Dear Jane, Mug Rug

I have been working extra time at my other job - I'm a high school teacher and it's crunch time for marking. I did squeeze a little sewing time in though.
Dear Jane pieces = 693

H1 - notice the corners are nipped - miscalculation

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I also have a friend from work who is off on sick leave and an avid coffee drinker (and a scientist). The first is the chemical molecule for caffeine and the second fits around a take out coffee cup.

Mug Rug

One of my friends picked up this cute fabric at a recent sewing show for me - the day we went together I saw it, loved it, and neglected to pick it up. She was back the next day and got it for me. Here are her thanks.

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This fabric will eventually find a permanent home in a baby quilt sometime.
I've learned that sewing binding on something this small is not easy - I'll take a bigger quilt any time.

Mug Rug and new project

I finished up this little mug rug for my friend - the recipient of the bubbly baby quilt. I decided she needs some things for herself right about now. Red is her favourite colour. It's the same pattern I used for myself, just a different overall shape.

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I cut out these cute little guys for my next project. My friend picked this up at a recent sewing show for me - the overall fabric is cute as can be. This next little project will be a thank you for picking the fabric up for me.

I'm living with my parents right now because I sold my house and haven't found another one I like - I am diligently looking. While it's trying at times, it's really working out well. My mom wants someone to look after - I'm happy to be looked after; my dad's happy he's being left alone; I have minimal domestic responsibilities which gives me lots of time to sew and create. I think I'm equally grateful for the time as the roof over my head.

Mug Rug

I decided to make something for myself this weekend. I saw this pattern a while ago on Madame Samm's blog - the post has now been removed unfortunately. I thankfully saved the pattern when it was up, but had to make up the directions to sew it. I'll use it at work and it will make me happy every time I see it. Tomorrow I hope to work on quilting a baby quilt but my sewing machine is making a very squeaky noise when I'm free motion quilting. As soon as the baby quilt is finished the machine will need to go in for service.


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Tomorrow is the last day for my church in it's current location. We have been in a shopping mall for 37 years - it's the only place I ever remember being. The mall did not renew the lease this year; a new location has been found and everything will be a-okay.