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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Mug Rug Blog Hop: Day 3

Welcome back for the third day of our Mug Rug Blog Hop! 
We hope you enjoy the tutorial below, part of a Hostess Gift Set designed by Stitched Together Studios using the Shaken or Stirred fabric collection. Make sure you read to the end of the post to find out how to enter for a chance to win a fat quarter bundle of fabric!


The "Mad Men"-inspired prints from Maria Kalinowski's Shaken or Stirred collection from Kanvas were just begging to be made into hostess accessories!
You can uses these cool mug rug coasters for mugs, of course, or upgrade to a beverage that coordinates with the fabric theme. :)


You'll Need:
  • 1/4 yard each 4 prints (tossed martini glasses on red and black, and olives on black and green)
  • Four 6-1/2" squares batting


Cutting:
From each print, cut six 6-1/2" squares.

Think this mug rug looks like a simple four-patch? Think again! The design is still simple, but it features a neat folding trick that you'll want to use again and again.

Download and print out the rest of the directions here. You'll also find free patterns to make trivets (which can also double as larger mug rugs!), wine gift bags, and an apron. Perfect timing with the Super Bowl right around the corner!

Find the free patterns for all of these sewing projects here.

For a chance to win a fat quarter bundle of Benartex or Kanvas fabric, simply sign up to follow this blog, either through Bloglovin' (or another blog reader service) or email (both options are in the right hand sidebar) and leave a comment letting us know you follow. In your comment, also tell us if you've ever sewn an apron. Leave a second comment and receive a second entry by following us on Facebook and letting us know. This giveaway is open through Thursday, February 6 at 11:59 PM EST. 

Make sure you check out all the Mug Rug tutorials!
Day 1: Benartex Design Team featuring Bohemian Rhapsody
Day 2: Debby Kratovil from Debby Kratovil Quilts featuring Fossil Ferns
Day 4: Benartex Design Team featuring Puppy Love and Smooches
Day 5: Candace from Saltwater Quilts featuring Gramercy
Day 6: Julie from The Crafty Quilter featuring Sweet Tweet


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124 comments:

  1. BrendaJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    I follow through blog lovin. One of the first things I ever made was an apron. I learned to sew through 4-H.

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  2. BrendaJanuary 30, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    I want to make some of the coasters for some retreat gifts!

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  3. MartinaJanuary 30, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    They are great! i have never sewn an apron until now and I am a follower through bloglovin'.

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  4. Mary on Lake PulaskiJanuary 30, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    I've made many many aprons. A few years ago I made matching aprons for myself, my Mom and my five sisters and gave them to everyone at once. It made for a great photo.

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  5. Mary on Lake PulaskiJanuary 30, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    Follow on Facebook

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  6. CeciliaJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    I like making aprons as gifts. I follow via email.

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  7. CeciliaJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    I follow on Facebook, too.

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  8. Kathy HJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    i follow on email. i have made aprons before and the fabrics really make them extra cute.

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  9. Lisa EnglandJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    I follow by email and GFC. I have sewn a couple butcher-style aprons. I even made them reversible! I gave those to my sisters. Making aprons and other kitchen things is a great idea for hostess gifts.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    I follow by email. I did make an apron in junior high school home economics class. Thanks!

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  11. judieharron@yahoo.comJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    WOW... what a bright set of fabrics being offered for this mug rug challenge! Perfect for Super Bowl Sunday guests... I have not made an apron to date, but may try to make one for my 4 year old granddaughter who loves to help out in the kitchen. I follow your blog on bloglovin, by email, on Facebook and through a subscription to Mr. B's Club... thanks for all the great patterns. judieharron@yahoo.com

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  12. LindaJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    I follow through bloglovin.

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  13. LindaJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    I also follow you on Facebook. Love this tutorial and those fabrics are so pretty.

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  14. MargaretJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    I have not make an apron yet although I really love some of the patterns. I follow your blog on bloglovin and email

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  15. MargaretJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    I follow Benartex on facebook

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  16. KarenJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    I follow on email. I've seen this before and always wondered how they do it.

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  17. KarenJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    I also follow on facebook.

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  18. Vicki HJanuary 30, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    I follow with email and bloglovin. I made aprons for my daughters about 9 years ago when they were first married.

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  19. Vicki HJanuary 30, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    I follow on FB also.

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  20. LeAnneJanuary 30, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    I've only sewn one apron. Quick and easy.

