Tuesday, April 9, 2013

April Showers Mug Rug Blog Hop - Day 2

Welcome to day 2 of the April Showers Mug Rug Blog Hop and welcome to my blog! Wow! Day one had a lot of awesome mug rug inspiration and the rest of the hop is sure to amaze us! Please note that the blog hop button shows the schedule from April 8th thru the 16th but it runs through the 18th because there was such a huge participant response. We get two more days of mug rug inspiration!
 
Thank you to Madame Samm at Sew We Quilt and our cheerleader Erin at Sew at Home Mummy! If you don't already follow these two wonderful talented ladies, I recommend that you follow them as I know they will inspire you!
 
The theme for the April Showers Mug Rug hop is anything that inspires you for the month of April. What inspires YOU? Easter comes to mind, flowers, warmer temps, getting the garden ready, and kites. There is an open lot near my work that is perfect for flying kites. I always enjoy watching the big kites with long tails, so I made a kite mug rug!
 

I followed this kite tutorial. Mug rugs are a great way to try new techniques. The wind stitching was new to me. I tried FMQ at first and it came out horrible. This attempt was with my walking foot. (I picked out the swirl that's under the green ribbon of the tail and forgot to take a new photo)
 

It was a nice day to fly a kite when I took this photo but instead I sat out on the porch enjoying the warmer weather, a glass of sweet tea and a cosmic brownie!
 
Next up are flowers along a picket fence!
 

I used this picket fence design and created my own flowers and leaves.
 
I brought this one to work with me..
 
 
and enjoyed using it for my afternoon snack of fruit and Sweet Leaf Sweet Tea. I love the Grannyism that was in the lid of this bottle!
 
 
'Smile - it makes people wonder what you've been up to'
 
Finally, butterflies should be emerging soon!
 

The wonky butterfly block is really fun to make! I followed this tutorial to make the butterfly. I used the charm square instructions and then cut the measurements in half to make a mini butterfly!
 
 
Thanks so much for stopping by! I really had a lot of fun! Please stop by the other talented quilters on the today's schedule! Their links are listed below! I know they will inspire us with their creativity!
 
Have a blessed day! ~ Gina
 
TUESDAY, APRIL 9th
Gina @ Sew Much and More - you are here
Sharon @ Vroomans Quilts
Theresa @ Bumbleberry Stitches
Jennet @ The Feathered Nest Studio
Patti @ A Yankee in Queen Liz's Court
Gene @ Gene Black - Alabama Artist
Susan @ Susan's Scrappy Domain
Bente @ I Like to Quiltblog
Deb @ Quilting & Other Craft Therapy
Megan @ AnnieOak Designs
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112 comments:

  1. Vroomans' QuiltsApril 9, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    They are all wonderful, but just love the picket fence! Thank you for sharing your lovely mugrugs as well as the pattern inspired links.

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  2. DeAnna April 9, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    Love all your mug rugs....wow! I don't know which one I like the best. You did great work on all three. Mug Rugs make great Christmas gifts...I'm just sayin.

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  3. AnitaApril 9, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Lovely mug rugs! Thanks for sharing.

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  4. tubilinha tiacarminhaApril 9, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    Estam lindos todos,mas a cerca está merecendo um prêmio.Só estou dizendo...

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  5. craftykatApril 9, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    What great mug rugs to enjoy an iced tea with!

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  6. MichelleApril 9, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    So sweet! I especially like your kite mug rug.

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  7. JoanneApril 9, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    What fun creations! I especially like the kite. :-)

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  8. Judy BApril 9, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    Three great mug rugs! Love the picket fence and the flowers. Thank you for sharing.

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  9. Sowing StitchesApril 9, 2013 at 1:32 AM

    Gina,
    You beautifully 'captured' Spring!
    Beulah

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  10. Catskill QuilterApril 9, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    I love your quilting of the wind! I am glad that you mentioned that you did it with your walking foot. I am "free motion challenged" and it is nice to know that there is another way to quilt the wind!

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  11. AnitaSApril 9, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    I like your mug rugs. They are really in the spirit of April.

