February 2020 Mug Rug Swap (Anything with a heart or add a heart)
 

February 2020 Mug Rug Swap (Anything with a heart or add a heart)

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Welcome to the Febuary 2020 Mug Rug Swap! This month’s theme is: Anything with a heart or add a heart



You can use fabric that has hearts on it or you can create something and add a heart shape to the design. Get those creative minds to thinking and make a beautiful Mug Rug for your Partner.



Signup begins; 22 January 2020



Signup closes: 31 January 2020 at midnight



Partners will be assigned no later than: 2 February 2020

Mail by dates: International 10 February 2020/ all others 20 February 2020 these dates are firm.


What is a mug rug? A mug rug is an item you use to place a cup of coffee, tea or soda on, along with a small snack plate/napkin beside it. It’s approximately 9”x8” or larger so both items will fit. Please do not make it smaller than 9”x8” as that is quite small for both items as it is!

1. You will be assigned a partner. This is not a secret pal swap. Each partner will contact the other partner for addresses. Will you make something abstract, realistic or whimsical? Will you appliqué or paper-piece or just go with regular piecing?


2. It must be made with 100% quilter’s cotton, with a nice cotton batting in between to protect furniture from possible damage due to heat/cold. Use a binding method you are comfortable with, or practice & learn a new binding technique! Also, the mug rug must be quilted. Remember, this is a gift you are making for someone. Be proud of your work & do your best. And be kind about what you receive. If you have any issues, please work it out with your partner first, before contacting me; communication is key. This board is for all of us to make friends & have fun.

3. You must send your name, address and phone number for emergency’s only to me, Armylady2012 by January 31st.Don’t forget to send me notice (with tracking number) that you have sent to your partner. Any delays must be shared with me prior to this date. I want everyone to receive a partner’s trade. We should not have to request angels. Again, communication is important. You can be forgiven if something comes up & you notify your partner & me prior to the end of your swap mail date requirement. But if you don’t communicate & don’t send out a mug rug to your partner, you will be locked out of swapping with this group and negative feedback will insure other swap groups know you didn't send.

4. You are free to include little gifts with your mug rug, handmade or store-bought; it’s up to you. But you are only obligated to send a mug rug. Nothing else is required in this swap.

5. Any questions? Contact me immediately and I will help get you started.


6. Please take a photo before you ship your package to your partner, just in case she cannot post a photo. We all want to see photos! But don’t post it until you know your partner has received your package & that she is unable to post a photo.


7.Also, please let me know if you can mail internationally! This is important, as we have quite a few international swappers who want to join us, & I don’t want anybody to be left out. So if you can ship internationally — even just one time — that would make it more fun for our overseas & Canadian swappers!



Have fun!

! Remember you are required by the board to send things you sign up for, or risk not having the ability to swap again in other swaps. Again, per board rules, anything about your partner or the item they swap to you that does not please you is not to be posted on the board but sent in a PM to me or to your partner to sort out. It’s polite and it’s the right thing to do.

I'm in....finally figured out how to post a picture! Yeah! (So will be able to post my own picture of 'anything with a heart'......

I am in. I will do international this month.

I would like to participate this month!

I'm in this month as well.

I'm in. Thanks

I’m in. Can’ Wait!

Please add me. Thanks.

Mine is ready to go.

I sent a PM would love to hop in this month

Terri

I'm in. This is my first time in this swap. Looking forward to it.

I would Love to do this. I am new to this forum and unsure how to send my information. I am able to mail internationally as well. Thanks. Can't wait to get my Mug Rug completed!!

Christy,
Just click on my name at the first post of the tread and pick Private message and then you can send me your info.

Ladies it looks like we have an even number of participates this month and this is who I have that wants to join this month.

Granky
Judith1005
Boop56
stillvnu (new)
Bugaroo
mmonohon
mpepperm37
Terriamn
juliasb (new)
christyj80590 (new)

I will be posting the partner list on Saturday or Sunday.

I hope to get my February mug rug quilted this weekend. Then onto next months mug rug. I will be out of town and away from my machine and supplies for several months. So, I'm trying to work ahead so that I can still participate with you all.

Ladies here is the Partner list, contact your partner for mailing info and have a wonderful time creating your Mug Rugs

stillvnu - Judith1005
juliash- mmonohon
Christy80590 - Bugaroo
mpepperm37 - Terriamn
Boop56 - Granky

I want to welcome the new ladies to the swap and welcome back Terriamn. Please help them with any question they may have. Can't wait to see what you all create this month. Have Fun and enjoy yourself.

I have sent a pm to you stillvnu. I am happy to be your partner this month. Have fun creating.

Judith

Thanks. Terriamn and I have connected.

Well, quilting take 2 will happen today. I tried quilting my mug rug yesterday. It didn't go well. It just didn't look like right. So. I unpicked it and will try it again today.

Mine is finished and will mail tomorrow. Believe me I am not usually an early bird but going on vacationing Feb and wanted to finish it and send it on it’s way instead of worrying about finishing it.

Boop56....I sent you a PM with my info....I'll get on the ball this week....I promise.....

My mug rug is all ready. I just need to pick up a few mailers tomorrow.

granky sent me her information and I just sent her mine.

I mailed off today stillvnu. Enjoy. Maybe Friday.

Judith1005 - Went shopping today for the fabric's … all cut out … hopefully will get to sew tomorrow!

Mpepper your mug rug is on it’s way to your house

Terru

Boop56, I finished my Mug Rug yesterday, and hopefully will get it in the mail today...if not, definitely tomorrow......

mmonohon your mug run went out with yesterday's mail let me know when it gets there safely.

Ladies I as so happy to see that you all are mailing already I can't wait to see all the beautiful creations.

Mugrug Oops
 

I forgot to take pictures of what i sent....oops

I finished my mug rug for Judith1005 … all boxed up and should be able to go to the PO tomorrow!

I am so excited about this swap. As a first time participant I am looking forward to seeing everyones project.

Made it to the PO today … should arrive Monday!

I received my package yesterday! It is wonderful … thanks Judith1005!

Boop56...you should have received your mug rug by now....is it not there???????

My mugrug I received from granky. I love it. She also sent green fabric and some candy.
I just returned from the post office. You should receive yours 2-13-2020.

Having trouble figuring out how to post a photo of the mug rug I received.

picture posting instructions are in the QB Help center forum

I received my wonderful mug rug from stillvnu. I will work on getting a picture posted. Thank you stillvnu. Your package was wonderful. I enjoyed your letter very much! I love the mug rug. I never seem to happen across fabric that has writing on it. But, I love it.