Friday, December 16, 2011

A finish, more mug rugs.....

I did the last 3 rows of quilting, cut and sewed on the binding and then washed and dried this blue jeans, corduroy and flannel quilt.
I use Hobbs 80/20 batting and this roll was a little bit firm so it needed to be washed to soften it.  I buy the batting on the 30 yard roll and there is just one piece 80" x 96" left on it.  I bought a new roll and it is much softer.
There was a larger piece of patchwork made from all of the lighter colors so it was enough for 2 mug rugs.  These are 10 and 1/2" x 8 and 1/2".
This was a good place to use one of the larger Kaffe prints.  I decided to use it for the binding too, mostly because I didn't feel like looking for another coordinating print.
One of my readers suggested slicing off the edge finish that I didn't like on this mug rug and then applying binding.  Why didn't I think of that?  Now it is presentable.  I should have taken a photo of it with it's matching journal cover.  This one is 9 and 1/2" x 6 and 3/4".
And then there were 12.......I think I can stop now.  No, wait, I have 2 more cut waiting for backing choices............

10 comments:

Sewing Junkie said...

Once you start them they are hard to stop. Quick gratification with a quick finish. The denim and cord quilt looks warm. I am off to get something done. Chris

Maria said...

They seem to be addictive. LOL

Love your demin,cord and fannel quilt.

Unknown said...

Great finish on the quilt! I have a feeling that you won't be stopping with two more mug rugs. They all look fabulous!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I have heard mug rugs are addictive :)
Karen

sosarahsew said...

Changing the subject here...

I saw yout Christmas Strips and Curves entry at quiltinggallery.com

I usually look at the entries but rarely vote - today I cast my vote for your quilt. Hope others do as well!

Sarah

Vivian said...

O.k., that flannel, corduroy and denim quilt looks like the most comfy quilt ever! What a snuggle pod that will be!

Needled Mom said...

I'll bet that quilt is really warm and comfortable now.

LOVE the mug rugs!!!!

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

They are addictive aren't they! What a warm quilt that will be!

Sheila said...

Denim quilt turned out great. So cozy. Mug rugs lovely :D

nancyc20 said...

You are SOOOOOOOO inspiring!!!! Off to clean off my ironing board and cut some Kaffees!!!! :o)