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  12. MaraApril 9, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    So CUTE, just to hard to pick a favorite one, I love them all. I have saved the butterfly tutorial to pinterest for future projects.

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  13. NatiApril 9, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    Very cute, love your butterflies! Thanks for sharing.

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  14. newsurfiegirlApril 9, 2013 at 2:40 AM

    What a wonderful way to celebrate April. Love all your mug rugs!

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  15. Britt-IngerApril 9, 2013 at 2:43 AM

    Your mug rugs are sew cute!!! My favorite is the one with the kite. Thanks for sharing

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  16. DebbyApril 9, 2013 at 3:09 AM

    Gina. Each mug rug is cuter than the previous one! Love them all. Your flowers on that picket fence were a perfect addition. Thanks for showing all your creativity!

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  17. Patricia LessellApril 9, 2013 at 3:13 AM

    I'm not surprised your Mug Rugs got so many comments. They are really lovely. Wish you lived here and could teach me.

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  18. charlotteApril 9, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    Such lovely mug rugs. I especially love the fence and flowers. Beautiful job!

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  19. SparkyApril 9, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    Hi Gina, i am with you on your tour of inspirational mug rugs...wow my dear ....
    Love your flowers...

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  20. MartinaApril 9, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    Love your mug rugs! Each is so sweet!

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  21. MarthaApril 9, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    Good morning Gina...love your mug rugs...miss you...when ya'll coming home? The kite is my favorite. Have a great day.

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  22. JoyceLMApril 9, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    Great mug rugs - thanks for sharing.

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  23. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistApril 9, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Very nice mug rugs. Thanks for sharing the links to the kite and picket fence.

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  24. Elizabeth CoughlinApril 9, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Great job with the wind stitching. And I adore the flowers and picket fence one!

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  25. Carol SwiftApril 9, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    Great FMQ on that kite...I so need to learn to do that! Your flowers and butterflies are beautiful and I love that saying, too. Thanks for hopping with us! :O)

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  26. Leanne ParsonsApril 9, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Your mug rugs are all fabulous! I love the flowers and the kite. Great job!

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  27. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioApril 9, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    Great assortment of mug rugs. I like the kite because I am currently finishing a kite quilt I started about 15 years ago! Geesh, why did I not finish it sooner? Probably because I was no good at Free-motion-quilting then and now I am better.

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  28. JeanieApril 9, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    All of your mug rugs are great! I especially love the picket fence and flower one. And I'll bet your FMQ was just fine! Thanks for sharing!

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  29. Marjorie's Busy CornerApril 9, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Wonderful pieces...I just love that bright colors in your mug rugs...wonderful job!!

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  30. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Gina they are wonderful and thank you for the heads up on the link for the butterflies.....

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  31. Gene BlackApril 9, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    I love the picket fence!

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  32. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresApril 9, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    Very fun rugs, Thanks for sharing!

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  33. TammyApril 9, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Super cute mug rugs. Thank you fro shareing them with us.

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  34. Linda CApril 9, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Well done, Gina! I think the picket fence is my favorite with your own flower design atop it. Mug rugs must be like potato chips?? Can't just make ONE! Lots of fun choices.

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  35. DeeApril 9, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Love your kite mug rug - itching for wearing my flip flops:)

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  36. Truffle queenApril 9, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Thanks for sharing and for including the information on how to make your mug rugs! Wonderful!

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  37. ScrapatchesApril 9, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    I love all your mug rugs. The garden fence is my favorite. Your flowers add sew much to this design. Thanks for the links to the tutorials and patterns. I love finding pretty new patterns to make. Mmmmm ... that sweet tea and fruit cup look very tasty ... :) Pat

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  38. Kathy HApril 9, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    I love all of your mug rugs, especially the kite. We just flew mini kites over the weekend with all our kids and had the best time so making them all a sweet mug rug will be great.

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  39. PattyApril 9, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    I like your pretty mug rugs. I think the picket fence and flowers are my favorite.

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  40. RhondaApril 9, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Great tutorials and fantastic mug rugs. I really like the picket fence one. This is sure a get HOP!

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  41. GwenApril 9, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    What wonderful mug rugs! Aren't they just FUN?! Kites, flowers and butterflies--what wonderful images of spring--thanks for sharing!

