Have you ever gone shopping for a specific item and you end up walking in circles and not finding what you were looking for? Well, that is how I spent most of my day today. I went shopping at the mall and came back empty handed because I couldn't find what I was looking for. All the stores were crowded and it was almost impossible to find a parking space. Maybe everyone went to the mall to get away from the heat; it was almost 100 degrees!
Since most of may day was spent at the mall my quilting project got a bit neglected. But after I came home I played around with some fabric scraps and I made a mug rug. All the scraps were random fabrics I picked from my scrap pile and they ended up working really well together. I specially like the fussy cut of the little piggy. As soon as I finished my mug rag I put it to good use holding my glass of water. It was still very hot outside...
Also, I want to share with you some practical quilting tips I have learned from experience and from my fellow quilters over at Plum and June's Blog Hop:
- To prewash or not to prewash fabric: It all depends on the use you are going to give to your quilted item. If it is going to be a decorative item it is not necessary to prewash the fabric.
- Measure twice before you cut into your fabric
- A 1/4" foot makes for easier piecing. If your sewing machine doesn't come with one it might be a good idea to invest in one.
- Press your seams either open or to one side; there is not an universal rule, it all depends on the project.
- Do not use your fabric scissors to cut paper.
- A seam reaper is your best friend. We all make mistakes when sewing or quilting and a seam reaper makes it easier to correct them.
- Iron your fabric before cutting.
- Always have fabric starch on hand.
- Have fun sewing.
This is this week's Hop Calendar, please visit these bloggers and see what they have prepared ;
July 7
Katie from Kati's Quilting
Claire Sewing Over Pins
Caroline from Quilting in the Cold
July 9
Jamie from Sweet Baby Jamie
Janine from Rainbow Hare Quilts
Happy Sewing!
Martha
That's a sweet little mug rug -- well done!
ReplyDeleteI've loved the tips that have come up on the Plum and June bloghop: a lot of them are just great. And I've loved seeing how people are using different social media -- that's been fascinating. :)
I love this little mug rug! I made one a while ago but it was nowhere near as pretty as this one. I am blog hopping too, it is a lot of fun! x
ReplyDeleteLove the colours and cute prints on the mug rug. Love the blog hop - lots of tutorial and great tips.
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