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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

April Showers are Everywhere!!!!

Well; I had this post saved for a few days now; went in to finish things up before publishing it....what happened??  Your guess is as good as mine.  lol.  I hit something and the whole thing was gone!!
So; here I am trying to remember with this old brain what I had written...darn!!!

I want to first of all thank Madame Samm and Erin for their hard work organizing things for us. They are fantastic gals!! Thank you...

Now; I made a set of 4 mug rugs by finding pictures on line and printing them up on fabric sheets. This is a quick and easy way to do pictures.

A close up:
We have the fiddlehead...I love these little greens all cooked up with butter and vinegar.
Then the ladies and their umbrellas in the rain.
The little bird singing in the rain.
And some lovely flowers to make us think of late spring.

I hope you all enjoyed this blog hop; and will visit the rest of the folks participating today.
Wednesday, April 17
Jen @ Quilter in the Closet
Marjorie @ Marjorie's Busy Corner
Elita @ A Pieceful Perspective
Green @ So Sew Green
Mara @ Greco Mara
Wendy @ Why Knot Kwilt?
Gmama Jane @ GrandMama's Stories
Debby @ Debby Kratovil Quilts
Britt-Inger @ Hill Valley Quilter
Connie @ Freemotion by the River
Beth @ Words and Stitches
Kathy @ iHeartSquishy

If you are still with me; I have a little giveaway for you....just leave a comment to enter. Will draw at the end of the hop. It's just a bit larger than a FQ.






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90 comments:

  1. WendyApril 16, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    beautiful pieces of art you've created! Thank you for sharing and great job!!

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  2. Judy BApril 16, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    I love how you printed the pictures on fabric! Thank you for sharing.

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  3. In stitches and seamsApril 16, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    great little mug mats, nice spring time pics .... I have never tried fiddle-heads but have thought they might be tasty.
    in stitches

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  4. RhondaApril 16, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    What clever idea. Love the mug rugs. I've never tired that photo fabric paper...will have to after this.

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  5. Sunshine GirlApril 16, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    These are lovely - I am sure I have some printable fabric somewhere so I really must have a play sometime and use it! Thanks for sharing.

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  6. AmyApril 16, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Those are just gorgeous! I did the same thing to a post. It completely disappeared, so aggravating. Great work and thanks for the giveaway!

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  7. PamApril 17, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    I have never tried printing onto fabric, looking at your mug rugs I need to get on and do it.

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  8. mammafairyApril 17, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    Love these picture mug rugs. clever idea, and very adaptable

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  9. Britt-IngerApril 17, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    The mug rugs with the pictures are so awesome. And there are so many possibilities creating with the prints. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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  10. SueApril 17, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    Beautiful work. I have the materials to print pictures on fabric...now I just have to try it.

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  11. GillApril 17, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    Great mug rugs Marjorie! I've never tried printing onto fabric sheets!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  12. charlotteApril 17, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    I love the pictures! What a great idea. The little purple flowers are my favorite.

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  13. Lavonna ZWBApril 17, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    Love them all. Thank you for sharing with us. :)

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  14. Vroomans' QuiltsApril 17, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    I have not tried printing photos on fabric - my daughter does it a lot - guess MAAA better get in the now. Thank you for sharing with us today.

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  15. DebbyApril 17, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Photos are beautiful and a very creative way to make unique mug rugs. Love them all! Thanks for sharing.

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  16. newsurfiegirlApril 17, 2013 at 3:05 AM

    What beautiful Mug rugs thanks for sharing.

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  17. Marla's CraftsApril 17, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    The pictures turned out really well on your mug rugs. I like them.

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  18. JoyceLMApril 17, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    Great idea for mug rugs - thanks for sharing.

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  19. JeanieApril 17, 2013 at 3:57 AM

    Great photo mug rugs! So many things could be made with this technique! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the giveaway!

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  20. MartinaApril 17, 2013 at 3:58 AM

    Such a great idea! Love this!

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  21. GwenApril 17, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    What lovely pictures you used--so representative of spring!

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  22. Elizabeth CoughlinApril 17, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    So pretty; love the photography.

