Friday, November 30, 2012

staying in

 it's been rainy and gray outdoors


and a good day to stay in


one of my birthday gifts was a stack of hexagon quilt squares
made from vintage fabrics and handstitched
... they were just waiting for me to come along


I've set aside some of the squares that aren't being included in a mini quilt I'm working on
 they make darling little mug rugs
- the perfect thing to work on when it's so dreary outdoors -



making rainbows in spite of the weather
:)



20 comments:

*jean* said...

i love the idea of making rainbows!! hope you had a nice birthday...your tin of floss is lovely...so are your rug mugs!!!

Halle said...

What a great idea! I have several unfinished projects that I inherited with a massive stash of fabric...oh about 25 yrs ago...I couldn't let the wonderful pieces go.
Love the way you have your thread organized as well.

barbara said...

oooh...these are so pretty! i've been missing my quilting projects....working too much.
you've inspired me to make the time to get to it. thanks!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

OK, did I miss your birthday? I hope not, but if I did, happy belated!!

You have such skill. You may have gotten those hexagons, but the circles you created for those mug rugs are PERFECT. I was just mentioning to Halle that if I can't tear it (fabric), I don't use it. You certainly have a way with fabric and HAND sewing, too.

Your floss is so well organized. The perfect way to keep it all together.

Sue said...

It was your birthday? Belated good wishes:) love the mug rugs, the mugs look so cosy:)

sukipoet said...

adorable mug rugs

Unknown said...

It was my birthday in October ...
It's just taken a while to get going on this project :)

Jill said...

Your mug rugs are indeed darling!

Annie Cholewa said...

Ooh, I am liking these :D

Yvonne said...

Love the mug rugs. A great srocking stuffer.

Anonymous said...

Sweet and simple, charming quiltlets all their own. xox

Dianne said...

I do soo love vintage quilt blocks! lovely mug rugs--great idea!

Gayle Price said...

Beautiful ! Love the photo of your "rainbow" threads, and "mug rugs".....what a cute name, so much nicer than "coaster" which is what we call them. These are really sweet, love the stitching . xx

Kim Mailhot said...

Cute cute cute ! You made cuteness extremely sweet and homey !

~*~Patty S said...

thank you for sharing your rainbows and pretty quilt pieces and more Kimmie!

we are having a crazy couple of days of low 70's springlike weather

Happy December
oxo

sharon said...

I too reeeeaaalllly dislike the gray days of winter here...but you have brightened my day with the words, vunatge, and fabric, and your gorgeous creations!

Teri said...

What organizational skills you have Kimmie! All that floss so neatly separated in rows and colors! You always know how to find the sun even when it is raining!

Lynn Cohen said...

These are adorable! I love how you have added another generation to something old and useful. I hope who ever inherits them keeps them then passes them on with the story that surely goes with them.

Thanks for your fun comment on my blog today too!!!

Becca said...

Beautiful! Sorry I missed your birthday...hope it was a happy one!

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Are you using a baking tin for your floss? Looks so lovely! And using the hexagons to make mug coasters is a fabulous idea. You are so very creative! Best wishes, Tammy