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Thursday, April 11, 2013

April Showers Mug Rug Hop

I am so glad that you could join me on this beautiful April day. Usually, in April, we have a lot of wind. I don't mind a breeze, but the wind in not one of my favorite things in the world, but today the sun is shining. So why don't you sit down on the patio and have a nice cup on coffee with me. I love to enjoy a good piping hot cup a coffee with a friend. My week has been a little rough, so I'm glad that you came to visit.


And here you go. Coffee, mug rug, the sun shinning on the patio, there is nothing better. Would you care for a pastry? No, well I too prefer just a nice cup of Joe.


I did make the mug rug. It is my first! And way more difficult than I expected.



You really have to work with a much smaller area to quilt. I was not really prepared for how petite and tedious work was on this little rug. Why pinwheels you ask? One of the only good things about the wind is that you can either fly a kite or watch the kids holding spinning pinwheels in their small hands.


I am so glad that you stopped by and paid me a little visit. Stop by any old time! The coffee or tea will be hot and ready. :) And if you are hopping along drop by and say hello to the others who are sharing their creations with us.



I am also having a little GIVEAWAY!   A $25 shopping spree to Lots of Buttons.  That is where those cute little buttons I used on my mug rug came from.  Just click here to enter!!!!


The lovely places I link to....
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86 comments:

  1. Kristen KingApril 11, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    Great mug rug!! And you are definitely right, those smaller spaces are more difficult to work with. :)

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  2. Racey bApril 11, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    That would go great in my kitchen. Love it!!

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  3. The Thimblemouse of Country CrossroadsApril 11, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Love the pinwheels! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. VickieApril 11, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    Thanks for the chat and the coffee Amy! hehe I hope next week is way better for you. Be blessed.

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  5. Judy BApril 11, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Love your pinwheels mug rug, darling! Also love the link to the great button site. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. JanaramaApril 11, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    I love 3D in quilts. Your mug rug is too cute and so unique.

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  7. Patty C.April 11, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    So creative- love the fabrics you chose ;)

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  8. RhondaApril 11, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Your pinwheel mug rug is so cute. I love your concept!!

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  9. Lavonna ZWBApril 12, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    Beautiful pinwheels. Thank you for sharing with us.

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  10. MartinaApril 12, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    Oh I love this! Such a great idea and it looks so sunny!

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  11. AnitaSApril 12, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    Beuatiful pinwheels. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. GillApril 12, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    Pretty mug rug - I love the pinwheels!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  13. charlotteApril 12, 2013 at 3:01 AM

    Cute pinwheels. What a clever idea. Love it!

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  14. SparkyApril 12, 2013 at 3:58 AM

    I am just spinning with your creativity...lovely mug rug Amy....I think I will sip a bit of your tea too before I go lol

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  15. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistApril 12, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    Lovely mug rugs! Thanks for sharing.

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  16. newsurfiegirlApril 12, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    Love the pinwheels. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Alcea Rosea 31April 12, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    Your pin wheels are great, and I love the wind blowing quilting.

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  18. GwenApril 12, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    We get lots of wind here too and it always makes me a bit nervous--but I love your pinwheels! How fun!

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  19. Gene BlackApril 12, 2013 at 4:59 AM

    I do love my big cup of coffee in the morning and after that just a bit later hot herbal tea!

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  20. Marjorie's Busy CornerApril 12, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    That is just adorable and fun Amy!!! I am already signed up for your giveaway and planning to win ...hahaha!! thank you

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  21. JeanieApril 12, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    Love your pinwheel mug rug! I enjoy working on the smaller projects and I think you did a great job!

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  22. Patty April 12, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    this is a really cute rug - thanks for sharing.

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  23. LindaApril 12, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    How pretty! You did a really good job on your mug rug. It's so pretty!

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  24. CindyApril 12, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    Adorable mug rug! And I love your theory behind it. Perfect!

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  25. Carol SwiftApril 12, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    Too cute! I love the addition of pinwheels and buttons to your mug rug. The fabric choices are just perfect for it. Your photos are great, too!

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  26. Elizabeth CoughlinApril 12, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Love those pinwheels! Great job on the quilting too.

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  27. krislovesfabricApril 12, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    Your pinwheels really look to be spinning!

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  28. Sowing StitchesApril 12, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Amy,
    Pinwheels certainly awaken the sleeping child within me! Their twirling dance of color always make me smile! I really like your windy sky, reminds me of Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night. Thanks for sharing! Happy Friday! Beulah

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  29. TammyApril 12, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    That is beautiful. You put tons of hard work into that one. It is just amazeing

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  30. UnknownApril 12, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Amy very creative...love your art mug rug. Have a super day

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  31. KatheGApril 12, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Great work! Love pinwheels! Most ambitious for your first. Have a great day!

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  32. DeeApril 12, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    I heart pinwheels - love the pinking.

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  33. Just Quilt ItApril 12, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Great job! Too pretty to use!

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  34. Deb@asimplelifequiltsApril 12, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Adorable! They look like they could spin right off your mug rug.

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  35. JulieApril 12, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    very original!

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  36. Quilter KathyApril 12, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Fun 3D technique!

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  37. Vicki HApril 12, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    The pinwheels are so cute. I love all the different ideas for mug rugs on this hop. Thanks for sharing.

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  38. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioApril 12, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    What a fun mug rug with the 3-D pinwheels.

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  39. Joyce CarterApril 12, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Love the pinwheels! I can just see them blowing in the wind. Great job. Thank you for sharing.

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  40. CatherineApril 12, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    The pinwheels are great! Love your choice of buttons and fabric. Very nice!

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  41. MaryApril 12, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Love your pinwheels. Great job! Have to check out those buttons!

