Monday, April 15, 2013

My Day April Showers Mug Rug Blog Hop!

This is my day on the April Showers Blog Hop.  I can`t wait to see what today`s other participants will  share !  We are making mug rugs with an April Showers theme.
!Sew WE Quilt!


Madame Samm is our gracious hostess and  Erin at Sew At Home Mummy is our hardworking cheerleader.  Giveaways and tutorials are offered by some participants. Please visit the blogs listed below my pictures. There are wonderous mug rugs waiting for you!

Here we are in the tree again, LOL. My mug rug is 10" x 8". A gift for my daughter in law and roomy for her desk. The front is made with 100% cotton vintage reproduction fabric purchased at Jane`s Fabrics. The pattern name is Bee`s Knees by Glenna Hailey. The trim is vintage cotton eyelet fussy cut from a doily in my stash.   April showers in  high desert bring wildflowers and then a bounty of bees.  This fabric pretty much expresses our April and blue is DIL`s favorite color.



The reverse is a 100% cotton tropical flower print. I love the bright colors and the palm fronds. Palm trees are easily grown here though in winter the smaller palms sometimes need cover. Date palms are prevalent south of us in places like Havasu, Parker and Yuma and of course in Phoenix.



Here is THE LIST! I hope you have time to visit these wonderful sewists / artists. Thank you! You are now at Cate`s Linens (me).
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71 comments:

  1. AnitaSApril 15, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    What a lovely sweet mugrug you made.

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  2. newsurfiegirlApril 15, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    What a beautiful gift! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. PaulineApril 15, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    Cate, what a dear mug rug you made for your DIL, it's lovely, I like the bleu fabric and colorful back. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Britt-IngerApril 15, 2013 at 2:14 AM

    What a cute mug rug that you have made. Thanks for sharing

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  5. charlotteApril 15, 2013 at 3:18 AM

    So pretty! I love the lace!

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  6. RhondaApril 15, 2013 at 3:26 AM

    Very pretty mug rug. That lace really tops it off!!

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  7. GillApril 15, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    Great mug rug - I love the bright flowers on the reverse!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  8. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    Ohh love the colors and the back as well as the front...have a super day.

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  9. JoyceLMApril 15, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    Lovely - thanks for sharing.

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  10. Quilt Doodle DesignsApril 15, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    Very pretty, thank you for sharing :)

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  11. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistApril 15, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Elizabeth CoughlinApril 15, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    Pretty...I love the doily trim!

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  13. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 4:11 AM

    I love the color of your fabric. You did a nice job!
    Marisa from
    http://passionetcouture.blogspot.ca/

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  14. JeanieApril 15, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    Very cute... I'm sure your DIL will love it!

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  15. Patty April 15, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    nice rugs - thanks for sharing.

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  16. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    I forgot to tell you that I'm a new follower here and today is also my day, I hope you visit me!
    Marisa from
    http://passionetcouture.blogspot.ca/

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  17. Sowing StitchesApril 15, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    :) Adorable fabric...those cute bees playing in the flowers! A perfect spring morning!! :) And then what a delightful coloful surprise for the back, this mug rug is ready for spring and summer! :) Great job! Beulah

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  18. Marjorie's Busy CornerApril 15, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    Beautiful fabric!! great job on your project

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  19. AnonymousApril 15, 2013 at 4:29 AM

    Those flowers are beautiful. Nice job!

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  20. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioApril 15, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    Your mug rug is great. The trim is a nice touch. I photograph a lot of my quilts by hanging them in our desert willow so I laughed when you said you were in the tree again.

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  21. MaraApril 15, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    What beautiful fabrics you used.

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  22. VickieApril 15, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    Very cute Cathy !

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  23. FrederikaApril 15, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    That a nice one. Love the flowers. Great colors.
    Thanks for sharing
    Frederika

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  24. DeeApril 15, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    Loveeeeee daisy - the eyelet boarder completes it - very nice.

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  25. GwenApril 15, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    I love that blue fabric! And the lace gives it a nice finishing touch!

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  26. Nancy in INApril 15, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Love these small quilts as you can try new techniques. Your daughter will love. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. LindaApril 15, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Your mug rugs are both so pretty! I know they will be enjoyed!

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  28. Joyce CarterApril 15, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    Your mug rug is so very pretty with the vintage lace. And the fabric on the back is gorgeous. You did a wonderful job. I know your DIL will love it. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  29. SparkyApril 15, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Simply put my dear, your mug rugs are lovely...

