Mug Rug Tutorial (my 1st Tutorial)

 Materials needed

2 1/2'' x 2 1/2'' squares of fabrics 12 pieces   ( I used Moda )

You can also cut out 2 1/2" squares of 12 different kinds of fabrics

Rectangle of fabric for backing and batting 9'' x 7''
Strip of fabric for binding 2.5'' wide

sewing machine, rotary cutter, mat, etc.

seam allowance is 1/4''

Lets start !

Chain sewing 2 squares

adding on each of those 3th square, making sure

that you use contrast fabrics

Press seams in one direction

Now sew pieces together in opposite directions

using a 1/4" seam

Press the seam to one side and repeat the process

Layer your top, batting and backing

use the decorative stitches

Cut off the excess batting

size should be 8.5'' x  6.5''

Fold and press the binding in half lengthwise

Fold and pres1st to the back then folded over

onto the front and sewn down using decorative stitches,

The technique used for quilts in this book

Crazy Shortcut Quilts

and

You now have a Mug Rug !

Roly Poly is finished !

I made this quilt with a Quilt as you go method
and have used fabric that was left from the baby quilt
  Crazy Shortcake Boys Scribbles   

Instead of nine strips I have used six and my finished

block is 12.5'' x 12.5''

Roly Poly and Crazy Shortcake baby quits 

perfect as a gift for a twin boys :)

Pink for a girl Blue for a boy

 The blue baby boy quilt is finished two days ago, fabrics is 

by Benjamin Franklin, From RJR Fabric's "Baby Love''

Little boats, little sheeps and ducks with the quote,

 'Little Boats Should Keep Near Shore'
Made with a charm packs

Pink one is a gift to a family member

to a beautiful  baby girl

Blue quilt is at my shop

         

Thank you for looking !