Mug Rug/Pot Holder Swap Info


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The end of February is nearing which means the time to sign up for the mug rug/pot holder swap is also nearing an end. I’m so thrilled to see how many people are signed up and I am absolutely tickled that there are some new to me names joining us!!!!

Here are the details about the swap that you need to know:

1. Sign up, let me know whether you are doing a mug rug or pot holders and send me your home address by the end of February. If you live somewhere other than your current address in April/May, let me know which address your partner should send your mug rug or pot holders to.

2. First week of March, I will assign partners and ask for confirmation that you have received your partner’s name (this is only so I can sleep at night and not worry that you didn’t receive your partner’s name due to some weird email alien invasion).

3. Get ready to have fun and make either a mug rug or pot holders for your new friend!

4. Please have the project in the mail to arrive at your swap partner’s home by the end of April.

5. If for some reason you can not complete your project, please let me know. Half the fun of being in a swap is receiving a mug rug/pot holders. Of course the saying goes, “It’s better to give than to receive.” but let’s face it, it’s not as much fun if you never receive a project in return.

I will set up a Flickr Group closer to the project due date for anyone who wants to post the projects so we can all have a look at those beautiful creations!

If you are wondering if you signed up or not, here is the list of people I have participating so far:

Mug Rugs:
Carol McD.
Diane R.
Philipa
Gretchen
Valerie
Glenna (possible switch to pot holders if we need to even the numbers up)
Tami K.
Jackie
Kerry C.
Sandy H.
Lori K.
Lolly W.

Pot Holders:
Charlotte
Sally W.
Amy A.

For mug rug participants: Size doesn’t matter LOL!!!! Sorry. Mug rugs come in all sizes but generally, it is larger than a coaster and smaller than a place mat. It could 6″x9″, 5″x 7″, 8″x 10″…think about what size you think would fit a coffee mug and a snack. I urge you to Google mug rug images to see the diversity in sizes and styles. I have three links here that have fantastic tutorials and free patterns. You can use a free pattern, it doesn’t have to be an original creation if that stresses you out.

http://quiltinglibrary.blogspot.com/2011/11/mug-rugs-tutorials.html

http://www.allfreesewing.com/Dining-and-Kitchen/13-Free-Mug-Rug-Patterns-and-Placemat-Patterns

http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/12/free-quilted-mug-rug-patterns/

The sky is the limit—really, truly. I want this to be fun and not a stress in your life.

For pot holder participants:

I also have tutorials for you. Please make 2 pot holders if you can so everyone gets a set. I will forward your partner’s requested color scheme at the time I assign the partners. I have noticed in my research that pot holders really should have a layer of Insulbright batting as well as a layer of regular batting to absorb moisture and keep hands from burning.

http://jacquelynnesteves.com/featured/quilted_potholder_tutorial/

http://www.allfreesewing.com/Dining-and-Kitchen/10-Kitchen-Projects-How-to-Make-Potholders

http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/11/quilted-potholder-tutorial/

For both the mug rugs and pot holders, there are loads of Youtube videos and Pinterest ideas online.

Ok, I think that’s all….let me know if I can answer any questions for you.
Sandi

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2 responses to “Mug Rug/Pot Holder Swap Info”

  1. Sandi, please sign me up to either one, wherever you have odd numbers. If both do, I can make both. My kitchen is creamy yellow, white, with dark red countertops. I like all colors 🙂 I can’t wait to see who my partner will be, and will check out the links for tutorials. Thank you for organizing!

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