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  21. Carrie P.January 30, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    I follow via email.
    I have made an apron before for a friend.

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  22. Michele TJanuary 30, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    I am following via email. And I was thinking that I didn't make an apron but that is not true... I made an apron for my two sisters when I was in Grade 9 Home Ec (many, many, many years ago!!!)

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  23. PamJanuary 30, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    I follow via email, I have made many aprons from plain half aprons to frilly, flouncy hostess aprons. I love the bright colours of the very generous giveaway.

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  24. RitaJanuary 30, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    I follow by email. I made a apron for my daughter for a wedding shower we had. All kinds of gadgets were pinned to it and use for a game.

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  25. GillJanuary 30, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    I follow by GFC and email!
    I like making aprons - I made several for Christmas gifts!!

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  26. KathleenJanuary 30, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    I follow via bloglovin and email. In all the years I have been sewing (since the late 1960s) I don't believe I've ever made an apron! Unless a child's art smock counts. I made one of those once.

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    I think the last apron I made was in jr. high home ecc. It was bright yellow with little white dots and it made my eyes crazy!
    I follow by email (illusions@rainierconnect.com)
    Gayle Pulley

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  28. SherillJanuary 30, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Bloglovin sends this to me. This is a great idea place!

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  29. UnknownJanuary 30, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    I follow via Bloglovin. I've never sewn an apron, I'm yet to find the right pattern. hayleymstephens at gmail dot com

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  30. Farm QuilterJanuary 30, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    I follow via email. I have made a few aprons, but never from a pattern.

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  31. Farm QuilterJanuary 30, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    I follow on FB also.

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  32. JoannaJanuary 30, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    I receive your posts by email. I have made an apron. It's in an autumn print and I love it.

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  33. JoannaJanuary 30, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    I follow you on facebook.

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  34. RoseyToesRoseJanuary 30, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    I follow you via Bloglovin. I've never sewn an apron. Perhaps I should have a go one day.

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  35. RoseyToesRoseJanuary 30, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    I follow you on facebook too.

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  36. RosaJanuary 30, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    I am following via email.I have made a few aprons.

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  37. SharonJanuary 30, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    Following by email. Thanks for the cute & easy patterns!

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  38. RosaJanuary 30, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    I also follow on facebook.Thanks!

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  39. VickiTJanuary 30, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    I follow via email as well as Bloglovin'.
    I've made many aprons in the past, starting with the first one in high school home ec which was made for my father.

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  40. VickiTJanuary 30, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    I am also a follower on Facebook as well.

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  41. barbara woodsJanuary 30, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    i follow through email

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  42. teachpanyJanuary 30, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    I follow via email and Bloglovin. I've made tons of aprons. I use them when baking or making big meals. I tend to be a little messy, and aprons save my clothes. Unless I'm making icing for cupcakes. That powered sugar travels! Yummy! Great print.

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  43. JaniceJanuary 30, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    I follow blog lovin.

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  44. UnknownJanuary 30, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    Made my last apron a couple of years ago. I follow by email. Love the fabric and the patterns, want at least one of each.
    thelady at hotmail.com

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  45. UnknownJanuary 30, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    I already follow you on face book.

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  46. HankeJanuary 30, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    I follow on FB

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  47. HankeJanuary 30, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    I follow on bloglovin. Like the colors! Thanks for the chance!

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    I follow via email. I have sewn several aprons. I sewed my first apron when I was a kid in Camp Fire Girls.

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  49. Allison SewsJanuary 30, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    I follow with feedly. I've made some very cute aprons, including a ruffly one for a toddler.

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  50. Bonnie58January 30, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    I am an email follower and have made a few aprons before. Thanks so much for sharing

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  51. scottyloverJanuary 30, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    I haven't sewn an apron before. Hubby needs a new one, so maybe I'll try one for him!

    I follow through Bloglovin.
    Sandy A

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  52. Barb JohnsonJanuary 30, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    I follow through Blogger. I only apron I ever made was a Girl Scout project. It was a tie-around the waist apron made out of yellow gingham. After we were done sewing it together, we were supposed to cross stitch the Girl Scout emblem on the front in green floss. I remember getting very bored with the cross stitch and I don't think I ever finished it!

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  53. Barb JohnsonJanuary 30, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    I also "Like" Benartex on Facebook.

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  54. DebraKay NeimanJanuary 30, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    I last sewed an apron 50 years ago...Ha Ha. These are too cute to pass up. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  55. DebraKay NeimanJanuary 30, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    I happily follow Benartex on Facebook. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  56. sewpsychedJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    I follow Benartex by email. I have made many aprons.