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  30. Linda CApril 15, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    After reading your description of your fabric choices and such, then this is going to be perfect for your DIL. I love the pop of color on the back so she can pick a side that fits her mood perfectly!

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  31. PattyApril 15, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Pretty colors, I like them.

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  32. Just Quilt ItApril 15, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Very pretty! I love reversible mug rugs--then, if you spill you can turn it over! Your daughter-in-law will love it.

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  33. Needled MomApril 15, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    That will be such a nice gift for your DIL. I also love the plumeria flower backing.

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  34. LouApril 15, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Love both sides equally:)
    Great job!

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  35. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nApril 15, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Sweet eyelet embellishment! I love the way that vintage fabric goes with the eyelet. Great job :)

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  36. Quilter KathyApril 15, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Very pretty and springlike!

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  37. CathiApril 15, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    How pretty! I love the lace embellishment and the backing fabric!

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  38. AmyApril 15, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Two great mug rugs! Love the piece of lace on the first. Very pretty!

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  39. Judy BApril 15, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    LOvely mug rug! The lace is a great touch. Thank you for sharing.

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  40. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresApril 15, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Love your interpretations! Thanks!

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  41. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Very pretty and I love that it is reversible!

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  42. Kathy HApril 15, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Very pretty mug rug. Love those flowers on the back.

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  43. MarcyApril 15, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Great idea. It made up beautifully.

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  44. BizyStitchesApril 15, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Love your mug rug. I wouldn't have thought about the lace on the side. Very cool.

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  45. SusanApril 15, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Love your florals and lace. They have given me some new ideas for mug rugs for my kiddos. Thanks for sharing.

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  46. JanaramaApril 15, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Very pretty mug rug. Love the bright colors.

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  47. Mrs.PicklesApril 15, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    very pretty work!! thanks for sharing!!

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  48. ThreadCatcherApril 15, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Great fabric choice for the front of the mug rug; love how the lace looks against that pretty blue. Thanks for sharing.

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  49. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogApril 15, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    lovelz springtime mugrugs, thanks for sharing!

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  50. JulieApril 15, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    so pretty!!

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  51. Carol SwiftApril 15, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Bright and cheery mug rug...love it!

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  52. SnoodlesApril 15, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Gorgeous tropical fabric!

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  53. Emily CApril 15, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    How lovely. I love those gorgeous prints.

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  54. Patricia LessellApril 15, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Your mug rug is very lovely.

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  55. tink's momApril 15, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    what a sweet rug. I'm sure her coworkers will be very jealous. Great job.

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  56. Teatime CreationsApril 15, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Sew pretty. Love the lace. makes it look so delicate.

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  57. DeAnna April 15, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Very pretty and Spring looking. Thanks for sharing. I love the lace.

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  58. Karen OApril 15, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    I love the vintage style of the front, and the great print on the back. Reversible!

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  59. Gina LoomisApril 15, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Both sides are beautiful! I love the eyelet lace! Thanks for participating and inspiring us!

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  60. AnonymousApril 16, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    That is one of the prettiest mug rugs I have ever seen. Not sure if it's the print or the eyelet, but I like it!

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  61. apple blossomApril 16, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    very sweet mug rugs love the lace on the blue side and the colorful flower fabric on the other I'm a color lover. nice

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  62. TammyApril 16, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Very, very pretty. Love the vintage look of it...

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  63. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleApril 16, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Lovely! The eyelet really compliments the pretty blue.
    Love the backing too!

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  64. Newbie JenApril 16, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    I love the addition of the lace. Very lovely!

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  65. Deb@asimplelifequiltsApril 16, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    So pretty... the lace is a great touch and I love the bright backing fabric.

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  66. vickiApril 16, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Very pretty! Thanks for sharing. vickise at gmail dot com

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  67. StitchinByTheLakeApril 16, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    I'm late making my way through the hop Cathy but I love these - especially the blue with lace. So sweet and feminine! blessings, marlene

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  68. SimoneApril 16, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Very bright and perfect for spring. Nice work! Thanks for sharing.

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  69. ✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄April 17, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Beautiful - and I love the vintage trim! Thank you so much for participating with us!

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  70. JoanneApril 17, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    I'm a little behind in checking out the mug rugs, but wanted to let you know that I love your fabric choices.

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  71. Connie Kresin CampbellApril 20, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Very pretty with the lace! Thanks for sharing!

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