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TSP's Autumn Equinox Mug rug Swap 2022

Iminei

TSP's Autumn Equinox Mug rug Swap 2022
« on: November 14, 2021, 08:49:35 AM »
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The Darkside's Autumnal Equinox Mug Rug Swap 2022

A Quick, Easy and Fun Sewalong
open to everybody within the TSP Family

AIM :-

To make a Mug Rug to welcome the Autumnal Equinox ...
using Autumn Themes, Fabrics or Colours for one of our TSP Family

DATES:-

Start Date : - 29th August 2022 ...
To Arrive by: -  The Autumn Equinox ... 23rd September 2022

What is a Mug Rug ???


This is a Quick, Easy and Fun ...
No stress involved ...

Make a Mug Rug using whichever techniques you choose;

Traditional, Modern, Abstract, Pictorial ....
Pieced, Appliqued, Mixed media, Crocheted or Cross-stitched,
Machine or Hand embroidery, FPP, Blackwork, Redwork or even Goldwork !!!!!!

You can make one Mug Rug or a set of them ...
But please note that you must only expect ONE Mug Rug in return.

Its your choice, the only theme is

AUTUMN...

This could be shown by a pictorial theme
or the fabrics and colours you choose to use.

Leaves, Pumpkins, Conkers, Fungi, Acorns,
Deer, Hedgehogs, Foxes, Squirrels, Owls, Bonfires, Sunsets

Anything that makes you think of the Mellow Months of Autumn!

TO REGISTER:-

Send me a pm, marked AES2022, with your address to register for this swap
(even if I already have your address
as it makes it so much easier for me to send out your swappees!!  :devil:)

I will send you the name and address or your swappee by the end of play on
29th August

You then have THREE weeks to make your Mug Rug and ensure it
arrives in time for the Autumn Equinox on September 23rd 2022.

Have Fun!!!
« Last Edit: August 16, 2022, 17:31:29 PM by Iminei »
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Renegade Sewist

Re: TSP's Autumn Equinox Mug rug Swap 2022
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2022, 08:50:14 AM »
No one pass out. This year I'm going to participate. Don't get too excited. No, not really. Postage just went up in the US yet again. I'm done mailing parcels. So I won't be sending anything off, anywhere, to anyone. I'm just committing to making one for myself and ever so remotely one for my Bestie. She might not get it until next year, although her sister and I are working on her to come for another visit later this year.

I still can't get to my sewing machine. I could if I'd just go in there and move things, toss stuff etc until I had stuff situated but I simply don't. So, I'm gonna hand sew it if I have to.

Then I'll need an electric kettle so I have a reason to use it. Remember it's hot here, a lot, so hot beverage season is short.

But imma gonna do it. Promise.  :*
Hey Bill! Read the manual!  Hehehe.

Iminei

Re: TSP's Autumn Equinox Mug rug Swap 2022
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2022, 08:51:18 AM »
Imma gonna hold you to that @Rene
The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

realale

Re: TSP's Autumn Equinox Mug rug Swap 2022
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2022, 08:55:34 AM »
I'm in!! I enjoyed it last time so I'll do it again. The ones I received are in daily use, as are the spring ones, so I'm looking forward to this one.  :thumb: :dance:
So many beers, so little time.

SewRuthieSews

Re: TSP's Autumn Equinox Mug rug Swap 2022
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2022, 09:23:16 AM »
I'm in too.

Sheilago

Re: TSP's Autumn Equinox Mug rug Swap 2022
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2022, 09:24:37 AM »
I’ll join in again. I always like something new to try, as I’ve made a few of these now, so I’ve had a look online and found a different style to copy inspire me. :D

Flobear

Re: TSP's Autumn Equinox Mug rug Swap 2022
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2022, 20:16:05 PM »
@Renegade Sewist - they come in for iced or very cold drinks too because the condensation on the outside of the glass drips on to the table otherwise. Iced beverage season here is short :D
Proud new owner of Elvistoo !!

Kitten

Re: TSP's Autumn Equinox Mug rug Swap 2022
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2022, 13:48:58 PM »
I'm in too.
Lots of fun to make.

Bjay

Re: TSP's Autumn Equinox Mug rug Swap 2022
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2022, 15:02:18 PM »
I'm in now what to do  :thinking:
Trying to find my way on the Dark side

Iminei

Re: TSP's Autumn Equinox Mug rug Swap 2022
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2022, 15:05:15 PM »
Try Miniaturising your recent success ???

Practice with gash fabrics first and WRITE the measurements down so when you hit the jackpot you know how you did it!
The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

Flobear

Re: TSP's Autumn Equinox Mug rug Swap 2022
« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2022, 11:14:13 AM »
OK, I've got an idea so I'm in.
Hope I don't regret this  :[
Proud new owner of Elvistoo !!

Lachica

Re: TSP's Autumn Equinox Mug rug Swap 2022
« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2022, 13:12:28 PM »
I've sketched a design & cut it into labelled pieces. I think the fabric will stretch if I try to machine it without any support. I think this might be called paper piecing? Instead of paper, could I cut the pieces from interfacing then iron them on to my fabric? Then stitch through the whole lot? If not, why not?
Mary
2020 stash: not gonna count, not gonna feel guilty.

Lachica

Re: TSP's Autumn Equinox Mug rug Swap 2022
« Reply #12 on: August 19, 2022, 16:32:51 PM »
I've cut out the shapes in fusible interfacing, ironed them onto fabric, cut out & started assembling using a stitch length of 1.5 and seam allowance of 5mm. Does this sound OK? The problem I've just found is that I haven't added seam allowances  so where I've joined 3 pieces to one piece I have a 15mm discrepancy when joining the next piece on. Since this will be for the swap I don't want to put photos up. Can I salvage this? Cut new little pieces with seam allowance added? Can you tell I've never done this before & am too impatient to look up a tutorial?!!
Mary
2020 stash: not gonna count, not gonna feel guilty.

Flobear

Re: TSP's Autumn Equinox Mug rug Swap 2022
« Reply #13 on: August 19, 2022, 17:13:47 PM »
I doubt very much if they're salvageable @Lachica  :sorry:  The fusible sounds a good idea but so would a tutorial be!! I am dipping a tentative toe into FPP and taking it veerrry slowly.
Proud new owner of Elvistoo !!

Lachica

Re: TSP's Autumn Equinox Mug rug Swap 2022
« Reply #14 on: August 19, 2022, 20:21:18 PM »
Haha! Good answer @Flobear . I've recut all the small pieces, I think I can get away with most of the big background pieces but have recut some. The background fabric was bought in South Africa from a women's shelter project. It's dyed in the sun using light reactive dye and leaves to create the pattern. I don't have much of it.

Yes, a tutorial might be sensible but I do like figuring things out myself. Just about to start sewing these tiny seams. At least I have time to abandon it & make an embroidered one if necessary!
Mary
2020 stash: not gonna count, not gonna feel guilty.