jacie

FABRIC FLOWERS I JUST BOUGHT A BOOK FOR THAT, LOOKING FOR SOME TIME NOW TO LEARN THAT ...

they look simply beautiful, but not that simple,, let me know if you are doing some, jacie

QweenBee

You should do a tutorial for those who dont' know how to make them like me! Please!!!!!!!

lue

Pardon my ignorance but what is a mug rug? These are beautiful and look like place mats in the picture. Is there a pocket on them?

QM

You are SO right. Yours are good looking.

SewExtremeSeams

On Google I did a search for Fabric Postcards. I found this tutorial which will help you. I also found that there are patterns, although, all you really need to do is figure out the post office's regulations for postcards and make those demensions. You do need to ask the postman to handle cancel them as going through the machines could present problems or tear up your postcard before it reaches its destination.

http://needledmom.blogspot.com/2008/...-tutorial.html

You can also go to the top of any page on the quilting board, click Search and type in your topic and you will find all of the posts that have been made on that subject. :-D

SewExtremeSeams

A 'mug run' is a term used for an enlarged coaster. In the process some are designed with pockets for tea bags, a cookie or small snack. But, a mug run does not have to have a pocket. It's kind of an excuse to make a small quilt that is easy to design, fun etc.

During the holidays I was experimenting with an easy potholder. After I put it together I set my DH's rather large container that he used for pop or water. It became his mug rug. His cup (probably holds about a quart) takes up almost the entire rug and keeps his side table from getting all messy with condensation.

lue

Thanks for the explanation. ANOTHER new project for me to do in my "spare time!" Yours are lovely.

ainoko

Hope the partly written answer didn't go through. Here's what a mug rug is: It is usually a rectangle (although I've seen a big square) 6"x9" or at the biggest 7"x10" (which is the size I like). It is a small placemat to put a small plate (filled with cookies?) and a mug or a soupbowl. It's addictive to make because it can be made somewhat quickly. I have a lot of ideas for designs. Use orphan blocks that are hanging around or scraps. I also like the idea of a whole bunch of these for your wall art. Great for presents. Go creative. Here are a couple of blogs to look at:

www.twomoreseconds.com and
www.sew-fantastic.blogspot.com

Have fun, and as warned, they are addictive. Patti O.