max. It features a pocket where letters to Santa can be left, as well as room on the rug for a few biscuits and a cup/glass of Santa's prefered drink. I cut those 1 1/2 inch squares one at a time out of small scraps...tiring in itself! lol. I still have a lot to do before I hand it over before Christmas Eve.
The next photo is a phone photo of the screen and it's a bit fuzzy but it gives an idea of what the finished mug rug will look like.
This pattern is also on the Craftsy site a Pleasant Home design by Jodi Nelson.
Thank you to Wendy for hosting FNSI and here is the link to check out what other people worked on for FNSI.
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12 comments:

  1. retdairyqueenDecember 19, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    Lovin that dresdan heart Maria

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  2. SusanDecember 19, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    That mug run is so cute! Hot & humid weather does that to me too.

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  3. Bev CDecember 19, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    Hello Maria,

    Ooh I do like that heart shaped Dresden, very striking.
    Max and Lucy will be very happy with the mug rug, I am sure they will be regular visitors from now on.

    Merry Christmas Maria all the best for the festive season. Have fun with your family.

    Bev.

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  4. Michelle RidgwayDecember 19, 2014 at 11:57 PM

    What could be nicer than a Dresden plate....your lovely heart one xx

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  5. margaretDecember 20, 2014 at 4:19 AM

    dresden heart is looking good not thought of using dresdens in Xmas fabric but it looks great. What a lovely idea the santa mat is trust you had a good night`s sleep and woke refreshed

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  6. FlickenstichlerinDecember 20, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    You got a lot done and very pretty things too. Hope you got a good rest.
    Merry christmas,
    Sylvia

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  7. Karen's KornerDecember 20, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    Love your mug rugs. I may just have to steal that idea for my little granddaughter.

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  8. angelaDecember 20, 2014 at 11:53 AM

    Looks lovely. I'm taking it easy now too. Once Christmas is over I'll get back into it again. Go slow and enjoy it xx

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  9. AnonymousDecember 20, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    A really cute mug rug for Santa.
    Have a lovely Christmas Maria, take it easy. Best wishes from Jean.

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  10. AnonymousDecember 20, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Thanks for not having embedded comments, or I couldn't leave a message! I love your Dresden heart. Whatever fabric you choose will surely be perfect with all those wonderful Christmas fabrics. The letter/snack mat idea is so cute, too!

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  11. Soma @ inkTorrents.comDecember 21, 2014 at 12:46 AM

    Hot and humid weather does that to me too :) The heart is very pretty!! You cut those 1.5" squares one at a time? I thought cutting 2.5" squares are bad enough :)

    -Soma

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  12. creations.1December 23, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    What a clever idea the mug rug is. Love the Dresden heart - very different.

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