Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Mug Rug Blog Hop: Day 2

This week we're hosting the Mug Rug Blog Hop!
In celebration of fall, a season filled with mugs of apple cider, tea, and even hot cocoa, we have four different bloggers sharing a mug rug design they've created with one of our new fabric lines. 
BYOM (bring your own mug), but we'll provide the mug rug inspiration, as well as fabric giveaways! 

Day 2 features Debby of Debby Kratovil Quilts with the Wings collection for Contempo. Debby works with one of her favorite shapes, the hexagon, to make a sweet mug rug with a fussy-cut bird silhouette. 

Here's Debby:
The colors in this Wings Collection by Jennifer Young really captured my attention. The deep aqua with the browns and taupes are a perfect complement to the sweet birds in the main print. What do you think? I was given 5 fat quarters and then it was up to me to create a mug rug for this blog hop.
Wings Collection by Jennifer Young
I was reminded of a free pattern by Pam Rocco at the Quilter's Newsletter web site for a coffee mug quilt. But, it seemed quite GIANT at a staggering 16". Way too much fabric for a mug rug. I scratched that idea (for these fabrics) and put my thinking cap on.

16" free coffee mug block by Pam Rocco
I was now nervous because I had used a good bit of that gorgeous aqua print. Did I have enough to carry on? Of course! I turned to my trusty pattern, the Twisted Hexagon. I would fussy cut the bird print for the center. That meant I had to make a freezer paper template so I could center the motif before cutting. I did just that.

You can see my technique for cutting a whole hexagon with a standard 60 degree triangle HERE, which was a Technique Tuesday blog post on Sew in Love with Fabric. I was cutting 6-1/2" hexagons using the Head of the Class Collection.


6-1/2" (height) freezer paper hexagon
Then I selected two fabrics for the half-hexagons (cut from 3-1/2" strips). I cut 3 of each fabric. Then it was time to DO THE TWIST!


One whole hexagon and six half-hexagons
You may think that there will be a y-seam in there somewhere. Don't worry - everything is straight-seam sewing. Do you remember how to make a "partial seam" from your garment sewing days? Well, I did and that's exactly how I constructed the first seam. This way I leave room for adding the last patch. Stay with me now.

We are sewing the six half-hexagon patches around the center in a log cabin technique.


First patch with a partial seam
Once the first patch is pressed open, the next patch is easily joined:


Joining the second patch
And all the way around until the last one:


Last half-hexagon joined. Now to finish the first seam!
We twisted our way all around that little birdie!
And how does this look finished? I machine quilted it on my HandiQuilter Sweet 16 and it was done in a flash. I also sewed my binding on by machine - from the back to the front and used a serpentine stitch on my Bernina 1230 (oldie but goodie machine) to secure it. Love this little mug rug! It is 12" high and about 13" wide.


Mug Rug using the Wings Collection by Jennifer Young
Thanks Debby! 

To be entered for a chance to win a fat quarter bundle of Wings, visit Debby's Blog and leave her a note about this collection or the Twisted Hexagon block (or technique). Contest ends Saturday, October 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. 


Make sure to catch all of the tutorials in our Mug Rug Blog Hop!
Tuesday: Chris from made by ChrissieD featuring Sewing Room
Wednesday: Debby from Debby Kratovil Quilts featuring Wings
Friday: Alison from Little Bunny Quilts featuring Kitchen Love

Love It? Share It! Facebook Twitter Google Pinterest Email

30 comments:

  1. Beautiful block...love the fabrics and fussy cutting!!! Thanks for sharing :o)
    cwayons(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  2. It turned out beautiful. Thank you for sharing the technique! janie(dot)mccombs(at)yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  3. Lovely, and the fabric beautiful! Thank you for the no Y seams!

    ReplyDelete
  4. This is lovely....love those fabrics!

    ReplyDelete
  5. So pretty! I seem to make a lot of partial seam blocks. I seem to be drawn to them.

    ReplyDelete
  6. So pretty. I just made a few potholders using a similar pattern. Goes fast.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Love the fabric. Am very impressed with the twisted hexi.....need to try that.

    ReplyDelete
  8. So pretty, and not nearly as difficult as it looks!

    ReplyDelete
  9. love the looks of both the fabric and the hexi

    ReplyDelete
  10. Gorgeous fabric and block. Gotta love a hexie.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Gorgeous fabric and block. Gotta love a hexie.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Beautiful fabric and block.I love hexies!

    ReplyDelete
  13. I get tickled when something that looks complicated is really very simple. Twist away!

    ReplyDelete
  14. I really like this. Would be a great hot pad too.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Love the fabric and the mug rug.....would love to make one.
    sharonquiltsatyahoodotcom

    ReplyDelete
  16. Love the mugrug and the fabric Will have to make one or more.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Great mug rug design and fabric. Good colors with life but not too much energy for the morning cuppa.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Beautiful block. The fabric design is beautiful too. I was actually looking for a coffee mug pattern. Can you give me the direct link to that free one you didn't use as I can't find it. Thanks
    kthurn(at)bektel(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  19. I'll be making these for Ghristmas gifts. Thank you! Those bird fabrics are beautiful. I hope to find them soon.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Ugh! CHRISTMAS gifts... Silly smart phone!

      Delete
    2. Ugh! CHRISTMAS gifts... Silly smart phone!

      Delete
  20. Love that bird fussy cut...and even if the 16" Mug mat was too big, I use those in the summer for the kids lunch..they can have their sandwich, chips and drink out on the grass...they never seem to want to sit on a blanket.....

    ReplyDelete
  21. I'll be making these for Ghristmas gifts. Thank you! Those bird fabrics are beautiful. I hope to find them soon.

    ReplyDelete
  22. That's a great gift item, and won't even take very long! Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  23. https://gamebegin.xyz You can practice on your own. A pitching unit allows you to set the pace from the golf ball. By reloading a number of baseballs in the machine, you are able to training reaching without having a pitcher. This electronic digital equipment is perfect for those who wish to practice baseball by itself. Pitching machines could be gathered at the neighborhood showing off items retail store.

    ReplyDelete
  24. https://gameboot.xyz The thing is them on magazines and also on TV, individuals who seem like their forearms and hip and legs will explode his or her muscle groups are extremely massive! There is absolutely no will need that you can acquire your body for that degree should you don't desire to, as being the easy techniques in this article will help you to develop muscles within a healthy manner.

    ReplyDelete
  25. https://gamezoom.xyz Finding a workout lover can substantially boost your muscle mass-creating final results. Your lover can be a beneficial source of inspiration for sticking to your regular workout period, and driving you to definitely improve your endeavours when you work out. Having a reliable spouse to determine with will also help make you stay safe because you will usually use a spotter.

    ReplyDelete