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  23. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresApril 17, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    Always look forward to your projects. Spring is in the air!

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  24. AnitaSApril 17, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    What a lovely rugs you made. I like the photography.

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  25. FrederikaApril 17, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    So nice the way you used these foto's. Great job
    Love them
    Frederika

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  26. Sowing StitchesApril 17, 2013 at 4:59 AM

    Yes! Nothings speaks louder of the arrival of spring than fiddleheads popping their beautiful green tendrils out of the soil from their long winter's nap!!! Stunning!!!

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  27. TammyApril 17, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Great mug rug projects. love the pics you choose to use. I have never printed on the fabric before. But I do know tha tis a grea toption to have available to all of us crafters, sewist & quilters. Thank you for shareing all fo these beauties with us today. Love the fiddlehead picture the best.

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  28. DeeApril 17, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    Beautiful photo memory mug rugs - Love the fiddlehead pic.

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  29. RosaApril 17, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    Very creative.I have not tried printing photos on fabric.Love your projects.Thanks for sharing!!

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  30. LindaApril 17, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    How frustrating to lose your post!!! Nice recovery, though! Your little photo mug rugs are wonderful! What a great idea!

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  31. krislovesfabricApril 17, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Love that fiddlehead!!

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  32. MaryApril 17, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Love your mug rugs. The pictures are so pretty.

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  33. MysticaApril 17, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    Love the mug rugs. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  34. PaulineApril 17, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    I love these beautiful mug rugs, I love the Forget-me-not the best, I love these little flowers. Thanks for the chance to win that gorgeous fat quarter!

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  35. MaraApril 17, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    I'm doing the Texas Teardrops QAL also, just got my fabrics this week so I haven't done anything yet, lovely mug rugs.

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  36. Needled MomApril 17, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Those are very cute. I like the idea of using a photo transfer technique.

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  37. VickieApril 17, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    What a good idea ! Thanks for sharing, I may have to use that for birthday gifts at bible study.

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  38. SusanApril 17, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    very inspirational, particularly this winter when spring is but a memory. Thank you for sharing.

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  39. Joyce CarterApril 17, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Great job on the mug rugs, Marjorie. I hadn't thought of doing this and there is so much out there that would make really cute mug rugs. Thank you for sharing today.

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  40. Linda CApril 17, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    The mug rugs are lovely, Marjorie and sure to bring a smile as they are used.

    Sorry about losing your post like that, Computers can be a wonderful thing but other times a royal pain in the rump. Mine is being a stinker about commenting this morning.

    THX for the opportunity to win that lovely blue fabric!

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  41. LoriApril 17, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    I love your mug rugs. Very clever.

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  42. Vicki HApril 17, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    What a neat idea using photos. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  43. apple blossomApril 17, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    lovely mug rugs

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  44. Patty April 17, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Nice photo mug rugs. thanks for sharing.

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  45. Teresa QuiltsApril 17, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Awesome mug rugs! Great idea printing pictures off and using them.

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  46. Quilter KathyApril 17, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    What a fun idea!

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  47. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioApril 17, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Really nice pictures that you printed on the fabric. They made nice mug rugs.

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  48. Linda CrosbyApril 17, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    I have never tried printing on fabric but it sure makes for a beautiful project as Nature is truly beautiful. Thanks for sharing

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  49. Deb@asimplelifequiltsApril 17, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    I've never done any printing on fabric but I sure love your mug rugs! Gorgeous.

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  50. Kathy HApril 17, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Wonderful mug rugs. I have used the printing fabric for sayings before but never pictures. I will have to try some myself. Thanks for sharing such pretty inspiration.

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  51. PattyApril 17, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Great mug rugs, I never would have thought to print pictures for a mug rug. And I like the material you are giving away. Thanks.

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  52. Granny AnneApril 17, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    What a great idea! Quick and easy. Thanks for sharing!

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  53. LoralynnApril 17, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Great idea! I can see printing a family picture to make a mug rug for my Mom...she would love it!!!

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  54. OhioLoriApril 17, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    What a grrrrreat idea!!!! Love your Mug rugs!! Thanks for inspiring us all!! :)

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  55. LisaApril 17, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Love the mug rugs and sweet fabric!