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  42. BethApril 12, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    WOW...what a fun creative mug rug. Thank you for sharing. This blog hop is so much fun.

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  43. Needled MomApril 12, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    That is very cute. The quilting looks like swirls of wind blowing those delightful pinwheels.

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  44. JoanneApril 12, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    This is adorable! I really like that you pinked the edged of the pinwheels. It's just wonderful. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work with us today.

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  45. PattyApril 12, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Such pretty pinwheels. Wonderful job.

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  46. PattyApril 12, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Such pretty pinwheels. Wonderful job.

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  47. MichelleApril 12, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Those pinwheels are just neat!

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  48. Britt-IngerApril 12, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Your mug rug is adorable. I love it. Thanks for sharing

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  49. BizyStitchesApril 12, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Your mug rug is very cute Thanks for sharing your blog in this hop. I also went to the button site and found a lot of cute things.

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  50. JudyApril 12, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Beautiful and very creative mug rug!!! Greetings from very windy Switzerland, Judy

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  51. AnonymousApril 12, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    I love your Mug Rug. I have been following this hop, but must have missed you yesterday. I found you on Sew Many Ways, find a Friend Friday though. i want to try your little windmills first chance I get.

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  52. Newbie JenApril 12, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Lovely pinwheels, so spring-like.

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  53. StitchesApril 12, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    You are right, the smaller it is, the more tedious and harder to work on. I do love your pinwheels though. Great job!!

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  54. CeciliaApril 12, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    I love the pinwheels on your mug rug. Thank you for sharing.

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  55. Linda CApril 12, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Pinwheels! Perfect for the mug rug and for a windy day. The colors you chose are lovely. Which button is the one you chose as there is so much to see on Lots of Buttons!

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  56. tink's momApril 12, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Very pretty indeed. Thanks for the sit down and the coffee. Had a very enjoyable visit.

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  57. apple blossomApril 12, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    love your mug rug

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  58. Vroomans' QuiltsApril 12, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    This is just adorable, but too pretty to set a cup or treat on - would so have to hang this one instead. Thank you for sharing with us.

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  59. CathiApril 12, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    What an inspired idea for your mug rug! Love the design and fabrics you chose!

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  60. DeniseApril 12, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Great mug rug! I can't believe it's your first one! I love them and use them all the time. I LOVE your fabric choices too!

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  61. PaulineApril 12, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Absolutely fabuloous, what a great a mug rug! Love the colors, the pinwheels and the buttons, your quilting, I like everything about it! Thanks for sharing.

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  62. UnknownApril 12, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    These mug rug is original! I love it! WOW !!!Since the coffee will be ready I'll visit you often , I am a new follower of yours via GFC and bloglovin. I just discovered your blog through this blog hop and I love it! My day to participate in this blog hop is on April 15, nice to meet you!
    Marisa from
    http://passionetcouture.blogspot.ca/

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  63. Kathy HApril 12, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Great mug rug and you chose quite a challenging one for your first mug rug with those 3D pinwheels. Very pretty.

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  64. ThreadCatcherApril 12, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Super mug rug and quite adventurous to add 3D pinwheels. Nicely done!

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  65. MaraApril 12, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Love the pinwheels and the colors are so bright and cherry.

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  66. maggieApril 12, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Wow what a great effort with your mug rug. Love those pinwheels. Well done!
    cheers
    maggie

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  67. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresApril 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

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  68. SewconsultApril 12, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Definitely my favorite!
    Beckie in Brentwood, TN

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  69. SnoodlesApril 12, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Love, love those three dimensional pinwheels! Awesome!

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  70. DeAnna April 12, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    So cute. I love the pinwheels. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.

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  71. SewgirlApril 12, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    I think the strawberry buttons are the cutest ones at the button store. Nice job with the pinwheels. Yes, quilting in small areas is challenging...sometimes you can make the project larger and cut it down after the quilting. That makes it a little more manageable. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!

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  72. Quilt Doodle DesignsApril 13, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    Love your spin on making a pinwheel! Love it, very pretty!

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  73. ✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄April 13, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    SEW cute! I love the pinwheels - so springy!! Well done! Thank you so much for participating in the hop with us!

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  74. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nApril 13, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    How did you do those double-sided pinwheels. Those are super-cute!

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  75. Emily CApril 13, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    What awesome pinwheels. love that they are 3d, gives them that little extra something.

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  76. Karen OApril 13, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Wonderful mug rug. I love the motion I see in the wind blowing towards the pinwheels.

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  77. Sunshine GirlApril 14, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    Great mug rug = I love the pinwheels - sorry to hear you have had a rough week - hope its all sorted and better now. Thanks for sharing.

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  78. LyndseyApril 14, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    I love the pinwheels, such a great idea.

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  79. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogApril 14, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    wonderful unique idea, lovely!

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  80. evelynApril 14, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    What a great place to hide the chocolates. I love the pinwheels, they take me back many years. Must get one for youngest grand daughter. Thanks for sharing such an inspiring mug rug.

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  81. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleApril 15, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Wonderful mug rug. So fun with pinwheels. Congrats on being one of the chosen.

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  82. SusanApril 15, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Lovely pinwheels! Thanks for sharing such an inspiring mug rug.

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  83. Gina LoomisApril 15, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    Amy, I got behind in the blog hop and am trying to catch up! I love your mug rug! I love pinwheels! Also, your honeycomb pillow is awesome, the bee is great! You are very talented. I see you are signed up for more hops! I look forward to seeing your creativity for those hops too! I'm following via Bloglovin and GFC. Thanks for participating and inspiring us!

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  84. Mrs.PicklesApril 16, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    lovely work thanks for sharing!

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  85. MoeWestApril 16, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Your quilting and pinwheels on the mug rug looks great!

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  86. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    I love those pinwheels! They are so cute. Very creative.

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