Approved by Patrice
Subject: Self Portrait Mug Rug Swap closing date for sign up is May 1st midnight.

Time to discover each other, this will be fun and entertaining. Good, Bad or Ugly we need to communicate what we are all about warts and all.

You may approach this project two ways:
1. Reflecting things you like and or
2. Reflecting things you are.

The Self Portrait mug rug format will be 8 1/2" x 11", the size of a sheet of paper.

I will provide a link for you to post a picture of your mug rug prior to mailing. This will be part of the requirement in participating in this swap. You may also provide "work in progress" photos along with comments about your process and thoughts. This is to be a fun and entertaining project for everyone. No uptight gotta be right attitude going on here, just fun.

If you need some ideas google self portrait quilts and see what you find.

I so hope you will want to join in the fun sign up please!
You will swap directly with one partner, which will be assigned. Once assigned you will need to PM each other to get addresses, etc.

Sign up by May 1st 12 pm.
Names will be sent out by May 15th, 2011.
Rugs should be mailed out by May 31st, 2011
Mail USps with delivery confirmation.

Please let me know by pm you have sent and recieved your mug rug.

This is a self portrait project which will reflect what you like, colors, blocks, anything the makes you "Smile".
The images you use can be anything that reflect your desires, hobbies, food, family, nature & spirit. Please do not try to influence the mug rug comming your way. Let it be a complete surprise and an opportunity to know your partner better as a person and as an artist.

Swap is open to quilters of all levels and abilities and open to anyone. If you can't ship internationally please let me know in a PM.

Please pay particular attention to recommendations for selecting fabric, and to note my obligations in the event swappers do not follow-thru on their commitment to this swap.
Please check your rug tops before you assemble them as "mini quilts" to ensure the following:
- Seam allowances should be a minimum of 1/8"; 1/4" is preferred. They should be constructed to hold up to machine washing.
- Please check to make sure there are no holes caused by incomplete seams.
- Please check to make sure that the seam allowances have not frayed so much they won't survive washing.
Use 100% cotton, use batting and bind or turn. Finish size needs to be 8 1/2" x 11" you may use embelishments such as beads, yarns, threads, fabric paint, stuff that can go through a wash.

Review the general swap guidelines for all swaps on the board. You are responsible for retreaving that information and abiding by the requirements outlined.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm
Failure to fulfill your committment will result in notification to the board, which will prevent your participation in future swaps.

This sounds really cool!! If I finish my stack, I think I'll have to do this!! :D

This sounds like fun. I am so doing this one...Already have ideas on what I could do. If only what is in my head will transfer to fabric!! Sometimes it does, and sometimes it just doesn't. :thumbup:

I am ready to do this.

Sounds great.I can't wait to get started. I will pm you.

Mug Rug? I thought that was a coaster.

Please tell me more - 8 1/2 by 11 I know this is not a coaster.

bigggggg mug rug.

Well, I joined my first mug rug last mth and got very nice responses to my rugs...When I saw "Self Portrait" I had to sleep on this one and figure out "who am I" and how does that translate to a "Mug Rug"...Had an idea today and already started so I'm in and will PM

Oh no I'm not sure if I can do this,but oh well I'm gonna try......

Sounds like fun. I'm in.

I'm going to post a self portrail tutorial. I'm working on it now. I'll let you know when i've got it ready!

I've never done or even thought about a self portrait. I'll have to think about this.

This is where i'm starting, ironed white tone on tone to freezer paper to stabilize enough to draw on. Then I drew a rough draft of the image with disappearing marker and went over image with black fabric ink. I'm on my way. Note the size, I want to have plenty of room to work, remember the finish will be the size of a sheet of paper. 8 1/2" x 11"
PS. This image is one i found in a old magazine and have kept it in a binder for a time such as this. It is certainly different from the original. I don't have the original but I did make a "make do" template. Can't wait to see what happens, feel free to do something similar if you want. Note; I did say similar, not copy. Have fun!

i would like to join; but I can't post pics. can I still join this swap?

I need some new projects, sign me up for this one. jacie

Please sign me up, I can guarantee mine will not look like a portrait.

It should reflect your personality in the block or image you use, fabric you like and technique to pull it all together. Glad your in Gladys!

LOL so mine will be a jumbled up mess especially the head part ??? Right???

Please sign me up. Sounds like fun.

your signed up!

Thank you!

I like the hair. You could put the bird on top of the hair.

been packing all day, if I made one to look like me today , it would scare you all,,,,, hot and sweaty, but kept at it, heading home soon.jacie

Don't think for one minute this image looks like me.

Its whats in my head your gonna see. :roll:

Please sign me up! This will be fun! :)

I sure will.

Not a stitch taken yet.

Great but I was just going to try to symbolize what's in my head...no face cept maybe the eyes. Are you saying we have to put a face on it????

no face on mine....but stuff that represents me...tells who I am...

exactly Gladys, relax just do your thing.

adding embelishments

abd you did a great job. Very creative. Love it.

I am debating this one...not sure on the timeline though. Going back to school on the 23rd in addition to working full time....decisions decisions....
Hugs
April

Absolutely LOVE this you are talented for sure!
Hugs
April

now for the label, she's not perfect, but oh well if the shoe fits...........................

yes you can go ahead and sign up!!!

Wow! You are so talented abd!! I could look at this piece forever. So many details. Beautiful work!!

This Sunday May 1st is the deadline for sign up come join the fun!

Sign me please!

I signed up. Mine will not have a face. I picked out the fabrics, cut them and laid it out. Mine represents who I am and some of the things I like. Now I will have to cut it down to fit the size we are to make.