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  56. Carol SwiftApril 17, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    I love the idea of using photos...they are beautiful!

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  57. ✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄April 17, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Gorgeous Marjorie! Very springy - I love the photos you used!
    THanks for participating with us on the hop!

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  58. BizyStitchesApril 17, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Fun idea for your photos in a mug rug. I've never printed on fabric before. Thanks for the lovely fabric you are gifting.

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  59. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistApril 17, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Great idea! Nice job.

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  60. lesthookApril 17, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    I did this with fabric postcards and love the ones you did!

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  61. Newbie JenApril 17, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    I love the photos you choose, so lovely!

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  62. Connie Kresin CampbellApril 17, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Beautiful work Marjorie and sorry to hear you lost your post. Hopefully I don't double comment....I think I lost the first one :) Thanks for sharing.

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  63. KTApril 17, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Great job. Thanks for the chance to win. :)

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  64. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    LOVE YOUR WORK!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  65. vickiApril 17, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Very pretty! Thanks for the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com

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  66. CathiApril 17, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    What a fun idea - each one of your mug rugs definitely says spring! And thank you for the chance at a lovely giveaway.

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  67. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Do you use an ink jet or a laser printer to print on fabric? So cute & I would love to print local flowers to put in quilts.

    thelady at hotmail.com

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  68. LJApril 17, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Great way to make mug rugs. Fiddlehead - now that's a new one for me. I'd like to taste some. My mom had a neighbor who would go out and pick watercress and mom would make the dressing with some bacon grease, sugar, and vinegar - and it was poured over while it was still warm. Yumm, I'd love a bowl of that. I wonder if fiddlehead is similar.

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  69. LouApril 17, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Wow I would never of thought to put pictures on a mug rug! Amazing!!!

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  70. barbara woodsApril 17, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    like that idea thanks for the giveaway

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  71. JulieApril 17, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    great idea!

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  72. Emily CApril 17, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Lovely rugs. Something I have not seen with the other rugs and an interesting change.

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  73. ThreadCatcherApril 17, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    I've yet to do any photo printing on fabric. Very cool idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  74. Rina MasonApril 17, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    I haven't done any photo printing one fabric but you just gave me an idea for a lap quilt for my niece.

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  75. SimoneApril 17, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    The photo printing looks great. What a good idea to use for mug rugs. Thanks so much for sharing that with us.

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  76. JoanneApril 17, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    These are BEAUTIFUL! You are very creative for thinking of this is getting some great pictures. Thanks for sharing your creations with us today.

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  77. SewgirlApril 17, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Your mug rugs are great! You picked some fun photos too. thanks for sharing.

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  78. PamelaApril 17, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    What a great way to show off photographs! These are beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

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  79. eleni_sApril 18, 2013 at 1:06 AM

    great work!! beautiful idea of printing on fabric!! well done dear!

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  80. CorinaApril 18, 2013 at 2:35 AM

    Nice mugrugs!

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  81. MargaretApril 18, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    I am impressed with the ideas everyone comes up with for these hops. Love your rugs. Very clever idea.

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  82. DeAnna April 18, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Great mug rugs. I like the idea of using pictures! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the givaway chance.

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  83. Gina LoomisApril 18, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Beautiful mug rugs! I love the photos you selected! I've not tried printing pictures on fabrics. Thanks for participaing and inspiring us. Thanks also for the giveaway!

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  84. CatherineApril 18, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Gorgeous mug rugs. I like your idea of using online pictures. It all worked out well! Thank you for the Giveaway!

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  85. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogApril 18, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Lovely mugrugs, so very creative!

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  86. Karen OApril 18, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    I love the pictures you used! Thank you for sharing.

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  87. CeciliaApril 18, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Very pretty mug rugs! Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.

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  88. mary mahooApril 18, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    What a great idea! Love your mug rugs & thanks for sharing with us.

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  89. Mrs.PicklesApril 19, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    wow great work thanks for sharing!!

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  90. KatieQApril 20, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    The mug rugs are lovely. Using the photo printed fabric was a great idea.

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