Today I am one of the bloggers participating in the Monthly Color Challenge – Spicy hosted by Jen at Patterns by Jen. February is Bay Leaf, a mix of light and dark green in a fast strip pieced block. I did the six inch block, and it is very important to be accurate in your sewing when working with small or narrow pieces. A flanged quarter-inch foot is essential for me to keep things straight.
Quick cuts and we have the elements for the blocks.
When I got the block assembled, I quilted it with the quilting foot from my MadamSew Ultimate Presser Foot Set. The foot bounces with the needle so the fabric doesn’t bunch up. I did a simple stitch in the ditch.
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Here’s my completed mug rug. I like the woven look, don’t you? Did you go get the block pattern?
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And here is my favorite green quilt, my original design Scrap Dance Tango. See all my Scrap Dance Designs in my Etsy store.
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I have always been intrigued by woven look quilt patterns. Your mug rug is so sweet. Happy February!
Pretty greens, Carole!!
Hi Carole……I love your green block pattern mug rug! Simple and elegant.
Your mug mat is lovely with the soft colors! I like the idea of a color challenge.
That makes an adorable mug rug, and so perfect for that particular mug, too. I love that leafy green print!
Green is my favorite color and yes I went and got the pattern. I think I will do some for Christmas gifts in holiday material 🙂
The 1/4 inch with a seam guide, I found they are available here in NZ, for $93.00 And one that fits my Bernina, what a difference that will make. I love that woven look block, and lovely greens you chose.
Love the woven look. Your cute green mug rug is looking springy, which is awesome…sure am tired of winter. I’ve been counting down now for awhile.
Beautiful fabric for your bay leaf Carole! It made a perfect mug rug.
I like that you finish a mug rug with the blocks. That’s a great idea!
Simple but so effective!
Such a pretty basket weave. I hope some new quilters drop by to visit for a while. Lots to enjoy here.
What a pretty block and I love your color choice. I’m not sure that I would attempt it as a 6 inch block, those pieces are pretty tiny.