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  42. CatherineApril 9, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    All your work is wonderful! I especially like the kite.

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  43. Joyce CarterApril 9, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Hi Gina. You did a wonderful job on your mug rugs. I really liked all of them, especially the one with flowers. Thank you for sharing.

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  44. pinsandneedlesApril 9, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Great mug rugs! These are great signs of spring! Love Sweet Leaf Tea and the Grannyisms!

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  45. Linda LeeApril 9, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    How fresh & springy & fun. I love them all. Thank you for sharing....Have a special day with extra blessings.

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  46. krislovesfabricApril 9, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    your projects are so pretty!!

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  47. Needled MomApril 9, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Very cute. The picket fence with the flowers is so sweet and I always think of spring when I see a kite.

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  48. LindaApril 9, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Great job on them all, Gina! They should make snack and lunch time even more enjoyable!!!

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  49. Quilter KathyApril 9, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Such wonderful mugs Gina...the kite is my favorite!

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  50. Siouxzq64@gmail.comApril 9, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Great mug rugs. Love the kite!

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  51. ✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄April 9, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Awesome job, Gina! They all look amazing, and so Springy!!!
    Thanks for participating in the hop :)

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  52. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nApril 9, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Those are so super cute! Thanks for sharing ... I think I'm going to have to make a new Pinterest board for mug rugs. Thanks for sharing!

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  53. LouApril 9, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Love the picket fence one the best:)
    Great job!

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  54. Dogwood Lane RamblesApril 9, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    All your mug rugs are so cute but I think I like the butterflies the best.

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  55. JulieApril 9, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    lovely! and Sweet Leaf tea is awesome. Nice job on making so many!

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  56. GillApril 9, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Great mug rugs!
    I especially like the butterflies!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  57. Deb@asimplelifequiltsApril 9, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    I love ALL of your mug mugs! You did a great job capturing the wonder of spring (and thanks for including the links too!).

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  58. vickiApril 9, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Love all of them, esp the kite it is beautiful! thanks for sharing all of them. :) vickise at gmail dot com

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  59. JanetApril 9, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Cute mug rugs! It is amazing what a good job you did on those spirals using a walking foot!

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  60. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsApril 9, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    I love them! I also love to watch and fly kites. Thanks for sharing.

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  61. SusanApril 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    I love your mug rugs but most of all the picket fence and flowers. They bring the outdoors in. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.

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  62. AmyApril 9, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Love all your mug rug rugs! The picket fence and flowers are beautiful.

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  63. LynetteApril 9, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Gina, your rugs are all so wonderful! I love how you did the wind for the kite one.

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  64. Patty April 9, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    these are all great - the kite one is my favorite.

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  65. MarcyApril 9, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Your mug rugs are darling and very springy (if that's a word). Great colors too.

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  66. CeciliaApril 9, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Your mug rugs are cute! I especially like the Kite. Thanks for sharing.

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  67. Terry@ a quilting blogApril 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Cute mug rugs....thanks for sharing :)

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  68. BobbieApril 9, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Love the kite! and the fence is adorable too! You did a fab job on all three

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  69. PaulineApril 9, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    You had some fine inspiration when you were making these mug rugs, I love them all, the kite is my favorite! Thanks for showing and sharing the links you used.

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  70. DeniseApril 9, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    What wonderful rugs! I love them all but the kite I think is my favorite!

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  71. PaulaApril 9, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Great idea with a kite :)

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  72. BizyStitchesApril 9, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Love them all. Thanks for the links to the designs. I'm going to be sure and make the picket fence one.

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  73. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Your mug rugs are adorable! I like them all, I really like the colors of the fabrics and the subjects that you chose to make them, they are simply wonderful. I just discovered your blog through this blog hop and now I'm following you with bloglovin, my day to participate in this blog hop is on April 15, now I will continue to visit the other participants.
    Marisa.

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  74. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Sorry, I following you via GFC!!!!!

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  75. Elita@Busy Needle QuiltingApril 9, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    What great mug rugs Gina! I love the kite. I thought that looked like a glass of sweet tea. :-) Well done!