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  57. sewpsychedJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    I follow Bentartex on FaceBook and belong to the Preview Pack Club. So much fun.

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  58. ledamewoodJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    I follow your blog with Feedly. I haven't made an apron for many year, however, I have been collecting patterns and plan to make several for me to use in my new kitchen this year.

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  59. OhioLoriJanuary 30, 2014 at 10:28 PM

    I follow your Blog thru Bloglovin & Email...

    I have sewn several aprons... I have a BFF that wears them alllll the time! Make them for her mostly. I have made for myself too, but I don't remember to always grab one & wear! lol

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  60. ShawnaJanuary 31, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    I have made several aprons. I'm still looking for the perfect apron that my mother and grandmother wore until they were strings. The pattern was newspaper and literally was used until it fell apart.

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  61. UnknownJanuary 31, 2014 at 1:00 AM

    An apron was one of the first projects I ever made. I don't think it was quite as fancy as your pattern. I follow via email.

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  62. BethJanuary 31, 2014 at 2:20 AM

    I made a cute red Christmasy apron years ago. My mom made one, too, and she was the better seamstress, as I use hers now, while mine is long gone. I follow via email. (wordygirl at earthlink dot net)

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  63. AnitaJanuary 31, 2014 at 2:48 AM

    Very cute! I follow via email and have never made an apron but want to. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  64. Chris CombsJanuary 31, 2014 at 6:09 AM

    I follow via email. I have never made an apron but have seen some cute ones out there. May have to give it a try. Thanks for the cute mug rugs today.

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  65. ElleeJanuary 31, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    I follow by email. I made an apron for my mom many years ago. I plan to make one for myself soon. -- soparkaveataoldotcom

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  66. KarenJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    I follow through bloglovin. I have made several aprons, mostly gifts.

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  67. KarenJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    I also follow on FB.

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  68. KimJanuary 31, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    I've made aprons before for wearing at shows. I follow via GFC.

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  69. JoJanuary 31, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    I follow with bloglovin'. I have made a few aprons as gifts but it is not something I use myself

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  70. JoJanuary 31, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    I follow with FB

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  71. BethanyJanuary 31, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    I follow via email and I have never made an apron, but it is on my to-sew list!!

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  72. BethanyJanuary 31, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    I like you on Facebook.

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  73. Debbie RogowskiJanuary 31, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    I've made aprons for everyone in the family,each with their own colors so they know how to grab them. I've even made some chef hats just for fun. We do a marathon cookie baking day before Christmas and everyone gets involved. I love following your blog

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  74. Debbie RogowskiJanuary 31, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    I love the folded square pattern and will use it for a some extra mug rugs, I enjoy following your FB page too

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  75. KatyJanuary 31, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    I follow via e-mail and I have never made an apron before.

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  76. KatyJanuary 31, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    I also follow on Facebook. Thanks.

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  77. Dita BybeeJanuary 31, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    pramuditahandaristi @ gmail . com

    I follow through bloglovin'
    I have not ever sewn an apron but I'd love to start soon!

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  78. Dita BybeeJanuary 31, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    pramuditahandaristi @ gmail . com
    I like Bernartex facebook page

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  79. MaraJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    I follow through bloglovin, and have never made a apron

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  80. MaraJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    I also have liked on Facebook

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  81. Dawn FrischJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    I follow you on Bloglovin and I have made several aprons in my lifetime. I plan on making more too! They are handy in the kitchen to wear!
    Dawn
    array-dawn at cox dot net

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  82. Dawn FrischJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    I follow you on FB too!
    Dawn
    array-dawn at cox dot net

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  83. DawnJanuary 31, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    I am following you via email. I have never sewn an apron, I would like to some time though.

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  84. DawnJanuary 31, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    I liked you on Facebook.

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  85. PamelaFebruary 1, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    I've never made an apron, but I've made other kitchen items like potholders and placemats. Thanks for sharing! I follow via Bloglovin.

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  86. PamelaFebruary 1, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    I also like you on Facebook. Thanks again!

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  87. sofenFebruary 1, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    I am already following on Bloglovin.

    I have sewn many aprons during the years.

    jachelno(at)gmail(dot)com

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  88. KarrieFebruary 1, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    i follow the blog via email Ksmith8@emich.edu. I haven't sewn an apron, but it's definitely on my To-Do List!