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  76. SimoneApril 9, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    I love the simplicity of your designs - clean, bright and sharp. Your designs fit perfectly with the theme and welcome in the long awaited season of spring. I love them ALL!!

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  77. CathiApril 9, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    I love your mug rugs - they definitely say spring to me! They're all wonderful, but I'm particularly drawn to the kite ne.

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  78. barbara woodsApril 9, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    love it

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  79. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogApril 9, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    so lovely mugrugs, love the flowers!
    Liebe Grüße
    Bente in Germany

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  80. ThreadCatcherApril 9, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    All your mug rugs are great...my favorite is the kite! Thanks for sharing.

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  81. Darly DulionApril 9, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    These are very cute. I like all your ideas. Thank you for sharing the tires. I want to find and try your sweet tea for the lid sayings :)

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  82. CorinaApril 9, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Lovely mugrugs!

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  83. Michele TApril 9, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Great mug rugs and the treats are yummy too!!

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  84. CliodanaApril 9, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    beautiful flower infront of the fence! love it. thank's for sharing and enjoy the blog hop

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  85. BethApril 9, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Your mug rugs are really cute. Thanks for sharing.

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  86. evelynApril 9, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Great m;ug rugs. I like the swirls you quilted with the kites. I didn't know you could do swirls with a walking foot. I am going to try that. Thanks for sharing.

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  87. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Oh so fun! Thanks for sharing your mug rugs!

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  88. Karen OApril 9, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    All so cute. Great job on the design of the flowers. I love picket fences. :)

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  89. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistApril 9, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Following via email. For some reason computer won't let me join via google.

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  90. Patty C.April 9, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Lovely mug rugs ;)

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  91. karen kApril 9, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    All your mug mats were darling!

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  92. LJApril 9, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Three very sweet rugs. Love the flowers and the kite the best. I thought the wind swirls were marvelous - I'm actually surprised you could do those with your walking foot. Thanks for making Spring even more enjoyable.

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  93. JanaramaApril 9, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    All of your mug rugs are very pretty. I love the bright colors you used. Thanks for sharing them with us.

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  94. Emily CApril 9, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Love the rugs. The flowers by the picket fence are really pretty.

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  95. SusanApril 9, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    My favorite: the picket fence Wish I had one around my house!

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  96. DorianApril 10, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    You're mug rugs are darling, especially the kite!

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  97. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleApril 10, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Love them all. The designs,the colors,the stitching. Thanks for the links.

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  98. SnoodlesApril 10, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Wonderful mug rugs...I need to try that wind stitching!

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  99. The Slow QuilterApril 10, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Love the mug rugs. The kite was wonderful and made me feel like I was flying. All of them are great.

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  100. Newbie JenApril 10, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    fabulous mug rugs. I love the kite one best.

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  101. Teatime CreationsApril 10, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Such cheerful mug rugs. love your patterns and fabric choices.

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  102. Lavonna ZWBApril 10, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    So very lovely. Thank you for sharing with us.

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  103. Just Quilt ItApril 10, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Great job! Nice and bright for spring--I especially love the kite!

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  104. PamelaApril 10, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    You were really ambitious with the spring theme! All of your mug rugs are delightful!

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  105. MoeWestApril 10, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    Very nicely done, I love all three of them!

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  106. StitchesApril 11, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Thanks or sharing your lovèly mug rugs, very nice

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  107. apple blossomApril 11, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    all your rugs are lovely

    springy

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  108. Sunshine GirlApril 13, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Oooh they are all lovely - thanks for sharing.

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  109. Cathy's ChatterApril 14, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Don't you just love spring? These are very pretty and creative! Thanks for sharing with us!

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  110. UnknownApril 19, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    Gina, these are lovely. I especially like the kite and the butterflies. I'm just getting caught up with all the comments/followers from my day of the hop. I'm now following you, as well. Great job!

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  111. Connie Kresin CampbellApril 20, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    What beautiful mug rugs, your work is fantastic! Love the little saying on the lid of your tea also!

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  112. suemacApril 22, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    You went mug rug crazy. I have never made a mug rug. Maybe it is time for one. Love the kite and the wonky butterflies.

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