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  89. KarrieFebruary 1, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    i follow on fb: karrie smith

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  90. ChristineFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    One year I made aprons for my children's teachers as Christmas gifts. The teachers loved them as they often had class projects involving paint.

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  91. Deb G. in VAFebruary 2, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    I have never made an apron. I follow on Bloglovin. Thanks for the chance to win some fabric!

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  92. Deb G. in VAFebruary 2, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    I also follow on FB.

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  93. Kathy DavisFebruary 2, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    I follow on Bloglovin.

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  94. Kathy DavisFebruary 2, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    I follow on FB as Kathy Newsom Davis and yes, I have made an apron before!

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  95. java divaFebruary 2, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    Following via bloglovin' I have sewed 3 aprons!

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  96. java divaFebruary 2, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    Liked on facebook.

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  97. CindyFebruary 3, 2014 at 12:18 AM

    I've never sewn an apron. but I want to. Follow by email.

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  98. Mrs QuinnFebruary 3, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    Following through bloglovin. I've made 3 aprons for adults and one kid sized. Definitely an area of expertise for me. Yay yay.

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  99. Mrs QuinnFebruary 3, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    I follow on facebook.

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  100. CalFebruary 3, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    I have sewn an apron and a chef's hat as a birthday present for a child.

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  101. Terry@ a quilting blogFebruary 3, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    I follow by email and I've never sewn an apron.

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  102. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    HAPPY TO FOLLOW YOU VIA BLOG LOVIN' !
    YES, I'VE MADE A FEW. MY FIRST WAS A HOME ECONOMICS CLASS PROJECT AT AGE 16 !
    THANKS FOR SHARING A GREAT TUTORIAL+GIVEAWAY!

    cobaltt16@yahoo.com

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  103. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    FOLLOW VIA FB TOO !
    jldouglas@wispwest.net 19kelly71

    cobaltt16@yahoo.com

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  104. JoyceLMFebruary 3, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    I'm a follower with Bloglovin'. I sewed an apron many decades ago for Home Ec class. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  105. JoyceLMFebruary 3, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    Following you on FB too - thanks again.

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  106. Needled MomFebruary 4, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    Those are so cute, I love sewing aprons. We used to make them when we were children.

    I follow on Bloglovin.

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  107. Needled MomFebruary 4, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    I follow on FB too.

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  108. tac73February 4, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    I follow by e-mail. I'm really enjoying all the mug rug ideas.

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  109. KathleenDFebruary 4, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    I signed up to follow on Bloglovin! Thanks for all the Mug Rug ideas -and- for the opportunity to score some fabric!

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  110. Julie KelleyFebruary 4, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    I follow via email... I think the last time I made an apron was in Junior High home-ec class :) Way too long ago!! This tutorial makes me want to make a new one :)

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  111. Julie KelleyFebruary 4, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    I also follow on Facebook

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  112. ThreadCatcherFebruary 4, 2014 at 9:08 PM

    I follow with RSS Feeds. I've never sewn an apron...just started wearing one occasionally while cooking. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  113. SuzeFebruary 5, 2014 at 4:01 AM

    I have sewn an apron and it has been about 50 years ago. It was when I was 11 years ago and it was for a 4-H project.

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  114. Emily CFebruary 5, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    I follow on bloglovin. I do not typically make aprons. I like more complicated projects.

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  115. Emily CFebruary 5, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    I follow on facebook.

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  116. AndeeFebruary 5, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    Now following your blog, love the coasters!

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  117. Robin WoodsFebruary 5, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    I follow on Bloglovin

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  118. CarolynFebruary 6, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    I have made a bunch of aprons...in fact, it was one of the very first things I ever sewed many, MANY years ago. I follow through Bloglovin.

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  119. CarolynFebruary 6, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    I like you on Facebook, too. :)

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  120. LeeFebruary 9, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    The first item I every made was an apron w/ my great grandmother! thanks! I follow w/ GFC

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  121. thepiececorpsJune 21, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Already a fb follower!

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  122. thepiececorpsJune 21, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    Luv making Aprons, and have made matching mama/daughter aprons for D-i-L's and gr-daughters. B-)

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  123. Catskill QuilterJune 25, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    I follow your blog with blog lovin.' I love making aprons -- used to make them for children and adults when I did craft fairs.

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  124. ZenibeaniApril 14, 2021 at 6:10 AM

    Wish the pattern was still available.

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